My Review:
"The Heir" by Darcie Wilde is an engaging and promising first installment in the “Young Queen Victoria Mystery” series. I love anything related to Queen Victoria, so I was really excited about the premise of this book, and it did not disappoint. It was the perfect blend of history and mystery. Some books in this genre can fall flat, where there is not much of a story besides the mystery or as much character development as I would like, but that’s not the case here. I really came to love (and hate) the characters in this story, especially young Victoria. It was so neat to see what Victoria’s life was like as a girl and to learn more about the “Kensington system” and how restricted Victoria was by her mother and Sir John Conroy. I love how Victoria does not let that stop her! The book has superb writing and impeccable historical research and detail. I was engaged throughout, and I was dying to know how the mystery would play out. I loved getting to know the characters surrounding Victora and seeing the story play out from a few different points of view. And the ending is leaving me dying for the next book! This is one of my favorite mysteries of the year and I highly recommend it!
Content: I give this book a high PG-13 rating due to the language. Examples of the content: mention of alcohol, mistresses, cheating, gambling and being pregnant out of wedlock; the words “sh*t,” “bloody hell,” three instances of “f*ck,” “da*n,” and “ar*e” are used; the Lord’s name is taken in vain; mention of ghosts.
TW: someone is said to be insane; physical and emotional abuse; speculation of madness.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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