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justmissash (21 KP) rated Victoria in Books

Jun 23, 2019

Victoria

Daisy Goodwin | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry

9.3

(3 Ratings)

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For every girl, like myself, who once wished to be a princess or queen someday, this book is wonderful.
It starts as Alexandrina is looking towards her 18th birthday. Not to celebrate it but hoping that the present king will live long enough so she can be queen. Her mother and mothers possible lover are scheming together. They call her Drina and she hates it. She loves and wishes to be called Victoria. Her uncle, the king, finally passes after she turns 18 and she is crowned Queen. The story follows her challenges, fears, and triumphs as closely and intimately as possible. The story is honest and heartwarming and inspiring. She rises with grace and class to lead her country for a long time and surpasses the expectations of her mother and those around her. I loved the story and just how it was written. I feel like I know her now and I feel connected because of her feelings and emotions. I have not been on the threshold of becoming a queen but I do know what it feels like when others think they know best or have I'll intentions and want to release you from the chance to prove your greatness.
I received this book for free from SheSpeaks, but the opinions here are my own.

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The Smith of Smiths: Being the Life, Wit and Humour of Sydney Smith

Hesketh Pearson

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Queen Victoria was amused! It may seem unlikely but the preface to this famous biography is given...

Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) shared own list

Dec 11, 2017

If you've already finished season two of The Crown, and you can't enough of that royal drama, don't worry.

There are plenty of TV shows and movies that have depicted your favourite real-life royals, like The Queen starring Helen Mirren and PBS's Victoria starring Jenna Coleman.

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InStyle: Shows and Films to Watch After The Crown

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The Queen (2006)

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Reign - Season 4

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The Tudors - Season 4

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Downton Abbey - Season 6

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Victoria - Season 1

7.5 (2 Ratings) Rate It

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Victoria comes to the throne at a time of great economic turbulence and resurgent republicanism –...

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LissaBeth21 (6 KP) rated The Crown - Season 2 in TV

Dec 31, 2017

The masterful acting continues. Super impressed by the evolution of Claire Foy's Queen as she retreats further and and further into herself. I was really amazed to see the wonderful performance given by Finn Eliot as the young Prince Phillip. I cannot wait for Season 3!

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Jewels (684 KP) rated Glass Sword in Books

Jun 21, 2018

Glass Sword

Victoria Aveyard | 2016 | Young Adult (YA)

7.7

(31 Ratings)

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Better than the first book in the series. Starts out really slow for the first half, carrying the same pace and tone as Red Queen. The second half of the book picks up pace and becomes a better read. Worth reading to keep up with the story.

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Deborah (162 KP) rated The Sisters Who Would Be Queen in Books

Dec 19, 2018

Interesting and well written, this is a fresh look at the so-called Nine Days Queen, Lady Jane Grey, and her younger sisters, Katherine & Mary. It was clear that the author had done plenty of in-depth research and her telling of the story was entirely credible.