There's not much to say because I loved this story! If there was a lull, I don't remember it. If the writing was poor, I didn't notice it. I enjoy reading and learning about the Tudor era. The friendship, the betrayal, the lies are all there within the Kings Court. I could identify with the entangle...
I confess to being obsessed with the Tudors and being an anglophile in general. I cannot help myself. I squealed when the boyfriend and I went to London 2 years ago and we visited the Tower and Hyde Park and Westminster Abbey and just everything! But mostly the Tower, because it's such a dramatic se...
Historical Fiction. I can’t say that I’m a huge fan of this genre. In fact, I will admit that when I come across one, I tend to veer the other way, with no hesitation. What changed my mind, and caught my eye with Gilt? I won’t lie, it was all about the cover…and the synopsis peeked my interest. ...
It’s not a secret that I am insanely obsessed with all things history. I read history books for fun. No joke.And YA Historical Fiction just doesn’t seem to be all too common nowadays. It gets lost among the dystopia and paranormal. I would love to see more. I’d been excited to get a hold of Gilt a...
3.5-I had a little bit of difficulty with some of the modern language and such for a novel set in the 1500's but it was enjoyable. A good introduction to historical fiction for tween readers.
3.5-I had a little bit of difficulty with some of the modern language and such for a novel set in the 1500's but it was enjoyable. A good introduction to historical fiction for tween readers.
2.5 of 5 stars.When Kitty Tylney's best friend, Catherine Howard, worms her way into King Henry VIII's heart and brings Kitty to court, she's thrust into a world filled with fabulous gowns, sparkling jewels, and elegant parties. No longer stuck in Cat's shadow, Kitty's now caught between two men--th...
Gilt will be very familiar to fans of Philippa Gregory. The subject matter is what brought Ms. Gregory her fame, and even Katherine Longshore's writing style is eerily similar. However, Gilt is not just another copycat novel geared towards young adults. There is a brash, in-your-face quality to the ...
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