by Jennifer McGowan
3.5 stars
Not bad for a teen read. But my problem is, as an adult reader who knows this time period very well and the real historical figures being represented, I just couldn't quite make this work for me. I think it could work for another reader, just not me. I don't want to slam the book--it's pretty fun an...
The Queen fairly screamed. "You failed in that charge and instead took it upon yourself to run about the castle after a Spaniard—and do not think I don’t understand the reasoning behind that little move.” I’d chosen to run off after him, a young, handsome courtier who could possibly have nothing at...
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Check out Scott Reads It for reviews, giveaways & more! "When you couldn't trust your own instincts, what could you trust at all?" The thing that allured me into reading Maid Of Secrets was how this book's description reminded me of Grave Mercy! Another thing that tempted me into reque...
Meg, a seventeen year old actress and pickpocket, is forcibly recruited to spy for her queen at the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth I. Along with four other recruits, Meg struggles to come to terms with her new life, new identity, new responsibilities, and first love. This book is intended for...
Maid of Secrets was a lot of fun! I know that based on the description, a lot of people would think it wouldn't be fun. Why not intriguing? Or thrilling? Beautifully written, fast paced or thought provoking?And the truth is this novel is all of those things. But first and foremost it is fun. And I d...
Ok, so you may now how I'm a huge anglophile? And I'm slightly obsessed with anything to do with English royalty of the past. So this combined in a YA historical fiction made me all excited! And I'm happy to report I was thoroughly entertained by Maid of Secrets.Though I did have to get over the fac...
1/29/13 SA
1/29/13 SA
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