Rating: 9.5/10 The first time I read this book was actually for school. I have to admit, I loved studying this book. The writing is amazing, and so is the aesthetic, which, considering Wilde ascribed to aestheticism, shouldn’t be that much of a shock. The book is exciting, complex, thrilling, and beautiful. Following the entranceContinue reading “Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde”
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Book Review: Spy by Danielle Steel
Rating: 10/10- It’s honestly that good Favorite Character: Alex. I love her so so much. This novel made me understand why everyone is so obsessed with Danielle Steel. The book is absolutely brilliant. It follows Alex, a rich British girl, through World War II and beyond. Once the war starts, Alex moves to London fromContinue reading “Book Review: Spy by Danielle Steel”
Book Review: Rilla of Ingleside by LM Montgomery
Rating: 10/10 (this should probably be a 9.75 but I’m adding points for nostalgia- it’s my comfort book and my favorite. Favorite Character: Rilla (I never claimed to be particularly original) This is one of my all-time favorite books. I honestly think everyone should read it. It is severely underrated, mostly because not a lotContinue reading “Book Review: Rilla of Ingleside by LM Montgomery”
Book Review: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character(s): Mary Boleyn and William Stafford I loved this book. As someone who is a huge historical fan of books that involve court politics but is also a die-hard romantic, this book was the perfect mix between sweet and cynical. All of the characters are very complex, with several motivations to mostContinue reading “Book Review: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory”
Book Review: Courting Her Highness by Jean Plaidy
Rating: 9/10 Favorite Character: Abigail Hill Centering around the story of Queen Anne of England from the house of Stuart and her favorites, this story, despite being based on real historical events, is full of intrigue and concentrates on the relationships between the characters. Originally Queen Anne is very strongly influenced by her friend Sarah,Continue reading “Book Review: Courting Her Highness by Jean Plaidy”
Book Review: A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer
Rating: 10/10 Favorite Character: Jenny In this book, Heyer shows that, like her female protagonist, Jenny, she prefers sensible, realistic, humorous works like Jane Austen’s to Byron’s fantastical dramatics. This story of a marriage of convenience is humorous, poignant, and realistic, without abandoning its romantic core. This book shines with it’s full portrayals of itsContinue reading “Book Review: A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer”
Book Review: The Boleyn King Trilogy by Laura Andersen
Rating: 8/10 Favorite Character: Minuette Wyatt Favorite Book: The Boleyn Reckoning I fell in love with this series. It’s basically an alternate version of history in which Anne Boleyn had a son. I’m a huge fan of fiction books that heavily feature court politics, history, and romance, so I would definitely recommend these books. ItContinue reading “Book Review: The Boleyn King Trilogy by Laura Andersen”
Book Review: Ribbons of Scarlett: A Novel of the French Revolution’s Women by Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb, and E. Knight
Rating: 10/10 Favorite Character: Sophie de Condorcet 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 thatContinue reading “Book Review: Ribbons of Scarlett: A Novel of the French Revolution’s Women by Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie, Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb, and E. Knight”
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