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kerrierbest's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.5
Chauvinistic. Annoying. Too much damsel in distress. Only finished it bc I am a sucker for renaissance times.
mbivy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
0.5🌶️
kblackmon's review against another edition
Not loving the writing. May one day come back but maybe not.
anniebobannie0110's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
meijhen's review against another edition
2.0
Fluffy. A bit like Phillippa Gregory's work, although a little heavier on the romance.
linneahedvig's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, I put this down as "girls who do things" but it's a romance novel so it's kind of "girls who try to do things, but then call in tall, dark, and handsome men to do things" but it's cool because the "things" are like stop witch hunters who are attacking the special island of "wise women." And Catherine de Medici is the evil witch queen and the good witches have to stop her and the guy gives the girl a magic ring that when they are making out makes them feel like they are having sex IN THEIR HEADS!! How wacked out is that?!?!??? Yes you can put your name on the list of people who want to borrow this book from me!
jackirenee's review against another edition
4.0
Ariane, Lady of the Fair Isle, is a healer. Yet this is a time when women can be condemned for any such knowledge, when the Queen of France is Catherine de Medici, and times are full of political intrigue. A wounded stranger arrives on Ariane's doorstep, with a terrible secret about the Queen, and a new and determined suitor hounds her every step. Will Ariane be able to outwit the Dark Queen and the persistent Comte Renard?
First in the Dark Queen series, The Dark Queen sets out to win the reader over to a tale of intrigue and love, creating a fantasical word of Catherine de Medici. I had the misfortune of reading this series out of order and therefore knew many of the outcomes of the story line. Yet I looked at this as a great way to fill in all those holes and still found myself unable to put the book down. This series is a must read.
First in the Dark Queen series, The Dark Queen sets out to win the reader over to a tale of intrigue and love, creating a fantasical word of Catherine de Medici. I had the misfortune of reading this series out of order and therefore knew many of the outcomes of the story line. Yet I looked at this as a great way to fill in all those holes and still found myself unable to put the book down. This series is a must read.
mhk_khm's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
lisaeirene's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I don't know a lot about the Medicis or Catherine and I understand this is fictional, but it was interesting to learn a little bit more about them. It peaked my interest and I might look into nonfiction books about the topics.
I liked the story and the writer did a good job creating atmosphere and interest in the characters.
I liked the story and the writer did a good job creating atmosphere and interest in the characters.