This book is very well researched. The author tells the reader about the lifestyles, food, fashion, social structures, palaces, and military of 14th century Moorish culture in Granada, Spain. Yay for the good!The book was written from two point of views but instead of feeling like I was living this story with the characters, I felt like I was constantly being told the story. Dictated to almost. I had a lot of trouble connecting with the characters. I found their actions irritating, their feelings annoying, and their situations too convenient. I only give it two stars because I didn't hate it, but I would never read this book again. I have read a number of books in the past 6 months that are set in the middle ages, around the time of the crusades. This is the first book I've read that comes from an Islamic, Moorish point of view. I enjoyed reading about the culture of the Moors during this time period. Fatima is a moorish princess who becomes a Sultana. She is married at a young age to man her father chooses. She is a strong heroine for whom I felt great empathy. This is a well researched book. Although the pace slowed sometimes, I was engaged until the end. This is part of my Kindle subscription.
What do You think about Sultana (2011)?
Free ebook on Amazon. I've not encountered that many HF's set in Moorish Spain.
—Ede062011
