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The Red Queen's Daughter
Mary Seymour is the daughter of the great Katherine Parr--the last Queen of Henry VIII. Orphaned at a young age because of her mother's bad marriage to Thomas Seymour, Mary determines early on that love is a sentiment that causes foolishness at best, and death at worst. She is sent to be raised by Lady Strange, a mysterious noblewoman who informs her of her destiny: Mary is to be a white magician who will join Queen Elizabeth's court and ensure her safe reign.
After spending her early years honing her education and learning the arts of the white magician, Mary is indeed invited to join Elizabeth's court as a Lady in Waiting. There she is met with warm welcome from the Queen, but soon realizes that the court is also rife with ambitious men and women who are jockeying for power. The most dangerous of these is Edmund Seymour, Mary's cousin. The moment she meets the dark, mysterious courtesan, Mary is drawn to him despite herself. Edmund is a black magician--the mirror image of Mary's own powers.
When Edmund becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Queen, Mary has to risk everything she believes to fulfill her calling. But playing this dangerous game could cost her more than she ever imagined.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published October 2, 2007
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December 2, 2009
Here's a book with a great premise and that's about all.
The writing is flat and often very awkward, even stilted. The characterizations are minimal. The "magic" doesn't seem magical. I was on to "Cordelia"'s identity the minute she came on the scene--anyone who's read "King Lear" would--and why does the author feel the need to drag that into her plot? And the ending is neither believable nor satisfying.
While we're at it, what is the NEED for the whole magical thing? Just the idea of Katherine Parr's orphaned daughter making her way in the court of Elizabeth I would have been story enough in the hands of a skilled writer.
But sadly, Kolosov shows no proof of being such a writer here.
The writing is flat and often very awkward, even stilted. The characterizations are minimal. The "magic" doesn't seem magical. I was on to "Cordelia"'s identity the minute she came on the scene--anyone who's read "King Lear" would--and why does the author feel the need to drag that into her plot? And the ending is neither believable nor satisfying.
While we're at it, what is the NEED for the whole magical thing? Just the idea of Katherine Parr's orphaned daughter making her way in the court of Elizabeth I would have been story enough in the hands of a skilled writer.
But sadly, Kolosov shows no proof of being such a writer here.
May 24, 2024
I actually read and reviewed this a long time ago. I don't know why it has shown back up. But I would like to reiterate my original evaluation, which is that a book in which the female main character claims to love and have reformed a serial rapist is an absolute piece of s***.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 26, 2008
Orphaned at an early age Mary Seymour’s life isn’t luxurious or pampered as you would think the daughter of a queen’s life would be. Her mother died shortly after she was born and her father was sentenced to death for betraying the crown, leaving Mary to become nothing more than a seamstress in a duchesses’s household. Soon after the death of her guardian, Mary discovers that she indeed has a destiny all her own. "Fetch the red queen’s daughter from the house of shadows. Bring her to your home beside the dark wood. School her well in the white magician’s wisdom so that she may go forth into the world and fulfill her calling when the virgin queen ascends the throne." Lady Strange becomes Mary’s new guardian and she trains her in the ways of the white magicians.
When Mary reaches the age of sixteen she is invited to court by Queen Elizabeth and is soon made a lady-in-waiting. The queen’s court, however is even more corrupt then Mary initially believed. And the person that may possibly be the most dangerous of all, is none other than her very own cousin, Edmund Seymour.
The Red Queen’s Daughter is a perfectly blended masterpiece of historical fiction and fantasy. Although the real May Seymour, I found in research died in infancy, Kolosov’s story made me believe that she might have lived an extraordinary life. At times I thought the plot was becoming predictable, but it continued to surprised. The ending is very open, I would love to know more of the story. Perhaps there will be a sequel in the future, I can only hope! I immensely enjoyed this book, and I recommend it to all fans of historical fiction and fantasy.
When Mary reaches the age of sixteen she is invited to court by Queen Elizabeth and is soon made a lady-in-waiting. The queen’s court, however is even more corrupt then Mary initially believed. And the person that may possibly be the most dangerous of all, is none other than her very own cousin, Edmund Seymour.
