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A review by agnela
The Kingmaker's Daughter by Philippa Gregory
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
As a political figure, Anne surprisingly doesn't get it. Her sister Isabel is better at court and politics, but she's too pessimistic and suspicious of occult. I wished Anne had more insight, and the plot wouldn't have suffered with her having more self awareness. Also the whole going crazy thing, that Elisabeth is a with and is killing them was a bit too far. Yes, yes, that was an idea of that time, but did they had to believe it? I mean Isabel died after giving birth, she probably had medical issue or something didn't heal properly, maybe she got an infection. No, they did know about these things like that, but they knew giving birth is dangerous and can lead to death. It's literally common sense!
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Blood, and Pregnancy
Moderate: War