Review of Agatha the Beloved Queen

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Queen Agatha's story from Xana tries to improve the government system in her kingdom. This book is intended for adults only. The reviewers did the reviews well. I hope to read it soon.
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Agatha appears to be a strong woman. Her leadership skills makes her more attractive. This review just has the right flow of words. Great work!!
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I like medieval recreations, and it seems like this book, besides being entertaining contains important lessons. I'm glad you mentions the author's commentaries because I was a little hesitant about the erotic aspect of this book.
Thank you for your fantastic review.
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It does sound like non-fiction. I'm glad to hear you liked it because that cover wouldn't sell me on it.
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Post by Cristina Corui Mihailescu »

A very good review, addressing all the important parts of the novel. Agatha is indeed an interesting character, maybe too good to be true. But this is a story for adults and we like to imagine sometimes that everything is beautiful and good, like the world this queen wants to have around her.
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This sounds incredibly interesting. I had no idea that I needed to read an adult fairytale, but here I am. Congratulations on BOTD!
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If I didn't know better, I'd say this is a re-telling of what is actually going on in real-life: The majority submitting to the "royal" few, in the hope one of the few will stand up for them one day and deliver freedom to millions, if not billions, lest they meet an earlier demise.

Looking at the review I'd say it's another "fantasy" book reinforcing the one "saviour" narrative which has plunged billions of humans into a dependent state which they seem to relish (in their mind, that's their place).

So for me, nothing new here, just passing by.
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The title drawn my attention already. The review intrigued me to know more and to see if Agatha will succeed in her quest. Definitely going to read this. Congrats on BOTD. Thanks for a great review.
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I like the sound of this book and I would love to know how she was able to help the people. This book depicts the medieval time so I would love to know how a woman in medieval time was able to cope. Thanks for the review.
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I love a story with a strong female lead. I could feel Agatha's determination and I think she will succeed. Congrats on BOTD.
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Agatha sounds like a compassionate and true leader. Her struggle to curb injustice and help the poor to make a difference in Xana is admirable. Congratulations on BOTD!
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I love that even though this is a sci-fi fantasy book, the storyline has a realistic plot that comes across as non-fictional with every activity described in a similar way to the medieval lifestyle. I also love the fact that the author has an intriguing writing style ensuring the reader would not want to put the book down. Thanks for the review!
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I read this book a while back and enjoyed the storyline, where I could easily relate with the characters. Thanks for the review.
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I'm not a huge fan of historical fiction, but I loved the way you've described Agatha. She comes across as a head-strong woman, and given the era she lived in, taking a stand for what is right was a huge challenge that she willingly faced. My interest is piqued, and I want to check this book out. Thank you for the review!
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I love the fact that this book has a realistic plot. The author has also included commentaries in his novel. As a medieval story lover I look forward to reading this book. Thank you for your review.
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