Save your money and borrow this from the library if you have to read it! The character development was seriously lacking, the dialogue was horrid, the story line was barely if at all believable.And I will admit I am happy to suffer all of those things if I love the protagonist. I have to like someone in the story in order to read 975 pages about them, I'm funny like that. I did not like any of the characters, they were rotten, especially Amber. But if you liked Slammerkin you might just love this.

If you are particular like I am and you like what I like (take a look at my other reviews to get an idea) you will probably think this book is horrid drivel too. I have never left a review about a book that I didn't complete, I'm making an exception here because 323 pages IS a book for most authors and certainly plenty long enough for me to know I wasn't going to like it any better by reading 650 more. I too am one of those people who thinks you should finish the book if you start it. I am not like you.I'm fussy, I'm particular, I'm very judgmental.and I could only stand to read 323 pages of this awful book! I know some of you just love this book.and I'm happy for you.you are the good kind people who are able to go out into the world and make friends easily because you see the good in everyone regardless of how horrible and shallow and rotten they are. Amber herself was likeable at times, and positively frustrating at others ( she never seemed to learn from her mistakes ) but it was a fun read, taking readers through the Royal Court, and the taverns and theatres of the day and overall it was really enjoyable. It was difficult to find an affinity with many of the characters. The circles that she moves in have more than their share of characters who take whatever they want at the expense of others. Gosh, this story is a whirlwind of bawdiness, taking us into the Royal Courts, ( and its many bedrooms! ) The historical events of The Plague and The Great Fire of London add interest, but it's the characters that stand out, and not always for the right reasons.Īmber is definitely a flawed amoral individual, and she's not the only one. She's particularly well versed in the use of feminine wiles and eventually becomes the mistress of Charles II. However, Amber is an enticing young girl, both in terms of her beauty and her personality and wit.

If you're looking for a rollicking romp through 17th century Restoration England then this is it! 16 year old Amber St Clare finds herself homeless and penniless on the streets of London, and to make matters much worse she's also pregnant.

Forever amber novel