The Red Queen’s Daughter is a perfectly blended masterpiece of historical fiction and fantasy. Although the real May Seymour, I found in research died in infancy, Kolosov’s story made me believe that she might have lived an extraordinary life. At times I thought the plot was becoming predictable, but it continued to surprised. The ending is very open, I would love to know more of the story. Perhaps there will be a sequel in the future, I can only hope! I immensely enjoyed this book, and I recommend it to all fans of historical fiction and fantasy.
March 5, 2009
Mary Seymour, daughter of Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, is determined never to be bound by love and marriage. With the example of her mother—a woman who was queen, who then was brought low when she fell in love with Thomas Seymour, who was executed a traitor—Mary is determined to keep herself free of love’s dangerous influences.
So when her new guardian, the mysterious Lady Strange, tells Mary of her destiny—to serve as a white magician in Queen Elizabeth’s court—Mary is determined that it is the right course for her. But although she spends her formative years training in the art of magic with Lady Strange, nothing could prepare her for the intrigues and dangers of Elizabeth’s court—or for the temptations of the heart. Despite Mary’s ideals and her vow to serve and protect Elizabeth, she can’t deny the way she feels around one Edmund Seymour. Edmund is Mary’s cousin, but he is also her opposite—he is a black magician who stands to use magic for his own gain and against the Queen. It will take all of Mary’s determination to find her way through the intrigues of court and the temptations of the heart.
The writing in this book is just lovely. Mary’s an engaging protagonist—one who so clearly belongs and lives in this tumultuous Elizabethan time period, but who has slightly modern feminist ideals. But unlike some feminist novels that take place during this time period, they feel rooted in reality and history.
I love the historical detail, the way Elizabeth’s court really comes alive around Mary. Reading this book felt like stowing away in a time machine—I felt completely immersed in the past.
I was so immersed in the details of Elizabeth’s court and Mary’s training as a white magician that I barely realized that it takes nearly three quarters of the book for the plot to get moving, and once it does, it barely feels complete. I am wondering if there is going to be a sequel, and that’s why things are left so up in the air. Almost nothing is concluded with any amount of satisfaction. And Mary, despite all her protestations against love, seems to topple to it without any resistance or reason at all.
Despite these flaws, the writing is so good that I really did enjoy reading it. It’s only when I think about it objectively that I realize that the conclusion didn’t really conclude, the enemies set up in the book still feel like a threat, and the budding romance that seemed on the verge of coming to a head still feels—unfinished.
I really hope that there’s more in store for us from Jacqueline Kolosov and Mary Seymour. I want to know what happens next.
I'd like to give this book 3 1/2 stars, but I'll have to settle for 4.
So when her new guardian, the mysterious Lady Strange, tells Mary of her destiny—to serve as a white magician in Queen Elizabeth’s court—Mary is determined that it is the right course for her. But although she spends her formative years training in the art of magic with Lady Strange, nothing could prepare her for the intrigues and dangers of Elizabeth’s court—or for the temptations of the heart. Despite Mary’s ideals and her vow to serve and protect Elizabeth, she can’t deny the way she feels around one Edmund Seymour. Edmund is Mary’s cousin, but he is also her opposite—he is a black magician who stands to use magic for his own gain and against the Queen. It will take all of Mary’s determination to find her way through the intrigues of court and the temptations of the heart.
The writing in this book is just lovely. Mary’s an engaging protagonist—one who so clearly belongs and lives in this tumultuous Elizabethan time period, but who has slightly modern feminist ideals. But unlike some feminist novels that take place during this time period, they feel rooted in reality and history.
I love the historical detail, the way Elizabeth’s court really comes alive around Mary. Reading this book felt like stowing away in a time machine—I felt completely immersed in the past.
I was so immersed in the details of Elizabeth’s court and Mary’s training as a white magician that I barely realized that it takes nearly three quarters of the book for the plot to get moving, and once it does, it barely feels complete. I am wondering if there is going to be a sequel, and that’s why things are left so up in the air. Almost nothing is concluded with any amount of satisfaction. And Mary, despite all her protestations against love, seems to topple to it without any resistance or reason at all.
Despite these flaws, the writing is so good that I really did enjoy reading it. It’s only when I think about it objectively that I realize that the conclusion didn’t really conclude, the enemies set up in the book still feel like a threat, and the budding romance that seemed on the verge of coming to a head still feels—unfinished.
I really hope that there’s more in store for us from Jacqueline Kolosov and Mary Seymour. I want to know what happens next.
