The Empress: A Novel
Gigi Griffis
Sep 2022 · Dreamscape Media · Narrated by Ellie Rose Boswell and Dominic Burgess
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The year is 1853, and Princess Elisabeth “Sisi” of Bavaria has been very clear: She will wait for the head-over-heels love the poets speak of, or she will have no love at all. Just because her older sister, Helene, is eagerly heeding their mother’s advice and preparing to marry Emperor Franz of Austria does not mean Sisi must also subject herself to such a dutiful exis¬tence. Sisi knows there is more to life than luncheons and corsets—if only someone would let her experience it all firsthand. Meanwhile, in Austria, the emperor is recovering from an assassination attempt. In a bid to keep the peace, Franz has recommitted himself to his imperial duties—and promised to romance the pliant Helene of Bavaria at his upcoming birthday celebration. How better to unite the empire than with the announcement of a new empress? But when Sisi and Franz meet unexpectedly in the palace gardens, away from the prying eyes and relentless critique of the court, their connection cannot be denied. And as their illicit conversations turn into something more, they must soon choose between the expectations of their families and standing up for what they truly believe in . . .
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September 27, 2022
This novella reads like a historical YA romance. It’s described as steamy, but there’s only one intimate scene, and it’s pretty mild. The first half has an insta-love feel to it. The relationship is better developed in the second half. It’s a love triangle, so a lot of time is spent on Sisi’s relationship with her sister. I love Sisi’s rebellious nature. She and Franz are well suited, and the book is uplifting. Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC.
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