gloriazthompson 's review for:

The Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson

4.0

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Thoroughly enjoyed my time with this historical fiction following the months leading up to Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation on June 2, 1953. We follow three perspectives and one timeline. The main story is about a historic hotel and the owner trying to keep it afloat. There were themes of racism, love, loss, and overcoming the past. 

The one aspect that I didn’t love was the “villain” revealed towards the end and their motivation to destroy the hotel. It was out of left field in my opinion and just silly. Although everything wrapped up nicely and I still loved my time with the majority of the story, I wish the author could have reworked that part. 

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for an advanced electronic reader copy of this book for review.