In the Tudor age, ambition, power and charismatic allure are essential and Catherine Howard has plenty of all three. Not to mention her loyal best...
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Dec 18, 2011
Kimberly
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I'm going to be perfectly honest when I tell you that often historical fiction is not my thing. Sometimes I find the factual details to be mind numbing--but when it's done right--it gives me shivers. The truth can be scarier than the imagination.
GILT gave me shivers.
Longshore was a master of the skill, show--don't tell, particularly when it came to sharing her historical information. She painted a rich, vivid picture of the times and I never felt like I was pulled from t More...
GILT gave me shivers.
Longshore was a master of the skill, show--don't tell, particularly when it came to sharing her historical information. She painted a rich, vivid picture of the times and I never felt like I was pulled from t More...
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Oct 24, 2011
Donna
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This book brings history to like in a contemporary, beautifully written way.
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Dec 28, 2011
Gina
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Wow! I am awestruck by this brilliant historical story about King Henry VIII's fifth wife, 17 year old Catherine Howard, as told by her best friend and loyal chamberer, Kitty Tylney. I've read other books about King Henry VIII and his wives, but maybe because GILT is told through the eyes of a commoner, it strikes a truer and more profound chord to me than any other. Katherine Longshore does an amazing job fleshing out her cast of characters, she nails the psychological highs and lows of serving
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Nov 30, 2011
A.C.
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I knew what would happen in this story. I knew how the story would end; I knew all about the story Catherine Howard. Silly and young, desperate and immature, the cousin of Anne Boleyn, the queen that changed every rule--including those that put a queen beyond suspicion, beyond treason, beyond guilt.
But I didn't know about Kitty Tylney, the queen's best friend--the Kitty to her Cat. Kitty--along with the rest of the girls in the dowager Duchess of Norfolk's household--have been v More...
But I didn't know about Kitty Tylney, the queen's best friend--the Kitty to her Cat. Kitty--along with the rest of the girls in the dowager Duchess of Norfolk's household--have been v More...
Jan 07, 2012
Martha
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I received an ARC and the book comes out May 2012. This book will hopefully be marketed as upper YA because it is about King Henry VIII's fifth wife Catherine Howard, and well we mostly know how the Tudor legacy went.
It was hard to put this book down and eventhough I knew the fate of Catherine (Cat) it was full of surprises, intrigue, lies and betrayal.
Hopefully they change the cover before the book is published because I would never have picked up this book by the cover alone, it's More...
It was hard to put this book down and eventhough I knew the fate of Catherine (Cat) it was full of surprises, intrigue, lies and betrayal.
Hopefully they change the cover before the book is published because I would never have picked up this book by the cover alone, it's More...
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Jan 17, 2012
Heather
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This book was awesome. Like contemporary teen girl dramas, there’s a queen bee (quite literally in this case), a swirling flock of friends and frenemies, plenty of raging hormones, and secrets and lies at every turn. Except that in contemporary teen stories, much of this can be left behind as merely a scarring memory of high school. But in the world of Tudor drama, it can mean life or death.
I didn’t know much about the history of Catherine Howard, but I knew that being the wife of Ki More...
I didn’t know much about the history of Catherine Howard, but I knew that being the wife of Ki More...
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Oct 30, 2011
I may not be a fan of historical fiction that's not medieval, but I can't resist a book about political intrigue and navigating a court of deception, "secrets" and "treason".
Definitely looking forward!
Definitely looking forward!
Jan 29, 2012
ZOMG I <3 this book. Intrigue. Gossip. Romance. Life in the Tudor court. This book has it all.
Feb 05, 2012
Claire
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Utterly unputdownable YA historical fiction starring a brave, smart heroine supported by a cast of unforgettable characters, most notably Cat Howard herself. The court of Henry VIII fascinates me, and I therefore devoured GILT. I so enjoyed how this was primarily a story about Kitty, the main character, discovering her own inner strength and convictions, and only secondarily about her romantic intrigues. Still thinking about this one, hours after finishing it. Well done, Katherine Longshore!
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Jan 04, 2012
Kathy
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**Full review to come closer to the date of publication**
The relationship between Catherine Howard and Kitty Tylney will resonate with many girls/women. I loved the duality between the grandeur and danger of King Henry's Tudor court.
Katherine Longshore's Catherine Howard is calculating, manipulative, and paints a much more realistic portrait of the young woman who managed to become Queen.
I am looking forward to writing, and post my full review.
The relationship between Catherine Howard and Kitty Tylney will resonate with many girls/women. I loved the duality between the grandeur and danger of King Henry's Tudor court.
Katherine Longshore's Catherine Howard is calculating, manipulative, and paints a much more realistic portrait of the young woman who managed to become Queen.
I am looking forward to writing, and post my full review.
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Jan 18, 2012
Lauren
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Gilt is the perfect read for both a rainy afternoon or a day at the beach - it's lush and expensive setting, dishy royal plot, and a main character you'll identify with from the very start make it an irresistible book! Gilt's different perspective of Henry VIII's court will appeal to both romantics and history buffs!
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Nov 12, 2011
That cover really doesn't do much for me, but the synopsis sounds pretty interesting. I'll wait until some reviews are up until I make a decision..
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