About the Book...
✦ Title: The King of Montreal
✦ Author: Daniela L. Norris
✦ Genre: Historical fiction
My Personal Rating
📖Synopsis
The year is 1800 when LouisCharles, only fifteen years old, arrives in Montréal. Known to everyone as Charles, he has escaped France aboard the illfated packet ship Freedom. Rescued by Basque fishermen, Charles is taken to the port of Montréal and left there to fend for himself as he bears the heavy secret of his true identity. A story of adventure, resilience, and historical mystery, The King of Montréal takes place in one of North America's most beautiful cities.💭My Thoughts
This was an intriguing premise, one that had the potential to unfold into something truly unique. The concept drew me in initially and made me curious to see where the story would go. The setting was beautiful, with descriptions that painted a vivid picture and created a strong sense of place throughout the book. The writing itself was expressive and showed a lot of potential- certain passages really stood out to me for their imagery and detail. However, the book ultimately was not my cup of tea. I didn’t connect with it as much as I’d hoped, the narrative was a little confusing at times, and certain elements made me slightly uncomfortable. But I can still see it appealing to many readers. Those with a taste for this kind of story will likely find it interesting and enjoy it more than was my experience.
*I received an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own.
Bookishly yours,
Lottie M.
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