Review of Agatha the Beloved Queen

[ivy mia]

The novel delves into themes of love, loss, and the power of the human spirit. It celebrates the importance of empathy, compassion, and the pursuit of a just society.

[Rebecca De Figueiredo]

Thank you for the review, it was a balanced simplification of the story. I’m a lover of history and this novel seems too ‘made-up’ for me, as my understanding of historical monarchy is definitely not as Agatha is portrayed. Because of this, I thought would be good for young readers, until I read the reviewers words about ‘mature content’.

[Louisa J Mackay]

"Agatha the Beloved Queen" by Fred Pilcher seems like the type of novel that will pull you into its magical, romantic and adventurous story, with the intention of lingering in your mind long after the final page is turned. May your reading be all of the above or better.

[tarafarah7]

Today's BOTD follows Queen Agatha as she seeks to bring prosperity to her people, while doing away with injustice and inequality. Adult readers of fantasy, romance, and women characters in leadership roles will want to check this one out. Thank you for the helpful review!

[NetMassimo]

This novel contains some interesting elements with problems mirroring the ones that exist on Earth. It's a situation that makes you think of a better world and offers some food for thought. Thank you for your great review!

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Agatha the Beloved Queen by Fred Pilcher is a fantasy novel that blends a powerful heroine with themes of justice, compassion, and wisdom. Agatha's journey from young idealist to steadfast queen facing dark challenges is inspiring. Highly recommend for anyone into epic tales with strong female leads and a dash of romance. Congratulations on being BOTD!

[Ajiferuke Ajibola]

"Agatha the Beloved Queen" by Fred Pilcher seems intriguing. Agatha, in my opinion, is a perfect queen. She's the kind of leader needed in today's world. Congrats on BOTD. Beautiful review.

[Nerea]

Fairy tales and monarchy are usually suspenseful yet somewhat appealing to the hearts of many readers...Agatha seems to be a very interesting character with amazing qualities like compassion, empathy, justice, and more, which clearly made up both her inward and outward personality. Many of her subjects fell in love with that bit if her. I would love to follow through the story and enjoy events during Agatha's reign. Congratulations on being the BOTD

[Fanisa Ndhabambi]

Agatha the Beloved Queen by Fred Pilcher, is an amazing reading experience that showcases the power of the feminine authoritarian wisdom in ruling her kingdom. Queen Agatha's subconscious was the only thing that bothered her until she got a matriarch whisper that it was okay to be barren. Everyone in this kingdom is responsible for mothering them. She acknowledged her place as wife and a Queen and served with humility. We can learn how to juggle our lives through Queen Agatha's reign.

[Gerry Steen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Agatha the Beloved Queen" by Fred Pilcher.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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In the small birthing room, when Queen Julia was holding her newborn daughter, her daughter's fairy godmother appeared before her to grant Agatha three precious gifts: wisdom, compassion, and perception of character. The fairy godmother promises Queen Julia an extraordinary future for her daughter, Agatha, if she nurtures and teaches Agatha to be a good monarch. She foresees the most prosperous and peaceful time in the land of Xana under Agatha's reign.

Agatha grows up to be the most beautiful young lady in her kingdom, and her soul matches her outer appearance. Her compassion, wisdom, humbleness, and sense of justice earn her a place in the hearts of the commoners of her land. However, these qualities open a great chasm between her and the aristocrats. They see her mingling with the commoners and her disdain for extravagances as non-royal qualities, and the constant support she provides for the commoners against the aristocrats only makes things worse.

Even at a young age, Agatha recognizes the injustice in her mother's regime and her bias towards the aristocrats; despite her efforts to raise the welfare of the people, her mother's decisions restrict her, which only makes her determined to change this once she is in the position of power. She vows to make all the people of Xana share its wealth, regardless of their status. But when darkness, hunger, and death plague her kingdom with the arrival of the evil wizard, Magi, she finds it hard to fulfill her promise. Nonetheless, she holds her ground for her people, gives them hope when they see none, and supports them through the dark times under the sorcerer Magi's control.

Agatha the Beloved Queen by Fred Pilcher is a fantasy-romantic novel with a strong feminine lead character. The events in this novel take place a few hundred years ago. The author skillfully describes the carriages, sword battles, archery-trained fighters, markets, simple houses, and grand castles in this era. I enjoyed the narrative writing style he uses in this novel. He introduces the events as an old legend narrated from modern people's points of view, which gives it a historical and mystical theme that I found unique.

Agatha's character was admirable; her wisdom, compassion, intellect, morals, and ambition made her a perfect queen. Furthermore, I admired her humility in admitting to her subordinates that the mistake they made was her fault for issuing an inaccurate command. There are also a few admirable lessons subtly and expertly woven within the plot. One that resonated with me more than any other: "To have a true friend, you must first of all be a true friend." Agatha was more of a mother, educating and raising her children with the correct ethics to live their lives by.

I enjoyed reading about the other influential women, such as Anya, Sylvia, and Charlotta. Their roles were as essential as the Queen's to the prosperity of their kingdom. They demonstrated how motivated women can achieve any position they desire, even without the help of a fairy godmother. On the other hand, I would have liked for Prince Olaf to have a more substantial rule, at least in consulting Queen Agatha on war strategies. I believe this professionally edited and well-written novel deserves 5 out of 5 stars, as I didn't find anything to dislike while reading it.

I recommend Agatha the Beloved Queen to fiction and romance fans. However, I believe it is more appropriate for adults due to the mature content included.

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Agatha is a benevolant and visionary queen. From reading your review, I would call this story historical-fiction fantasy. The rich backdrop, the powerful women, and the suspenseful fantasy make this a book that I would spend time with. Congratulations to, Fred Pilcher, for earning a 5-star rating from you.

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

I enjoyed your review! I am not into fantasy storylines, so I will pass on this one. The cover of the book is poorly designed and looks horrible to me. I read that the book has a lot of sexual scenes in it, which you didn't mention. I think readers should be warned of those.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

Agatha's character was admirable; her wisdom, compassion, intellect, morals, and ambition made her a perfect queen. Furthermore, I admired her humility in admitting to her subordinates that the mistake they made was her fault for issuing an inaccurate command. There are also a few admirable lessons subtly and expertly woven within the plot. One that resonated with me more than any other: "To have a true friend, you must first of all be a true friend." Agatha was more of a mother, educating and raising her children with the correct ethics to live their lives by.

That's a great quote! I love a strong female lead, and I like romance with a little spice.
Thank you for your review.

[Igori Joy]

I am already drawn to reading this book. I love stories of women in power doing the most of things.

[Seetha E]

The captivating characters, a strong female lead, and a rich tapestry of themes, paired with exceptional writing, truly draw me in as I eagerly anticipate the conclusion of Agatha's struggle and the fate of the kingdom of Xana. Your review is outstanding—well-structured and thoroughly detailed.

[Olebu Rejoice]

"Agatha the Beloved Queen" by Fred Pilcher tells the story of Agatha, a kind woman loved by the common people but despised by the aristocrats. She is determined to reform the unjust system. When the evil wizard Magi threatens Xana, Agatha must confront her greatest challenge in the fight for her people's hope.