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A review by linesiunderline
The Windsor Knot: A Novel by S.J. Bennett
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I went into this wanting to feel all the cozy feels, and by the end of the book, I think I got to the desired cozy level.
What I liked:
- the characterization of the Queen - she was just as I imagine she might be IRL: smart, direct, thoughtful, witty, loyal, warmer than you expect
- sneaking an insider type peek into the workings of palace life
- every scene with HRH and Philip
- Rozie Oshodi: I look forward to getting to know her better in subsequent books, she is whip smart and tough
Howevers
- uneven pacing
- elements of the mystery were a bit hard to keep track of at times
- I’d have liked even more face time with HRH. Every scene she was in was satisfying.
So I’ll be happily reading on as this series continues. I hope there are more Corgis, more references to the family, more tea and cocktails, and most of all more time with Lillibet.
What I liked:
- the characterization of the Queen - she was just as I imagine she might be IRL: smart, direct, thoughtful, witty, loyal, warmer than you expect
- sneaking an insider type peek into the workings of palace life
- every scene with HRH and Philip
- Rozie Oshodi: I look forward to getting to know her better in subsequent books, she is whip smart and tough
Howevers
- uneven pacing
- elements of the mystery were a bit hard to keep track of at times
- I’d have liked even more face time with HRH. Every scene she was in was satisfying.
So I’ll be happily reading on as this series continues. I hope there are more Corgis, more references to the family, more tea and cocktails, and most of all more time with Lillibet.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder