A fascinating story and well researched.
Have read Samantha Wilcoxson books before and love the detail.
Can't wait to read the next one.
Thank you NetGalley

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Elizabeth, just like her mother-in-law, was always in the shadow of her husband and children, fortunately this well-researched and well-written novel gives her the credit well-deserved. Highly recommended to all fans of historical fiction.

I shelved this as to read in 2015 and got the opportunity to read it this year.

I'm not a fan - sorry. I don't think I was the target audience - I am thinking this was targeting at a younger reading audience, then again I might be wring, but that's how it comes off to me. A little to much "fluff" (romance) for me - I like my historical fiction with a bit more edge to it - warts and all. Here, I am presented with - a the start - with a young woman who appears much older than she is - a 4yo (1470) with an adult's perception of events around her. The story whisks along - years pass over mere pages; characters walk on and off as if on cue. There was no real attachment to any of them for me. The usual mythologies are given a new light, and whilst some authors take liberties with plotlines and characters, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

I will applaud the author for taking on the person of Elizabeth. Very little is really known about this woman who lived through so much yet remained in the background for a greater part of her life. She was the peace-weaver between the Lancastrians and Yorkists; she was the sister and mother of kings; but she had no political role in her husband's reign - except for that of wife and mother.

I have no interest in pursuing the rest of the books in this series. Just doesn't fit in with what I am looking for in my historical fiction - I will probably tackle something a little more in the realm of non-fiction.

I am a lover of Tudor history so my expectations were high in this book and I was not dissapointed.  The author had researched her subject well and this clearly showed.  Very interesting facts of which I was unaware with the War of the Roses.  I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Tudor hstory.

It is apparently really difficult to write about women in history because there is just not very much information recorded about them. So what we are left with is the woman’s role in the context of the men she is surrounded by.  And a lot of conjecture and imagination thrown in.  None-the-less, Elizabeth of York was a fascinating woman and I love a good War of the Roses book.

I enjoyed this book I really felt I was there perfect for fans of Alison Weir and Elizabeth chadwick

This was such a good book. I love historical storie and even more so when the author has done a lot of research in the development of the story. Not only is this really easy to read, I loved that there were then parts that I could look up and learn more about.
Highly recommended!

It's historical fiction let's not forget that, but Wilcoxsom manages nevertheless to lay down an entertaining book based on historical facts. It's not a surprise the big lines of the story is known to those who love British history and therefore offers none to hardly any big surprises.

BUT this book is recommendable since it will entertain and keep you reading.

Elizabeth of York was the daughter, niece, sister, wife, and mother of kings. However, her story has often been overlooked in famous of her son’s tragic wives. This novel is written well-written and humanizes Elizabeth as both a victim and survivor. I recommend this for fans of Alison Weir, C. W. Gortner, and Philippa Gregory.

Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen is an entertaining read for anyone who has an interest in the Tudor dynasty. The characterizations of Elizabeth, Henry VII and Richard III could have been better and the book is an easy read which outlines the major events in Elizabeth's life.

Tudor fiction is one of my favorite subjects, and Wilcoxson's history of Queen Elizabeth is no exception.

I really enjoyed this book, it’s well researched and well written. Full of information this life of Elizabeth of York brings to life the tumultuous times in which she lived. A great addition to a historians library.

This is a fascinating look behind the scenes at a particularly poignant time in English history. The Wars of the Roses devastated England/the United Kingdom for a ridiculously long time; the marriage of Elizabeth Plantagenet (House of York) to Henry Tudor (House of Lancaster) was unprecedented and unexpected and unconventional to say the least. It was also lovely to read about... With a marvelous eye for historical detail and a lyrical storytelling style, Wilcoxson has taken this particular moment in history and brought it to life. The characters are well developed and spring to life off the page. The history is compelling and presented with just the right touch of mystery to keep readers engaged. This was a thoroughly enjoyable book!

Elizabeth of York was the daughter of Edward IV, niece of Richard III, wife of Henry VII, and mother of Henry VIII,  Margaret, Queen of Scotland, and Mary, Queen of France. But what was she like as a person? In Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York, Samantha Wilcoxson brings the matriarch of the Tudor Dynasty to life for readers of historical fiction.

I continue to be fascinated with the Tudors and Tudor era of history, so it isn’t surprising that this novel immediately appealed to me even before I read its description. Not having read a book that focused on Elizabeth of York made this an even bigger must-read for me.

The story is told in two sections: Part I–Plantagenet Princess and Part II–Tudor Queen. The one constant throughout both sections of the book was intrigue, particularly involving what happened to the Princes in the Tower (Elizabeth’s brothers Edward and Richard) who vanished and were presumed murdered—a mystery that continues to endure centuries later. (I enjoyed the author’s imagining of what happened to the Princes, by the way. The timing of the ‘revelation’ was perfect!) Another constant was the conflict Elizabeth often feels regarding Henry’s actions to retain the throne. It was so easy to put myself in Elizabeth’s shoes and imagine how torn she must feel over her loyalties to her family and her husband, and being forced to choose between them time and again.

Wilcoxson’s writing is fantastic, and I adored the descriptions of events happening within the Tudor Court, and the various locations or general surroundings Elizabeth found herself in. Dialogue between characters was easy to follow and consistent, and Elizabeth’s inner thoughts made perfect sense in relation to the conversation at hand. These aren’t things I’d ordinarily make a point of mentioning in a review, but as these things were greatly lacking in something I recently reviewed, it stood out to me while reading this book.