I'd like to give this book 3 1/2 stars, but I'll have to settle for 4.
March 18, 2009
I was really excited to read this book simply because it combines my two favorite things: The tudors and magicians. Unfortunately, it became clear by page ten that this book and I would not see eye to eye.
Although the characters discuss magic often, the book lacks any trace of "showy" magic, and so the characters work through potions and gemstones.
As slow and unlikeable as I found the book, I was never disgusted enough to abandon it altogether, and so I've rated it two stars. The book had a few things going for it,but honestly...I felt that the book led up to nothing of any value. Although the characters reference a "very real" threat, I just...didn't see it. To make matters worse, the ending offers little in the way of resolution and is ridiculously confusing, sudden, and unsatisfying.
Although it wasn't terrible, I didn't grow attached to the characters, story or world Kolosov created. To put it plainly, I wouldn't recommend this book at all, because it is completely forgettable.
Although the characters discuss magic often, the book lacks any trace of "showy" magic, and so the characters work through potions and gemstones.
As slow and unlikeable as I found the book, I was never disgusted enough to abandon it altogether, and so I've rated it two stars. The book had a few things going for it,but honestly...I felt that the book led up to nothing of any value. Although the characters reference a "very real" threat, I just...didn't see it. To make matters worse, the ending offers little in the way of resolution and is ridiculously confusing, sudden, and unsatisfying.
Although it wasn't terrible, I didn't grow attached to the characters, story or world Kolosov created. To put it plainly, I wouldn't recommend this book at all, because it is completely forgettable.
April 2, 2011
This was surprisingly a very good read. I'm always a little worried about fantasy mixed in with history especially when it's young adult. It was easy to read, as I expected, yet a lot of fun.
Mary Seymour is one of those historical mysteries that intrigues a lot of us history buffs, so this was a fun story. The magical part of the books was subtle and clever enough so that it didn't over power the over all story.
My only complaint was a oops on a name about mid book and that it went so fast! I know it's young adult and it's supposed to be a quick paced, easy book, but I really wish it was a fully fledged adult novel because that would have made it even better. I also wish (hope) there's a sequel or a series to this book, that would be fantastic!
Overall, this was a fun, quick read about a fantanized look of the ambigious life of Mary Seymour. I would recommend this to not only historical fiction readers but also fantasy readers, it's a great read.
Mary Seymour is one of those historical mysteries that intrigues a lot of us history buffs, so this was a fun story. The magical part of the books was subtle and clever enough so that it didn't over power the over all story.
My only complaint was a oops on a name about mid book and that it went so fast! I know it's young adult and it's supposed to be a quick paced, easy book, but I really wish it was a fully fledged adult novel because that would have made it even better. I also wish (hope) there's a sequel or a series to this book, that would be fantastic!
Overall, this was a fun, quick read about a fantanized look of the ambigious life of Mary Seymour. I would recommend this to not only historical fiction readers but also fantasy readers, it's a great read.
April 23, 2011
I'm not one to read fantasy, and I have never read any book with both history and fantasy elements (unless you count the Magic Tree House series). The Red Queen's Daughter was a pleasant surprise. I feel that the book does not deserve lower than a three, but it doesn't deserve more than a four. It was a great read with great promise, but a number of things hindered it from achieving it's highest potential.
The prominent factor is the poor quality of the writing. It seemed like the author tried so hard to be so flowery with her language. Sadly, it only turned out to be awkward. Even though some of her descriptions were enticing (such as Edmund Seymour's many appearances in the book), the rest of the writing was almost horrid.
Another thing is the characterization, or lack of it. Mary is your typical Mary Sue. Typical, how ironic. There is nothing else to expect from her than to exceed in everything she does. Then there are the rest of the characters. They are all unbelievable, some of them too extreme in terms of personality.
The only redeeming thing about this book was a certain charm it had. I can't put my finger on it, but maybe it's just the charm of the period in history. While I wouldn't say you would have to go out at grab the book, it was still an enjoyable book. If you ever find that you come across it in the library, might as well grab it. There's nothing to lose, but there is also nothing to gain in reading this book.
The prominent factor is the poor quality of the writing. It seemed like the author tried so hard to be so flowery with her language. Sadly, it only turned out to be awkward. Even though some of her descriptions were enticing (such as Edmund Seymour's many appearances in the book), the rest of the writing was almost horrid.
