So, I’m pretty sure this is the best historical fiction book I’ve ever read. As the title so clearly states, the book is about different women of the French Revolution. Each author writes a chapter from a different historical woman’s perspective, with the exception of one chapter that switches between two women. By the time I finished this book, I was utterly obsessed with the Condorcets, who are honestly the best. If you like complex female characters, history, romance, drama, and revolution, this book is definitely for you. I cannot shut up about it. It’s very vividly written, and despite all the character’s having such drastically different lives, the different stories tie in beautifully.
Song Aesthetic: A Little Wicked by Valerie Broussard, Teeth by Five Seconds of Summer
So, when I said this blog would be mostly about fictions, I probably should have also warned that I read a ton of YA. I fell in love with this series. The aesthetic is everything. First of all, the world Black creates, where faeries are dangerous immortal creatures who cannot lie and can glamour, is fascinating. The main romance is a fascinating enemies-to-lovers between two very determined and dangerously capable characters. As the story goes on, you learn more about the politics of the faerie court, and you see how Jude, a mortal who was raised in faerie, navigates the court. Jude is amazing. She does what it takes to gain as much power and influence in the court as possible. The best thing about the crazy world we live in and let you live in another, equally crazy, world for a little while.
Cruel Prince Rating: 8/10
The first book in this series is full of plot twists and immediately immerses you into this interesting new world. You get to know the different characters and what they are like. In this book you see Jude really come into her own and make a place for herself.
Wicked King Rating: 7/10
The second book in the series concentrated heavily on court politics. By this time, Jude has already gained a significant amount of power, and in this book she learns how difficult it is to hold on to said power. Finally, the romance really develops in this book. However, I personally preferred the first and third books.
Queen of Nothing Rating: 9/10
The last book in the series was definitely my favorite. An exciting culmination to the series, the writing in this book is immersing. The plot is fascinating, the romance is truly moving, and if you’re not in love with the characters by this point, you will be.
Ok, so I sincerely doubt I’ll be the first one to recommend this book, but it’s definitely worth reading. It is honestly an absolutely incredible romance. Even if Achilles is an idiot. It’s told from the perspective of Patroclus and follows him throughout his childhood and into the Trojan War. If you’re as obsessed with Greek mythology as I am and you love romance, it’s a must. It’s a fresh perspective on a centuries old story that makes you reflect on the true meaning of heroism.
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