Queen of the Sea

This is perhaps one of the longest graphic novels I've read. I had read some good reviews and even though the subject matter wasn't completely intriguing me, I decided to give it a try.
Honestly? Not a bad book.

There is a LOT here. The artwork is beautiful and the words work. Sure, there are a lot of them at times as things need to be described– at times I thought it was getting a bit too info heavy, but then this is a historical novel and this information is important to have. The information was imparted well. Truly, this book is well done and at times emotional. I think it will appeal to many people.

I thought that I would like this a lot more than I did. The art is beautiful and I liked how it would change to a more simplistic, even stained-glass style when Margaret was telling a story. But that fact that it was just close enough to the actual story of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Mary Queen of Scots was distracting to me. If it had been even one more step removed from historical events I think I would have enjoyed it more. I kept thinking, “wait a minute, that's not how it happened!” But it was very well done and I think some historical fiction-minded kids will like it. I was just too distracted!