A review by bibliomich
The White Queen by Philippa Gregory

adventurous informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

As I work my way through Philippa Gregory's Plantagenet/Tudor series (slightly out of order), I think The White Queen, my third read so far, is the book that I've enjoyed the most. I'm not sure if that's because I now have more historical context, or maybe it's because I watched the Starz miniseries prior to reading the book and so was able to place faces with names. But whatever the reason may be, I'm certainly hooked on the series. I acknowledge the historical liberties that Gregory takes in her writing; it's worth noting that she, too, recognizes these liberties in her afterword. So I wouldn't necessarily recommend these books to someone who is looking for peak historical accuracy. But I'm loving the series as a highly readable introduction to the characters in the War of the Roses.