Seriously, this wasn't half bad. No, not at all. There were a couple of anachronisms, but I was quite willing to overlook those for the delightful facSeriously, this wasn't half bad. No, not at all. There were a couple of anachronisms, but I was quite willing to overlook those for the delightful fact that for once we don't get the typical Regency romance of the ton. Instead this here centres on the early feminist and artist groups which started cropping up at around the same time that the Napoleonic wars occurred and industrialisation took place, and leads up to Waterloo itself.
Very refreshing and not the old ruts of Regency romance.
Loved this except for some of the problematic instances of "magical negro" and misogyny. Which were adressed, but needn't have taken place in the firsLoved this except for some of the problematic instances of "magical negro" and misogyny. Which were adressed, but needn't have taken place in the first place.
Still, certainly a typical King which has you on your seat's edge....more
3.75* rounded up. Indeed, the first 50% it was 5*, the next 25% 3*, and the rest 2*. Which adds up to these 3,75*
This is currently a freebie on Amazon3.75* rounded up. Indeed, the first 50% it was 5*, the next 25% 3*, and the rest 2*. Which adds up to these 3,75*
This is currently a freebie on Amazon, I advise everyone interested in reading something moving and excellent to give this a go!
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So much in this was caught in such a perfect manner, that everyone who doubts themselves over actual or imagined causes or thinks that others may look down upon them or shame them will be able to empathise with what Mona goes through. I was completely blown away by the great writing and just how fast and well this story gripped me, despite the fact that it was written in present tense. For once I didn't mind that one tiny bit. Don't open the spoiler before having read the book! (view spoiler)[
I detracted from the last part for the easy solution and also for the somewhat too sweet, too perfect and too sugary ending. Every woman, even those who look perfect, knows how likely it is to find a respectable loving partner her age once she is past roughly 40. Not to speak of the fact that it is rather unlikely someone escapes morbid obesity at that age without any negative consequences. (hide spoiler)]
Truly, recommended to everyone and an author to watch in the future. ...more
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