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Sep 08, 2021fantasyqueen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A fictional account of the early life of Queen Victoria
May 03, 2021MiRiAm12345 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Was it really necessary to turn the relationship between Victoria and Lord Melbourne into some unrequited love affair when it was simply and healthily a respectful student and teacher relationship. The love of Victoria's life was Albert,…
Mar 24, 2021fireboltstorm rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The author, Daisy Goodwin, also wrote the popular BBC TV series "Victoria" which follows Queen Victoria as a young queen. I recommend watching it after reading this to get the full experience. Another great resource for supplementary…
Nov 09, 2020ryner rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Ascending to the throne at the age of 18, and just narrowly avoiding a regency that would have given her overbearing mother ruling power in her stead, Alexandrina (who would come to be known as Queen Victoria) begins to emerge from the…
Sep 28, 2019Suellen1111 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is an historical romance loosely based on the early years of Queen Victoria's reign. The author has taken some liberties with history: Melbourne was fifty years old in Victoria's early reign & there is no evidence in any of…
Jul 08, 2019EljayJohnson rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Very readable and enjoyable historical fiction about Queen Victoria's earliest days in her reign. The current PBS series is based on this novel, and the book does read like a screen or teleplay - which isn't a bad thing. Will be on the…
Apr 24, 2019AConsolver rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
3 Stars - I recommend if you enjoy historical fiction about the lives of historical figures. This book is about Queen Victoria's early life. She began her reign at the age of just 18, and how she finds her place in the monarchy. For…
Mar 27, 2019kwylie04 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A lovely, brilliant story of the early years of Victoria's reign. I was sucked in from start to finish, and particularly enjoyed Goodwin's interpretation of Victoria's relationship with her first Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne. I don't…
Mar 12, 2018cknightkc rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
VICTORIA is light (emphasis on “light”) historic fiction that follows the early days of the young English monarch’s reign up to her betrothal to Prince Albert. It’s a good choice for when you’re on vacation or between weightier works.…
Nov 29, 2017ShelleyLaurel rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good, light read - but would really like a historic novel about a queen to, just for once, not ONLY be about how she does or doesn't fall in love. There has to be more about these amazing women who reigned through decades of peace and…
Oct 24, 2017brangwinn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The writer of the PBS Masterpiece theater, Victoria, gives us insight into the world of the young Queen Victoria. Focusing on the diaries of the first two years of Victoria’s reign, the author has created a picture of a young woman, not…
Aug 22, 2017Booksss14 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. It was so good even though it was the exact same story as the television series. The book is different and more personal than the TV series because you can know what the characters are thinking without having to guess.…
Jul 06, 2017JCLColleenO rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This story revolves around the early days of Queen Victoria's reign up to her marriage to Prince Albert. Goodwin delivers an interesting look at the life of one of England's most beloved monarchs and her early years as queen. The story…
Apr 10, 2017ArapahoeTiegan rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
If you have had the pleasure of seeing the show Victoria on Masterpiece on PBS, written by Daisy Goodwin, you do not need to read this book. It probably wouldn't have taken me as long to read if I'd picked it up before watching the show.…
Mar 23, 2017LPL_FisherA rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Victoria by Daisy Goodwin is the best book I've read so far in 2017. If you aren't familiar with the plot, Victoria is a coming of age story that chronicles Queen Victoria’s ascent to the British throne and the first two years of her…
Feb 10, 2017
Everyone was young once! Far from the stereotype of the dour forever-mourning widow, the story of the young, vibrant and spirited Victoria is enchanting.
Jan 29, 2017lilypad_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this author, am loving the PBS series and loved the book- where is the rest of it????
Jan 21, 2017lola_jane rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable and readable coming of age story of Queen Victoria. Goodwin does a good job of placing the reader in the setting although the history of the time takes a backseat to the personal experiences, internal motivation and feelings…
Jan 12, 2017AmandaG7 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall, an enjoyable and quick read. The novel has been obviously well researched and it is full of period detail about dress, court etiquette, and current events. My main issue is that I really struggled with liking Victoria and rooting…
Dec 30, 2016dontbugmeimreading rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A wonderful read but it ended just as Albert came on the scene. I want to know more! Hope there will be a sequel.