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Click the picture to watch my latest Forgotten Feature Vlog!   HERE .... COME .... THE .... ZOOMS!!! (To be exclaimed in true Master Fashion like "Here Come The Drums"/ For those of you that have no idea what I am talking about - here's a YouTube clip - but it isn't actually relevant to this other than my fandom quirkiness - so feel free to scroll down for the important stuff! As I have mentioned before, 2021 is going to see the start of regular Zoom chats! We have already had a couple with Susan Harris, and yes there are more of those coming, but this week on Friday 29th January I will be chatting with author Jodi Gallegos!
We will be talking about her books, crowns, royals, treachery, and anything else that comes up – BUT she has also agreed to answer your questions so leave them below. Whilst book questions are ALWAYS welcome – feel free to think a little outside the box too! You know how this works – a Melanie’s Muses video is always a little unexpected! **Questions must be posted by 11.59pm Thursday January 28th 2021 ET. Video will be posted at a future date** Click the picture below to see this week's Mail Call Reviews!  Click the picture to watch my latest vlog about one of my favorite forgotten movies, Prayer of the Rollerboys!  Click the picture to see my latest Vlog! Greg and Susan are back and we discuss the Vikings final season - FILLED WITH SPOILERS! 
For those that have been waiting to add this to their actual bookshelf - that day has come! Need a refresher on WHY you need this? Scroll to the bottom to read my original review!
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Original Review Posted When eBook Released -
So here we are! The penultimate book in what continues to be a complete roller-coaster ride of a series. The stakes have never been higher than they are at the beginning of this book, and without giving spoilers, all I can say is that just when you think you might have figured out what's going to happen - I would bet good money that you haven't.
Anyone who follows my reviews knows that I have been a fan of this series since day 1, and Susan continues to push the limits, the action, and reader stress levels, in a way that few others do.
If you haven't started this series yet - what are you waiting for? Book 1 Skin and Bones is currently free! For those that have been anxiously awaiting this installment - you will NOT be disappointed. The only down side is that when you are done, and your mouth is hanging open - you will realize that the wait is on again for the final installment. On the plus side at least I don't think even Susan can manage to cliffhanger that one.
A solid 5 stars from me and definitely Melanie's Muses approved!
Anyone who follows my reviews knows that I have been a fan of this series since day 1, and Susan continues to push the limits, the action, and reader stress levels, in a way that few others do.
If you haven't started this series yet - what are you waiting for? Book 1 Skin and Bones is currently free! For those that have been anxiously awaiting this installment - you will NOT be disappointed. The only down side is that when you are done, and your mouth is hanging open - you will realize that the wait is on again for the final installment. On the plus side at least I don't think even Susan can manage to cliffhanger that one.
A solid 5 stars from me and definitely Melanie's Muses approved!
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My Story: Anne Boleyn and Me Official Blurb
When the King came riding in on his big, black horse, a murmer went up, because his tunic was stitched with the words, DECLARE I DARE NOT. All the ladies were giggling behind their hands, and I asked Mama what it meant. Her face had turned quite pink and she said, ..Never mind.., so I asked Rosanna later. She told me the words meant the King has a new love, but he dares not say her name.But everyone knows her name, of course. It is Anne Boleyn.
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Basic Info
Standalone or series?
Standalone
Category
YA Historical Fiction (Although interesting note - it was published under the Scholastic Non-Fiction imprint)
How did I get this book?
Susan sent it to me as part of my Christmas present.
Why did I choose to read this book: I adore the Tudor history, especially anything focused around Anne Boleyn's story.
And Now To The Review!
First Impressions:
This book is written in the form of journal entries from a servant. It starts with the writer being only 11, but there are very few entries for this age, and it quickly moves on.
General Review
I love to read alternative perspectives, and although from the title I expected a more favorable account of life with Anne, it s clear early on that the writer strongly sides with Queen Katherine, having been raised for her early life as part of her court.
The general history included appears to be accurate (based on what I have read / watched before), which is always a good sign, and this new perspective made for a very interesting read. Many shows have taken the angle of showing things from the servants’ point of view with great success, and this for me was no different. Although supposedly written as the girl in question aged, the only issue really was that the language didn't change. As most people age, even just with speech, the phrasing would be different, but this stayed the same from beginning to end.
Final Thoughts
I am not sure if this would be a book that many would enjoy, unless they already had an interest in that period in history. A lot of what is written I know I interpreted with a bias based on what I already knew, which wasn't an issue, but I am not sure how well it would work as a cold read. Especially as the general age it is supposed to be aimed for would be 11-16 (based on normal Scholastic book tendencies). That being said, I am thrilled to have this as a part of my collection. I can honestly say I enjoyed this unique take.
Rating
A solid 4 stars - with a note that this probably wouldn't be a general recommendation for every reader, just my personal enjoyment.
Standalone or series?
Standalone
Category
YA Historical Fiction (Although interesting note - it was published under the Scholastic Non-Fiction imprint)
How did I get this book?
Susan sent it to me as part of my Christmas present.
Why did I choose to read this book: I adore the Tudor history, especially anything focused around Anne Boleyn's story.
And Now To The Review!
First Impressions:
This book is written in the form of journal entries from a servant. It starts with the writer being only 11, but there are very few entries for this age, and it quickly moves on.
General Review
I love to read alternative perspectives, and although from the title I expected a more favorable account of life with Anne, it s clear early on that the writer strongly sides with Queen Katherine, having been raised for her early life as part of her court.
The general history included appears to be accurate (based on what I have read / watched before), which is always a good sign, and this new perspective made for a very interesting read. Many shows have taken the angle of showing things from the servants’ point of view with great success, and this for me was no different. Although supposedly written as the girl in question aged, the only issue really was that the language didn't change. As most people age, even just with speech, the phrasing would be different, but this stayed the same from beginning to end.
Final Thoughts
I am not sure if this would be a book that many would enjoy, unless they already had an interest in that period in history. A lot of what is written I know I interpreted with a bias based on what I already knew, which wasn't an issue, but I am not sure how well it would work as a cold read. Especially as the general age it is supposed to be aimed for would be 11-16 (based on normal Scholastic book tendencies). That being said, I am thrilled to have this as a part of my collection. I can honestly say I enjoyed this unique take.
Rating
A solid 4 stars - with a note that this probably wouldn't be a general recommendation for every reader, just my personal enjoyment.
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Vampires are back and they're more enticing than ever! Fans of the Sanguine Crown series by Susan Harris won't have to hide their cravings for long, because the third book is dropping soon. Wicked Game by Susan Harris is the exciting continuation of the new young adult vampire series that pays homage to the classics, while breathing fresh and revitalized life back into the genre.
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