Another thing is the characterization, or lack of it. Mary is your typical Mary Sue. Typical, how ironic. There is nothing else to expect from her than to exceed in everything she does. Then there are the rest of the characters. They are all unbelievable, some of them too extreme in terms of personality.
The only redeeming thing about this book was a certain charm it had. I can't put my finger on it, but maybe it's just the charm of the period in history. While I wouldn't say you would have to go out at grab the book, it was still an enjoyable book. If you ever find that you come across it in the library, might as well grab it. There's nothing to lose, but there is also nothing to gain in reading this book.
May 10, 2012
I have always been fascinated with the time surrounding Queen Elizabeth's court and all the deceit that took place. This books main character is Mary Seymour, who is Katherine Parr (Henry the Eighths sixth wife) and Thomas Seymour's daughter. She really existed though this book is a complete fictional account of her her life. No one knows much about Mary, and she disappears at some point from history. Thus, there is witchcraft and magic woven into the storyline. Mary goes to court to act as a spy and protector of Queen Elizabeth. It is there that she meets her cousin Edmund Seymour, who is trying to harm the young Queen. Mary, who has sworn never to fall in love, must make Edmund fall for her in order to thwart his dark plans. In this book you never know who to trust because everyone circulates lies. The good guys are bad, and the bad guys are only sometimes half good. You never know who to really trust. If you find the Elizabethan time period at all interesting and don't mind some magic, then you will love every turn this book takes.
Things to be aware of on a scale of 1-10
Sex 3- There is no sex in this book, but there is some scandalous touching and plenty of kissing.
Violence 4- There are many acts of sabotage, a kidnapping, imprisonment and near death experiences. Most of the violence occurs in a sly and deceitful way.
Language 1- Mild if any.
Things to be aware of on a scale of 1-10
Sex 3- There is no sex in this book, but there is some scandalous touching and plenty of kissing.
Violence 4- There are many acts of sabotage, a kidnapping, imprisonment and near death experiences. Most of the violence occurs in a sly and deceitful way.
Language 1- Mild if any.
September 4, 2009
Set in the sixteenth century during the early years of Queen Elizabeth's reign, Mary Seymour is the imagined character of Henry VIII's last queen, Katherine Parr. Though the real Mary died at the age of two, author Jacqueline Kolosov, created a life full of magic and court intrigue for her.
Mary lives with her guardian, who teaches her white magic for the purpose of supporting the reign of Queen Elizabeth. This is the part of the story that I like, particularly the use of elemental magic and very particularly the use of gemstones in magic.
Mary's motive, her utter abhorrence at falling in love -- it's ruined everyone around her, see? -- is so predictable in it's outcome that the reader can see if hundreds of pages away.
There is something overwritten and uptight about the writing style and voice of the novel. Lots of things are told when they have already been satisfactorily shown (earning lots of big sighs and imagined red-penned edits from me).
That said, I did finish the book & even looked forward to reading it as the baby napped beside me and I sipped tea. But I still think it would e better with a medium developmental edit.
Mary lives with her guardian, who teaches her white magic for the purpose of supporting the reign of Queen Elizabeth. This is the part of the story that I like, particularly the use of elemental magic and very particularly the use of gemstones in magic.
Mary's motive, her utter abhorrence at falling in love -- it's ruined everyone around her, see? -- is so predictable in it's outcome that the reader can see if hundreds of pages away.
There is something overwritten and uptight about the writing style and voice of the novel. Lots of things are told when they have already been satisfactorily shown (earning lots of big sighs and imagined red-penned edits from me).
That said, I did finish the book & even looked forward to reading it as the baby napped beside me and I sipped tea. But I still think it would e better with a medium developmental edit.
October 4, 2009
This is a really weird read for me. On the one hand I enjoyed it: the exploits of Mary Seymour, a White Magician, in Queen Elizabeth's court are quite interesting... on the other hand there is so much of the book where not a lot happens. The author spends so much time establishing the world that the overall plot is a bit weak and simple. On the other hand I just finished it and I can't tell you much about what the book was about.
Mary - Seymour, Queen Elizabeth, the Tudor court... all very very good things... the author's handling of that world... less so. I don't think I would ever pick up this book twice... and I'm reluctant to pick up the sequel "A Sweet Disorder", although if I need a fluffy diversion it might be a bit of fun. If I had something more to latch onto this book would have been incredible. As it were it wa just so-so.
