A review by windermerepeak1
The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

To put it shortly, I LOVED it. I’m so hyped for the sequel and can’t wait to reread this before reading that. Heather Walter’s writing is so engaging that it’s hard to put any of her books down and this is definitely no different. She’s truly one of my favs for sapphic novels

There’s so much betrayal that it HURTS. I can’t blame Ayleth for eventually becoming the evil queen. I’m so interested in how this will play out eventually, especially with her current relationship with Blodwyn. 

Btw I’m so PISSED at Jacquetta like GIRL are you kidding me rn😭😭😭 stop being a damn coward and just love her. Burn down the kingdom and then run away <333 the mother leaving her behind at the end? Sure. Not surprising. But Jacquetta?? Nah that betrayal hurt me too

Rip Mathilde, you were a real one😪

And also gotta say that the one sex scene was so good imo😭