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I found this book on top of a garbage can in San Fran, and the title caught my eye. Though the premise is good - an expose on royalties sexual daliences throughout time - the delivery falls flat. The author's thorough research overpowers her ability to spin a tale as letter after letter is quoted verbatim. The book also lacks structure, and by a few chapters in you realize it's just going to be one random tale about a king's mistress after another. Kings did it with a lot of women and society was okay with it, I get it.

This was a very good read!

This series is utterly unique, crazy enjoyable, and will always hold a central and honored place in my mind. The original series (the first five books)is what you HAVE to read. It's fantasy with no debt to Tolkien, a mindblowing concept, great ambiance, and perfect execution. And then you can read the second series to revisit Amber, but I don't think you'll top the enjoyment you get from your first visit.

It's 1620, and fourteen-year-old Sarah hates the New World the moment she sets foot on it. An orphan, Sarah longs to return to England, and she decides to save up enough money for the journey. The other settlers discourage her, telling her she should either marry or become a servant. Sarah struggles to hold on to her dreams over more than two years as she matures and slowly begins to think of Virginia as her home, even falling in love. But violence and tragedy shatter her world, and she must start all over, with only her courage and hope for the future to sustain her. This book was one of the first young adult historical romances I read when I was younger. It's now out of print, but if you love young adult historical romance, I highly recommend it if you can find a used copy.