Mary - Seymour, Queen Elizabeth, the Tudor court... all very very good things... the author's handling of that world... less so. I don't think I would ever pick up this book twice... and I'm reluctant to pick up the sequel "A Sweet Disorder", although if I need a fluffy diversion it might be a bit of fun. If I had something more to latch onto this book would have been incredible. As it were it wa just so-so.
June 21, 2010
This book was beyond fantastic. This book gave me by far a brand new look upon life. Mary was told never to fall in love. What she didn't know was the heart is far louder then the mind. Her dear cousin Edmund was the one to show the truth. I was expecting to cry. I knew the story wouldn't end well. I expect all love stories to end well. I atleast hope. When it comes to books involving the court, I know not to hope for the best. In a court everything is ruled and choosen for you. That can never end well. Especially for a women in court. I gave this book five stars. To me, it deserves much more. I've learned one thing is important when you are among any group of people. Friends or enemy's. There is one person that can be responsible to hold the line "Video, et taceo." "I see all and say nothing."
June 16, 2009
I loved this book until the last ten pages. It combined the Tudors and magic very well and I learned a lot about reading auras, gemstones, and general readings/interpretations of magical ingredients. However, the ending of the book felt a little slapped together as though she realized that she needed to end it so that there isn't a second book. Not even that, she just realized that she needed to end it and wasn't sure how to do it without writing another 50 pages. Although I would have preferred a happier ending, the ending was one of those "unsatisfying yet oh so satisfying" endings that you love and hate, but could have been done better if she was just a little more motivated to write it out.
January 17, 2016
The book sounded really interesting when I bought it, but it was actually one of the blandest historical novels I've ever read.
Mary is a really colourless protagonist with dislike for romance. Her thoughts on relationships are weirdly sexist and women who fall in love are a mystery and a disappointment to her.
It's really annoying to read and when you add in the female characters' inability to get the job done without a guy's help, who is of course just as bland as the women, you get a really exasperating and disappointing novel.
Don't even get me started on the weird magical elements and the author's obsession with gemstones.
Mary is a really colourless protagonist with dislike for romance. Her thoughts on relationships are weirdly sexist and women who fall in love are a mystery and a disappointment to her.
It's really annoying to read and when you add in the female characters' inability to get the job done without a guy's help, who is of course just as bland as the women, you get a really exasperating and disappointing novel.
Don't even get me started on the weird magical elements and the author's obsession with gemstones.
February 6, 2010
Well, I really am not sure how I feel about this book. First, I love historical novels, fiction or non, and will read just about any of them. I liked how Kolosov used her imagination and created a life for Mary Seymour, but I don't know if I loved the magic aspect. Which is odd, because that is usually what catches me. I liked the idea she had, and how Mary was a white magician, I just don't like how she wrote about it. I also was displeased with the ending. It was very sudden and didn't flow as nicely as I would have liked.
3.5 stars.
3.5 stars.
August 28, 2007
This book was really difficult to get into to. I almost gave up on it. But, I'm glad I didn't because it's getting really interesting...
The author seemed in haste to finish this book. It seems as though she forgot one major part of the plot; I don't know. I still liked the book but it could have been a lot better.
The author seemed in haste to finish this book. It seems as though she forgot one major part of the plot; I don't know. I still liked the book but it could have been a lot better.
July 29, 2009
An intriguing blend of Tudor era history, fantasy, and King Lear. Really quite fun! I am particularly fond of the sidekick/wise & helpful counselor, Perseus the dog, while the more ghostly advisor, Cordelia, with the hangman's mark around her throat gives the entire tale of Mary Seymour, a imagined version of Katherine Parr and Thomas Seymour's daughter, a dangerously haunting feel.
abandoned
November 25, 2011This was one of those books that made me go "Wow, cool premise!" only to horrify me in the first fifty pages. Bad, bad, bad writing. When I hit the one character's exposition on gemstones, crystals, zodiac signs, and auras, I knew I could go no further.
January 6, 2025
2.5 stars, reread from my teenage years.
The author clearly has a detailed understanding of the Elizabethan period and the intricacies of the court, but the writing is flat and boring. I’ve heard the frequent criticism “female character written by a male author,” and this book was my first example of “teenage character written by an adult.” Even when Mary is a child, the narrative voice is calm, flat and controlled, and we really never get a sense of her personality.
