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funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
medium-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:
Yes
Six Wild Crowns is a fantastic historical fantasy that I could not put down! Holly Race crafts a world where all six wives of Henry the VIII are alive at the same time and bound to him through magic. Boleyn is the newest wife and determined to give him a son. But as secrets about the magic that protects the kingdom are revealed, Boleyn must work together with the other wives to reveal the truth.
I love this historical fantasy about the wives of Henry the VIII! The magic system was creative and exciting to explore. I loved the relationship between Boleyn and Seymour and how they connected with the other queens. The dragons, crones, and supporting characters were all excellent. You can read this book with lots of knowledge about the Tudors and appreciate the Easter eggs and research, or you could read this book with little background knowledge and still enjoy it. Readers who love complex politics, historical fantasy, and queer characters will enjoy Six Wild Crowns. I hope there’s a sequel featuring Elizabeth!
Thank you to Holly Race, Orbit Books, and NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I love this historical fantasy about the wives of Henry the VIII! The magic system was creative and exciting to explore. I loved the relationship between Boleyn and Seymour and how they connected with the other queens. The dragons, crones, and supporting characters were all excellent. You can read this book with lots of knowledge about the Tudors and appreciate the Easter eggs and research, or you could read this book with little background knowledge and still enjoy it. Readers who love complex politics, historical fantasy, and queer characters will enjoy Six Wild Crowns. I hope there’s a sequel featuring Elizabeth!
Thank you to Holly Race, Orbit Books, and NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
When former child actress Katrina Kelly walks into a queer bookstore in NYC, she doesn’t expect to connect with the cute butch bookseller. Jude seems to have no idea who she is, which Katrina loves. As Jude gleefully recommends books to Katrina, a connection sparks. Fortunately, the two reunite after their meet-cute and continue to get to know each other. Can Jude handle the fame that being with Katrina brings? Will Katrina be honest about the real reason she reached back out to Jude?
The Next Chapter bookstore is a place that I wish I could visit! This book is a delightful queer bookish romance and I loved it. Jude and Katrina are a great couple who really grow to understand each other. Jude’s coworkers at The Next Chapter are completely fabulous and I’d love to read spin-off stories about them! Camille Kellogg creates a beautiful sense of found family. I loved how supportive Jude was of Katrina’s journey with choosing labels and exploring her sexuality. I didn’t love the miscommunication/Katrina not being more forthcoming (though understandable), but it was resolved quickly enough. This is a great summer romance read!
Readers who love queer romance stories, bookstores, and found family should check out The Next Chapter.
Thank you to Camille Kellogg, Dial Press Trade Paperback, and NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Next Chapter bookstore is a place that I wish I could visit! This book is a delightful queer bookish romance and I loved it. Jude and Katrina are a great couple who really grow to understand each other. Jude’s coworkers at The Next Chapter are completely fabulous and I’d love to read spin-off stories about them! Camille Kellogg creates a beautiful sense of found family. I loved how supportive Jude was of Katrina’s journey with choosing labels and exploring her sexuality. I didn’t love the miscommunication/Katrina not being more forthcoming (though understandable), but it was resolved quickly enough. This is a great summer romance read!
Readers who love queer romance stories, bookstores, and found family should check out The Next Chapter.
Thank you to Camille Kellogg, Dial Press Trade Paperback, and NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.