** spoiler alert ** 
 Contains spoilers! But only if you aren't really familiar with the history behind the book anyway. 
 I've read one of Gregory's books before, and I wasn't too impressed with it (The King's Curse I think). It was very dry, and read mostly like a verbose timeline. 
 I've seen some of the Starz series this was based on and loved it (which is why I suppose I was willing to take a chance on this book even though I hadn't liked her other one). This book as Gregory herself says, is more fictional then her others and I think that's a large part of why it was so much more enjoyable. I loved the supernatural elements as well as the mysteries Gregory attempts to explain. 
 I think she does it rather well and gives plausible explanations (aside from the Melusina stuff of course) I felt the love between Elizabeth Woodville and King Edward. I was gutted by his death and subsequently the death of his sons. I love that they are described as the enchanted court and could almost feel the enchantment myself as Edward returns from battle after battle. There was more feeling in this book then "The Kings Curse" and therefore more reason to care. 
 My only complaint is that because this is based on history Elizabeth Woodville didn't triumph in the end! But I can hardly blame that on the book. I am still unsure as to whether or not I will continue with the rest of the series. I don't love this time period enough to put up with the roller coaster of ups and downs these royal families lived. Killing your own nephews? Declaring war on your brother? I'm more of Vikings vs. Saxons gal I suppose. At least that's all pretty straight forward. Back stabbing is to be expected.