It’s sad, because when the plot really starts ramping up right at the end, there are lots of moments that could be exciting or moving, but they are written so flatly that my pulse never moved. The whole ‘bad boy possibly made good’ is an interesting premise within the magic system of the book, but it just falls away to nothing. The details about the aura colors and gems are fun, but the narrative starts to get too reliant on them instead of showing the reader the personalities and actions of the larger cast.
The author clearly has a detailed understanding of the Elizabethan period and the intricacies of the court, but the writing is flat and boring. I’ve heard the frequent criticism “female character written by a male author,” and this book was my first example of “teenage character written by an adult.” Even when Mary is a child, the narrative voice is calm, flat and controlled, and we really never get a sense of her personality.
It’s sad, because when the plot really starts ramping up right at the end, there are lots of moments that could be exciting or moving, but they are written so flatly that my pulse never moved. The whole ‘bad boy possibly made good’ is an interesting premise within the magic system of the book, but it just falls away to nothing. The details about the aura colors and gems are fun, but the narrative starts to get too reliant on them instead of showing the reader the personalities and actions of the larger cast.
October 9, 2018
The premise of this book had a lot of promise, the story of a real life person that history lost track of and many believe died at an early age, but no one knows for sure. The author could have taken this character anywhere and created a great story, but unfortunately that is not what she did. The writing is bad, the characters are flat and unlikable, and the first 25 chapters drag on unbelievably slow. Most of the entire plot happens in the last 7 chapters and the author shoves what could have been a couple hundred more pages of story into the last 50 pages.
February 19, 2024
Wow! What a shame about this book!
You are led to believe that this is a book of magic and the story is going in one direction but ends up being a romance between cousins, one who is a rapist. Ick! She learns straight off of what he has done to another girl, and despises him, but then suddenly she is in love with him?! Huh?
This book in addition was dull, and overall felt confusing. Everything felt confusing as it was happening in the storyline, and I kept asking myself if I missed something throughout, as I didn't understand the motive behind certain individuals.
You are led to believe that this is a book of magic and the story is going in one direction but ends up being a romance between cousins, one who is a rapist. Ick! She learns straight off of what he has done to another girl, and despises him, but then suddenly she is in love with him?! Huh?
This book in addition was dull, and overall felt confusing. Everything felt confusing as it was happening in the storyline, and I kept asking myself if I missed something throughout, as I didn't understand the motive behind certain individuals.
October 11, 2019
I loved this book it made me feel many things. I always felt curioes on what will happen next . Also the secrets that the book had so many to count. I couldn't believe that I started caring for edmund like i did for mary and lady strange . He change surprise me on how he sacrifice his sapphire to save lady strange . There love story was beautiful and it pained me to see how edmund heart broken and also mary .
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March 15, 2023
So much potential wasted. The plot never develops, nor do the characters. Characters often repeat the same phrases to the protagonist as a way to build running ideas that fail to make sense. So much exposition. The book is a tell with minimal show. The magic is built on weak, faulty structures that really have no connection. Their are problematic characters that do not deserve any attempts at redemption.
August 6, 2020
I liked the idea of a story about what Mary, Katherine Parr's daughter, would have been like if she had survived childhood. The magical bits were a bit odd and felt clunky. I would have also appreciated a little more character development. They didn't quite feel like real, fully-formed people.
December 16, 2016
DNF.
Unfortunately.
I just lost interest in the story and there wasn't much to keep me hooked. I applaud myself for at least getting through 100 pages of it.
But nope...
Unfortunately.
I just lost interest in the story and there wasn't much to keep me hooked. I applaud myself for at least getting through 100 pages of it.
But nope...
August 25, 2017
The Red Queen was Katherine Parr.
January 2, 2019
Not what I was expecting but a really interesting read
Lots of court intrigue and an interesting look at QEI
Lots of court intrigue and an interesting look at QEI
November 29, 2020
Perfect historical fiction book 👌🏼 exactly what i needed. I loved the writing of Mary’s inner thoughts
January 4, 2022
Interesting. Rushed ending.
February 20, 2023
Nice idea, but the story itself is essentially: "You know that courtier (who happens to be my first cousin) that uses black magic to rape women? I can change him."
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