R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 10/7/2011 + 1452 more book reviews

Having just read reviews of this book on another site I find that I might just be in the minority. Yes, I liked the key character. The author does an excellent job of creating a character with which the reader can identify. However, I felt that the book dragged in the first half. The details about training to become the dauphine of France, wife of the future king seemed too extensive to me. My first thought was that the author was lengthening the book so she could get three books instead of two or one. However, the last half was much more interesting as the reader walks with 'Toinette through the politically charged French court. No matter what she does she is criticized by someone. And, when the king dies, the scenes are emotionally realistic. Will I read the next two in this trilogy? I'm not sure at this point.

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