This is the first book in the Plantagenet Embers series. I’m currently reading book two,  Faithful Traitor: The Story of Margaret Pole, which I’ll be reviewing sometime later this month. Based on what I’ve read so far? It’s a sure bet I’ve found a new historical fiction author to follow. Hooray!

I’m definitely recommending this book to historical fiction fans.

I received an advance reading copy of this book courtesy of BooksGoSocial via Netgalley.

I've always been a Henry VIII fan and read most everything I can find on his era.  This book enlarges the view of the Tudor reign with focus on Elizabeth, wife of Henry VII and mother of Henry VIII.  This was such a glorious, yet treacherous time in history that it's easy to become spellbound by Samantha Wilcoxson's writing style.  She builds each character, using history for the bones and fleshing out using the history of the times.  Every piece of the story is easily "seen" and while you know the outcome, the story is still fascinating enough to keep your interest.  I read this over a long weekend and found myself neglecting my "to do" list until I'd finished the book.

Tons of research are evident in Ms Wilcoxson's novel and once wrapped in the storyline, one truly cannot tell fact from fiction. So good at blending the two together here in this interesting novel. It was great to hear of characters other than the norm that one usually knows about from history. While I like the book, a few times I found myself skimming ahead just to get through the page filled with description, rarely were there any lulls, it flowed well and kept pace. Overall I do recomend it. Thank you to the publishers for letting me read an advance copy in exchange for a review.

I have read a few books about this period but there are few about Elizabeth. I enjoyed it and looked forward to getting time to read it. The only slight criticism was some American words and terms which seemed odd in an English historical novel . Elizabeth had a difficult,complex life in a volatile period of history. She seemed to have to hide her feelings and fears and although Henry loved her she did not trust him. The novel was very good at depicting the underlying terror and how the princesses were used as currency. Great read

Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen by Samantha Wilcoxson is specifically about the life of Elizabeth of York. 
This is a fabulous novel depicting the "under-the radar" details of a lesser-known important character in English History. The Daughter of Edward IV, niece to Richard III (and most likely perhaps more, however we will never truly know HOW much more), wife of Hendry VII (Henry Tudor), and mother to Henry VIII. A pivotal character in history, yet glossed over for her famous male counterparts. 
Wilcoxson does an excellent job making sure that this fictional novel of her life is as historically accurate as possible and gives readers a glimpse of how difficult and trying her life truly was. 
One has to sympathize in regards to the many losses she experienced (the Princes in the Tower), loss of her parents, her uncle (first love?), and the difficult marriage she was forced to consent to with Henry Tudor (and dealing with his overbearing mother Lady Margaret Beaufort, and the loss of 2 children (not including the last child that ended in the death of Elizabeth herself. 
One has to be inspired by her perseverance in all that she lived through and overcame. 
The author paints this picture perfectly and encourages the reader to dive in and search out more information in regards to WOR and the Tudor dynasty. 
I give this book 5 stars.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review.

Honestly, I’ve never given any thought to the history of England from 1470 to 1503.  And prior to reading this book, my knowledge of the Tudor monarchy was limited to documentaries that I’ve watched about the infamous Henry VIII and his many wives.  This historical novel gives a fascinating glimpse of the life of Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor queen and mother of Henry VIII.  

Elizabeth was portrayed as a kind, lovely person and I enjoyed spending time with her.  In the world that she lived in, when a man’s word was law in his home and the king’s word was law in England, she achieved an amazing balance – yielding when possible without becoming a passive pawn in the cruel political games that surrounded her.  She extended all of the compassion and kindness that it was in her power to give and then she left the rest to God.

Some portions of the novel truly transported me to another time, another place, another world.  Other portions seemed as though they had been copied and pasted from a history book and, although I admire the historical accuracy of the novel, those passages seemed rather dry and lacking in good storytelling. 

Both the third person narration and the dialogue were written in modern language and, although anachronistic, I think this was an excellent choice.  After all, who would want to read a book filled with dialogue such as the following (I lifted this passage from a book by Thomas Malory that was published in 1485):  “Wherefore make ye such dole?” said the lady. “I wot not,” said Pellinore, “but my heart mourneth sore of the death of her, for she was a passing fair lady and a young.”

I'm looking forward to reading the rest of this series.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for a digital advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

Note: this review is based on an ARC from Netgalley.

"Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen" is a historical novel of the life of Elizabeth of York. As a rabid fan of historical fiction, I was excited to read this take on Elizabeth. My feelings after the book are mixed, though, and it really depends on the author's intent.

If the book's intended audience is closer to middle school, the book is fine. It's a capable retelling and where the author is required to make interpretative decisions with the past, nothing is particularly egregious, I'd say. At worst, smaller me would've been annoyed at how fast the book moves, with time skips and chapters amounting to a few pages. There isn't a lot of characterization to speak of, the language is clean, and adult topics are kept politely off-stage from the reader.

If the book's intended audience is to sit among historical fiction for adults, though, I'd say it needs work. In particular, the lack of deep characterization and the speed of the plot movement gives the book a shallow, simple, flat feel. Occasional shifts from our main point of view (Elizabeth's) just underline our lack of attachment to the characters, because there seems to be nothing substantially different between the minds of different speakers. This is frustrating because there are moments where if the author had paused more and developed her scene further, thinking more visually about setting vs. just dialogue, we could have had a richer experience. I sometimes think of written works like baked goods, and if so, this is just a few steps above newly formed (delicious) dough. (Yes, I'm hungry. What of it?) Bottom line: There's something good that come of this, but I just don't see it on the pages as-is.