My favorite parts of the book were the stamp scene and the end chapter I will let the readers judge for themselves which parts they love the most, but they showed different sides to Victoria and really gave me a strong emotional reaction (in the best way). However, about 30-40 pages into it, I was completely sucked into the story and absolutely hanging on each and every word. The book began somewhat slowly, and at first, I found it difficult to keep all the characters straight as they use so many titles plus names. The book inspired in me an interest in British history, and I definitely googled for more information as I read (although you certainly do not need to do so). Her joys, her worries, and her sadnesses were also mine by the end of the novel. In this book, we get to know Victoria very well- I often felt like I was her confidante, navigating the political and social minefield of the British elite with her. She has developed Victoria as a truly complex character with many sides- pride, wit, lonely, romantic, etc.- making her into someone we could easily imagine knowing well.
Victoria really came alive for me in this book how accurate the portrayal is only she could say, but I felt that the insight of Daisy Goodwin was truly remarkable and fascinating.
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