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The medievalish art on the cover of this giant graphic novel made me want to read it. I agree with other readers that it felt a bit long, though I still liked it. It was very educational on what life was like living as a nun and a scorned and punished woman on a desolate island. *Loosely inspired by the exile of Queen Elizabeth 1 by her sister Queen Mary in the 16th century.

Soft pick. I would like to start by saying that I went into this thinking it was a fantasy, even though it‘s only one because it‘s set in a fake world, so already I was disappointed. I also expected it to be YA but it was written more like a middle grade. The explanations of things like what a nun or a martyr is got a little annoying. The art was good and so were the characters, but I also think it could have been shorter. 3.5⭐️

I chose this graphic novel because it was on the npr best of list for this year. It was a good story and I liked the art and the progress and the characters. But it felt very incomplete, like it was only the first part of a larger story.

A gorgeously illustrated, entertaining alternate history inspired by the early years of Queen Elizabeth the First‘s reign, this book is perfect for fans of historical fiction. Easy to see why it‘s appearing on so many “best of” lists. Love the format—which includes sections of traditional text and sections of traditional comics/ graphic novels panels—and the strong narrative. A fun read and good addition to the library.

Just in to the library is a graphic novel that NPR has named one of their favorite comics/graphic novels of the year. It‘s an alternate history inspired by the early years of Queen Elizabeth the First (according to the dust jacket). Looking forward to a good read.

This book was so good that I gave it to my sister the second I finished it, so she could read it too. Thus, I don‘t have any of my own pictures of pages. I had to use some from amazon.

Delightful graphic with real insight into Renaissance-era convent life, inspired by the life of Queen Bess.

Not an especially auspicious day of reading (quantitatively speaking) for #24B4Monday & #SummersEndReadathon but remains, shall we say, one for the books. 🤦🏼‍♀️

This was part of my #bookhaul from the library yesterday. I loved this graphic novel very, very loosely based on the early years of Queen Elizabeth I.

At work for a few professional development days - but mostly skipping any professional development classes in favor of playing with new books 😍😍😍
It almost makes me excited to start the new school year!
#schoollibraries #litsyloveslibraries #librariansoflitsy

The heat broke last night, and we woke up to 69-degree weather, which means coffee and a book al fresco!

A delightful graphic novel loosely (oh so very loosely) based on Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Mary, Queen of the Sea gives us Margaret, a young girl raised by nuns on an island convent, and the actual adventures she can have in this faraway exile when not only one, but two possible friends arrive, including the standoffish Eleanor, who's been shoved off the throne by her sister. Adored this.

Another win on #librarything This graphic novel is loosely based on the life of #Queen Elizabeth I. Can't wait to read this one!

An beautiful graphic novel that‘s a loose reimagining of Elizabeth I and her sister Mary. The art was stunning. My only complaint was that the ending was lackluster. I wanted more!

Full review: https://wp.me/p9zANx-oe