I received a free e-ARC through Netgalley.
Giselle, our protagonist, is building a relationship with Marie Antoinette as a 16-year-old in the palace during these turbulent times as France evolved from a monarchy to the Republic. The secondary plot is her romantic relationship with Leon as she comes of age. A good story both for those who enjoy historical fiction and/or romance as well as those with an interest in this time period.

Loved it. Absolutely wonderful book to read, I highly recommend this. It’s a well written story and I feel like this sort of plot hasn’t been used that often so it’s very fresh in my mind.
Whilst reading the novel it is very easy to feel the pull of the characters. Obviously I can’t spoil anything but at one point I felt my heart break along with the main character. It was so good!
Also the cover art is lovely too.

I am sad to say that this one just didn't work out for me at all. I enjoyed that this was told within Marie Antoinette’s household but not in her POV. But I just really didn't care for Giselle at all. I think those who die hard enjoy historical romances might enjoy this one. I do however also think that this is one of those books that won't appeal to everyone.