There's plenty to love in this book: an unusual heroine, a mix of fact and fictions, a well plotted story, an interesting romance, and an arch-villain.
I loved these elements but I would have preferred a faster pace as it is very slow at times.
The author is talented and, with a faster pace, this would have been a five star.
Even if I struggled a bit at times it was an enjoyable read.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine