I just thought this one might be fun. Here are the tricks that Teemo can do!
Down : This was weird. He doesn't go down like a normal dog. He just kind of flops over. He learned it after a few weeks.
Shake : This took me about a half a year or more to get him to understand what in the world was going on.
Beg : This took me over a year. He still isn't consistent about it.
Teemo is a lot harder to train, truthfully. He also knows come and stay - but you have to constantly remind him while he's doing them or he gets distracted. Raynor is smarter and more obedient, despite that corgis are supposed to be like 20 times more intelligent that basset hounds/beagles. Later in the month, I'll post Raynor's tricks!
PS. Like Teemo's collar in this post? The Mod Dog is having a winter sale - visit her site and enter code WINTER and get 20% off. Teemo's collar is this one.
omgomgomgomgogm :)! I love those gifs! Bodhi doesn't shake yet, he getss distracted when I reach for his foot!
This is a fun post! I can't wait to train my future doggies haha. Cats don't do anything :') Well, at least now my cat will stand at two feet to reach for candy, that's already awesome haha.
Love the little GIFs! So cool to see how Teemo actually moves. Adorable. Love beg! I wish I had the patience to teach Marly more interesting tricks than just sit, stay, and lay down. Maybe one day we'll get around to it!
Your dogs are so adorable!!
Casey and Teemo have the same collar from different shops! I got excited because I had never seen another dog with the same one. I love Teemo's tricks, I look forward to seeing Raynor's!
Walter got sit, lay down, shake, roll over, and speak pretty quickly. Like less than a week for each. now, if I have a treat...he will sit and put his paw up ready to shake OR lay down and roll over really fast...without me saying anything. I have to re-teach him how to listen to what command I want. And he's terrible at stay and come.
This is adorable!! I want to teach Duke to bed, so far he can only sit, and shake a paw, and stay. For some reason he doesn't come when we call his name either, which is soooo ridiculous.
cute! i just snagged a new collar for my pooch :) we got the squirrel one, love it!
My dogs ignore me most of the time when I tell them to do something. One of them comes when you call the other one. Alas! They're crazy. Your dog is freakin' cute, and he seems like a good boy!
How fun! My cousin has two Corgi's and they are hilarious.
So adorable! I enjoyed watching Teemo's tricks so much! I can't wait to see Raynor's tricks next!
Haha- your dog is so cute. Ours got confused by shake too- except for The Boy's dog Max who "pounds it" (gives a fist-bump) instead of a regular handshake.
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I seriously cannot get over how cute your dogs are! It makes me sad I can't get any pictures of my dog, Bella though. She does some pretty cool tricks I would love to show off, but she's terrified of my camera. If Teemo's tricks are this good and Raynor's are better, I can't wait to see those.
So cute! My dog is still in need of some training. Seriously. To get her to "shake" she seemed to respond to "high-five" better. So, that's how she shakes, giving high-fives. ha!
Alas, The Corginator knows no tricks, except flop, drop, and roll when she doesn't want to go where I'm going. She's frighteningly smart, but trickless...lol.
Teemo is the cutest ever.
Neat! I took my Australian Shepherd into Petsmart yesterday, and a very nice pet trainer took him into his room for a free private session. He learned 3 new tricks in about 10 minutes. Apparently there is an Aussie in my state that knows 370 commands!
so cute! my dogs are impossible to train, but we are still trying to get one of them to do shake. they will sit and that's about it, but they will definitely come to you if you have food haha.
Can I come and steal him? He is beyond out of this world. My dumb (smart) dogs won't do any tricks. My staffie, Mila, can sit, but that's it. Jack Russel Jethro? He fetches balls.
So cute! Fox can do a ridiculous amount of tricks, he loooves it. I only taught him one though, my man taught him the rest haha! Sometimes he'll just run through all his tricks though instead of waiting to be cued!


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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Fresh off the national stage of a failed presidential bid, Republican Michele Bachmann said Tuesday that she will seek re-election to her Minnesota congressional seat, even though her home is being thrown into a district currently represented by a Democrat.
A judicial panel released a new congressional map that put Bachmann's St. Paul suburb of Stillwater in the new 4th District. Had Bachmann decided to run there, it would have set up a potential general election matchup with six-term incumbent Betty McCollum, the state's only other woman in the U.S. House.
Instead, Bachmann said she plans to seek re-election in the redrawn 6th District, which runs from suburbs north of the Twin Cities in a line northwest to the city of St. Cloud. She said that represents "the heart" of the district she has represented since 2007.
WCCO's John Williams Interviews Bachmann
Bachmann said the national prominence she gained on the presidential stump paves the way for her to be an even more outspoken advocate for fiscal conservatism in Congress. She made a splash early by winning a high-profile straw poll of Iowa Republicans in August but was unable to maintain the momentum. She dropped out of the race in early January after finishing last in the leadoff caucuses in Iowa, the state where she was born.
"I embody the voice of the 6th Congressional District," Bachmann said. "I faithfully took that voice all across the United States, and amplified that very common sense Minnesota heartland voice of not spending more money than we take in, not increasing anyone's taxes and having the government live within its means."
Bachmann, a favorite of tea party conservatives who has often clashed with establishment Republicans, fared better in the court-drawn map than the one drawn by Minnesota's GOP-controlled Legislature in 2011. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed that plan, saying at the time he believed Republicans unfairly targeted Democratic incumbents and that he was only willing to sign redistricting proposals if they had bipartisan support.
The inability of Dayton and GOP lawmakers to agree on a political realignment threw the issue into the courts, where it has almost always landed in recent decades. Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea appointed a panel of state judges to draw up new maps, and the group considered proposals from interested groups including the state Democratic and Republican parties.
Bachmann's 6th District gained nearly 100,000 residents since the 2000 census, forcing the panel to trim suburban areas on its eastern edge — including the Stillwater precinct where Bachmann lives. Shortly after word of Bachmann's decision broke Tuesday, McCollum's campaign sent out a press release taunting Bachmann for "running away" from a challenge.
The new 6th is largely made up of her longtime turf and political power base, including the suburban city of Anoka where her family moved when she was 12 and counties northwest of the Twin Cities dominated by the kind of socially conservative voters who have traditionally supported her. If anything, the district might be even more conservative because it gained a portion of Republican-leaning Carver County.
That comes at the expense of her fellow Republican, U.S. Rep. John Kline, whose 2nd District appeared to grow slightly more favorable toward Democrats.
There were few revisions to Minnesota's other seven congressional districts as a result of redistricting, the once-per-decade redrawing of congressional and legislative boundaries to reflect post-census population shifts. Bachmann was the only one of Minnesota's eight members of Congress to be displaced; the other three Republicans and four Democrats stayed in the districts they currently represent.
Neither Bachmann nor Kline has gained a Democratic opponent yet.
Bachmann's presidential bid will hand campaign fodder to her eventual opponent. She missed 71 percent of congressional votes between when she declared her presidential candidacy last June and when she dropped out in early January. Also, while campaigning in Iowa she repeatedly stressed her roots in that state directly to Minnesota's south.
While members of Congress aren't required to live in the districts they represent, Minnesota state lawmakers do face that requirement. Of the state's 201 legislators, 46 were thrown into districts with fellow incumbents, including the Republican House majority leader, Matt Dean.
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Richard Wright dies at 65
1943-2008: Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright.
Pink Floyd keyboard player and founding member Richard Wright has died at the age of 65 after a short cancer illness, his spokesman said.
Wright died at his home in England on Monday.
Wright, guitarist Roger Waters and drummer Nick Mason founded the band that became Pink Floyd in the 1960s when they were students.
Pink Floyd went on to become one of the biggest names in rock.
"The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great sadness that Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer," his spokesman said in a statement.
"The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."
Wright co-wrote five songs on the Dark Side Of The Moon LP which was released in 1973 and spent 14 years on the Billboard 200 album chart to become one of the best-selling albums ever.
Wright left Pink Floyd after falling out with Waters during sessions for The Wall.
He rejoined the band in 1987.
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Isorski said...
I love the photo you chose. The few times the cameras landed on Wright at Live8, you could see he was having a blast playing. I am so glad in retrospect that the reunion happened. He will be missed.
I posted a tribute at my blog too, at http://isorski.blogspot.com/2008/09/pink-floyds-richard-wright-passes-at-65.html.
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Allan Bontjer said...
Hi Isorski, I liked your little bit on your blog. Yes, Richard lost interest for a while, but I think he was written out of some of the contracts. Only got paid for his bits. I'm mostly a fan of the band for all the bits pre Wish you were here, but did see them in 1988, Sydney. Bye, Allan
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In the court of King Henry VIII, nothing is free--
and love comes at the highest price of all.
When Kitty Tylney's best friend, Catherine Howard, worms her way into King Henry VIII's heart and brings Kitty to court, she's thrust into a world filled with fabulous gowns, sparkling jewels, and elegant parties. No longer stuck in Cat's shadow, Kitty's now caught between two In the court of King Henry VIII, nothing is free--
When Kitty Tylney's best friend, Catherine Howard, worms her way into King Henry VIII's heart and brings Kitty to court, she's thrust into a world filled with fabulous gowns, sparkling jewels, and elegant parties. No longer stuck in Cat's shadow, Kitty's now caught between two men--the object of her affection and the object of her desire. But court is also full of secrets, lies, and sordid affairs, and as Kitty witnesses Cat's meteoric rise and fall as queen, she must figure out how to keep being a good friend when the price of telling the truth could literally be her head. ...more
Published May 15th 2012 by Viking Juvenile
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Jan 08, 2012 April rated it it was amazing
Shelves: ya, historical-fiction, own, for-review, highly-recommended
Not gonna lie, I will read the shit out of most young adult historical fiction books about the Tudors. Seriously, that noise with King Henry VIII is like a reality show with how many wives he goes through. YOU GUYS Gilt by Katherine Longshore fulfilled all my wildest historical fiction dreams AND MORE. I love historical fiction but have been burned with some bad ones lately, and y'all I am here to let you know Gilt is one of the GOOD ones.
Read the rest of my review here Not gonna lie, I will read the shit out of most young adult historical fiction books about the Tudors. Seriously, that noise with King Henry VIII is like a reality show with how many wives he goes through. YOU GUYS Gilt by Katherine Longshore fulfilled all my wildest historical fiction dreams AND MORE. I love historical fiction but have been burned with some bad ones lately, and y'all I am here to let you know Gilt is one of the GOOD ones.
Read the rest of my review here ...more
Jan 17, 2012 Michelle, the Bookshelf Stalker Queen of the Undead rated it really liked it
Gilt is so perfectly named. It was my guilty pleasure. I know this is weird (and when have I not been weird) but it reminded me of my favorite pizza. Whenever I want to be lazy (which is often), and not take the time to get out the ingredients, slice and dice, and cook dinner, I get this wonderful pizza from down the street. And I love it. It is so much easier than making dinner. And really, it probably tastes better.
Gilt was my favorite pizza. It is the lazy person's historical fiction but in Gilt is so perfectly named. It was my guilty pleasure. I know this is weird (and when have I not been weird) but it reminded me of my favorite pizza. Whenever I want to be lazy (which is often), and not take the time to get out the ingredients, slice and dice, and cook dinner, I get this wonderful pizza from down the street. And I love it. It is so much easier than making dinner. And really, it probably tastes better.
Gilt was my favorite pizza. It is the lazy person's historical fiction but in the end, it is just as good as the real thing. Do I feel guilty for liking it this much? Maybe just a tad bit. Why? The book is full of modern language even though the setting is far from modern. Some of the characters lived in our history books but I do not know if they were accurately represented in this book (nor do I care). Gilt may not be the perfect book to represent the historical era portrayed in the book, but it was the perfect book for me at the right time. And just like my favorite pizza, I consumed this book.
If you've never read a historical fiction novel, or you've always been intimidated by the language used in historical fiction, this book might be the perfect book for you to break into an entirely new genre.
Sometimes a book is great not because it's the best in its genre but just because it was right for you at the right time. Gilt was my guilty pleasure and I'm glad I had a chance to read it.
Jan 12, 2011 A.C. Gaughen rated it it was amazing
I knew what would happen in this story. I knew how the story would end; I knew all about the story Catherine Howard. Silly and young, desperate and immature, the cousin of Anne Boleyn, the queen that changed every rule--including those that put a queen beyond suspicion, beyond treason, beyond guilt.
But I didn't know about Kitty Tylney, the queen's best friend--the Kitty to her Cat. Kitty--along with the rest of the girls in the dowager Duchess of Norfolk's household--have been virtually abandon I knew what would happen in this story. I knew how the story would end; I knew all about the story Catherine Howard. Silly and young, desperate and immature, the cousin of Anne Boleyn, the queen that changed every rule--including those that put a queen beyond suspicion, beyond treason, beyond guilt.
But I didn't know about Kitty Tylney, the queen's best friend--the Kitty to her Cat. Kitty--along with the rest of the girls in the dowager Duchess of Norfolk's household--have been virtually abandoned by their families, sent to "betterment" when they really mean oblivion. There, Catherine Howard rules--not as the prettiest, or the smartest, but simply as Queen of Misrule because she says so, and in true mean-girl fashion, everyone else falls to the power of her spell.
And it's there, in the late night secret meetings of young men and young women, in the giddy silliness of youth and flirtation, that the secrets that bring one of England's greatest monarchs to send his fifth wife to death are sown (and sewn, as it were).
But secrets are nothing without someone to keep them, and Kitty does that. Kitty holds Cat's secrets out of devastating loyalty, even when it isn't returned. I think every girl knows the pain of the capacity your childhood friends have to hurt you--sometimes unintentionally, sometimes not--and these moments made me give Kitty MY loyalty.
Kitty doesn't always make the right decisions as she navigates a cutthroat world where she can never hope to belong, but watching her find her feet and find herself amidst the lush backdrop of immaculately portrayed Tudor England was...compelling. Seductive. Addictive as HELL.
I couldn't stop reading this book; in a tale of Catherine and Katherine, it's the third, hidden Katherine--Ms. Longshore!--that totally stole my heart with her gorgeous, engrossing prose. I'm just grateful she let me keep my head.
FIVE STARS IN A HEARTBEAT!! ...more
Sep 19, 2018 Alice (Married To Books) rated it liked it
Shelves: read-in-2018, scribd
T/W- Rape, Death
I have really mixed feelings about Gilt, as the novel was set in my favourite historical time period (Tudor England) but the behaviour from all of the characters was immature and also, refer back to the trigger warning at the top of my review. That scene towards the first 1/3 of the novel was quite uncomfortable to read. The main character Kitty has been close friends with Catherine Howard, a young girl who goes on to marry King Henry the Eighth and brings a group of women includ T/W- Rape, Death
I have really mixed feelings about Gilt, as the novel was set in my favourite historical time period (Tudor England) but the behaviour from all of the characters was immature and also, refer back to the trigger warning at the top of my review. That scene towards the first 1/3 of the novel was quite uncomfortable to read. The main character Kitty has been close friends with Catherine Howard, a young girl who goes on to marry King Henry the Eighth and brings a group of women including Kitty to serve her and live at court. It was fast paced thanks to the dialogue, but a great premise was sadly for me lacking in character connection. I loved Brazen by the same author but will not be re-reading Gilt! ...more
Jan 30, 2014 April (Aprilius Maximus) rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Unsure what to rate this yet but holy damn sweet baby jesus!
Jul 13, 2012 Sarah Mac rated it it was amazing
Shelves: young-adult, zzz-2012, cover-me-grey, tudors-et-al, pleasantly-surprised, all-time-favorites, light-historical, soapy-melodrama, impulse-shopping, reviewed
I had low expectations for this book & almost didn't buy it. (Impulse shopping in the grocery store book aisle...yeah, that's a crap shoot. :P) But now I'm glad I did.
The premise is simple enough -- i.e., the rise & fall of Catherine Howard as witnessed by her servant & friend Kitty Tilney. Rather than invent a new character for narrative purposes, the author chose a documented companion (Katherine Tylney) who boarded with young Catherine before her marriage & then traveled with her to the roya I had low expectations for this book & almost didn't buy it. (Impulse shopping in the grocery store book aisle...yeah, that's a crap shoot. :P) But now I'm glad I did.
The premise is simple enough -- i.e., the rise & fall of Catherine Howard as witnessed by her servant & friend Kitty Tilney. Rather than invent a new character for narrative purposes, the author chose a documented companion (Katherine Tylney) who boarded with young Catherine before her marriage & then traveled with her to the royal court. Other than her name, her job, & a few lines of interrogation, nothing is known about her. But the character Ms Longshore created rings true to the times so far as family background & stifled roles within the household & court. According to the author's notes, Ms Longshore's entire cast is based on actual people with the exception of William & Standebanke, who are Kitty's romantic choices; however, both are created from names in the recorded entourage of royals. (Wouldn't it be amusing if they really had been young & handsome? ;P)
I liked Kitty a lot. She's reluctant to assert herself & easily intimidated, but I wouldn't call her a doormat. Given her social status & lack of possibilities for advancement, I thought she was very believable. She's faced with several choices throughout the novel -- whether to obey the Queen or tattle to the King, whether to abandon court or take up with slimey Standebanke -- and none of those options are ideal. But in terms of staying alive, she makes the smarter choice; someone in her position had no real protection but to shut up & do what they're told. I enjoy authors who aren't afraid to let their characters make mistakes & live to repent them. (view spoiler)[Yes, it was difficult to watch the destruction of her relationship with William -- but sometimes you really DO make the wrong decision. (If only Catherine Howard had been that smart when it comes to nasty bad-boys. Heh.) (hide spoiler)]
Speaking of Catherine...many negative reviews make mention of Kitty's passivity versus Cat. What these reviews fail to appreciate is that this is NOT a positive friendship. It's an abusive relationship wherein Kitty is the victim. Like most victims, Kitty excuses her tormenter to the point where she's deliberately blind to the toxic nature of the relationship. So, no -- it's not until the end of the book that she takes a stand against Cat. She can't do it because she's never had an opportunity, or even the will to learn how. Kitty is an exploration of emotional abuse, so don't expect two dominant females clashing over the upper hand in their friendship. (For those who want positive closure: there's an upbeat ending to Kitty's story, but not a HEA in the traditional sense.)
...Anyway, that's enough of that.
On a technical note, the writing was quite smooth. There's a conversational flow to the narration, & also some gritty moments (yay!) -- but it has a deceptive richness to the language & style. Kitty's voice reminded me of a Philippa Gregory heroine. (Also, I loved the feline motif -- references to cats, mice, & stalking begin on page 1 & continue throughout. Nice.) I noticed occasional anachronisms ("shut up" being the worst offender), but I didn't think the story was dumbed down or overly modernized. If you want hardcore dialect, read some Shakespeare.
Officially 4.5, rounded up. :) ...more
Nov 23, 2011 Kimberly Sabatini rated it it was amazing
Shelves: mg-ya
I'm going to be perfectly honest when I tell you that often historical fiction is not my thing. Sometimes I find the factual details to be mind numbing--but when it's done right--it gives me shivers. The truth can be scarier than the imagination.
GILT gave me shivers.
Longshore was a master of the skill, show--don't tell, particularly when it came to sharing her historical information. She painted a rich, vivid picture of the times and I never felt like I was pulled from the story in order to get I'm going to be perfectly honest when I tell you that often historical fiction is not my thing. Sometimes I find the factual details to be mind numbing--but when it's done right--it gives me shivers. The truth can be scarier than the imagination.
Longshore was a master of the skill, show--don't tell, particularly when it came to sharing her historical information. She painted a rich, vivid picture of the times and I never felt like I was pulled from the story in order to get the details. And then then there were the characters... I was utterly fascinated and appalled by Catherine Howard and Katherine Tylney. I couldn't look away from their friendship, escapades and dysfunction. The rest of the cast of characters were equally as engrossing--each one falling into place like the interlocking gears of a watch. When Catherine Howard was in motion, it made the whole Tudor Court spin and I couldn't look away. And lastly, I loved the play on words with the title. Gilt means to be thinly covered with gold leaf or gold paint. But if you scratch at the lightly veiled corruption of the times, you easily discover a lot of guilt.
This is one of those books that perfectly straddles the line between literary and commercial. I absolutely loved it! ...more
Apr 03, 2012 Bonnie rated it really liked it
Shelves: historical-fiction, ya, arcs-netgalley
"You still remember that?" she said. "How we used to play that we were at court?"
"Used to?" I said. "We never stopped."
The game had just changed - from little girls playing princesses to a more grown-up and complicated hierarchy of status and favor.
I am far from a professional when it comes to history but I would consider myself a huge fan of the Tudor era. I've read up on the era enough to know the majority of what occurred but possibly not enough to point out historical inaccuracies when I rea "You still remember that?" she said. "How we used to play that we were at court?"
I am far from a professional when it comes to history but I would consider myself a huge fan of the Tudor era. I've read up on the era enough to know the majority of what occurred but possibly not enough to point out historical inaccuracies when I read a story like Gilt. Based on what I do know; however, it is important to me that these stories maintain as much of the true to life story as possible. That said, I feel that the author did an outstanding job of the story of Catherine 'Cat' Howard and how she became the fifth wife of Henry VIII. Was it completely accurate? No. But it was damn fun. I've read stories about Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Anne of Cleves, so it was interesting to finally read a story on Catherine Howard.
The story is told from the POV of Kitty Tylney, Cat's best friend, who is sent to court in order to stay close to Catherine and to keep a close eye on her at court. The two grew up together and were wild; always having fun of some sort. Midnight parties. Sharing their bed with boys. Cat was the Queen of Misrule over all the girls living in the house and had no idea that someday she would be a true Queen. Queen of England.
Cat was quite the stuck-up brat and I know for a fact I would not have enjoyed it as much if I had to listen to a story told through her eyes. Kitty was an extremely realistic character that I loved for her strength and determination. Life at court was as can be expected with the lies, the cheating, the double-crossing, and all the disloyalty anyone could ask for. I was hooked from page one.
I'm a huge historical fiction fan; however, I have had a difficult time finding good YA historical fiction that I truly enjoy. I'm happy to say that this one has an official spot at the very top of that list. Am quite excited to see how the author continues this series! ...more
Mar 13, 2012 Mimi Valentine rated it liked it
Shelves: possible-review
I loooooooooooooooooove that the two girls' names are Cat and Kitty! I wish my name was as awesome as theirs :') But even though mine isn't as cute, I'm really enjoying this book so far! ♥
EDIT: And DONE. I actually really enjoyed this book! There are a few things I had problems with -- like a lot of Cat and Kitty's decisions -- but there are a lot of things I liked too. One being the writing, which was so beautiful! Gilt may be more of a 3.5 read for me, but I will definitely be reading all of K I loooooooooooooooooove that the two girls' names are Cat and Kitty! I wish my name was as awesome as theirs :') But even though mine isn't as cute, I'm really enjoying this book so far! ♥
EDIT: And DONE. I actually really enjoyed this book! There are a few things I had problems with -- like a lot of Cat and Kitty's decisions -- but there are a lot of things I liked too. One being the writing, which was so beautiful! Gilt may be more of a 3.5 read for me, but I will definitely be reading all of Katherine Longshore's other books! :)
Maybe a full review to come! ...more
Dec 20, 2011 Jessie (Ageless Pages Reviews) rated it really liked it
Shelves: historical-fiction, ya-fiction, 2013-reads, reviews-2012, owned-copy, i-cant-fight-this-feeeeling-anymore, royal-family-tiffs-and-squabbles, reviewed, 2012-reads, hf-england
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Sometimes, with entertainment like books and television shows, it's good to take in the pure fun side of things, the guilty pleasures one doesn't necessarily advertise as favorites. I for one, am a biiig fan of hilariously bad television, like Glee, and GCB. Much like GCB, new young-adult offering Gilt isn't the most sophisticated adaption of its source material but it is hard to stop reading from the get-go. Also like the ill-fated GCB, this historical Read This Review & More Like It On My Blog!
Sometimes, with entertainment like books and television shows, it's good to take in the pure fun side of things, the guilty pleasures one doesn't necessarily advertise as favorites. I for one, am a biiig fan of hilariously bad television, like Glee, and GCB. Much like GCB, new young-adult offering Gilt isn't the most sophisticated adaption of its source material but it is hard to stop reading from the get-go. Also like the ill-fated GCB, this historical fiction jaunt into the 16th century isn't a long-lasting endeavor; though Gilt clocks in at nearly 400 pages in the official hardback edition, those pages fly by in the unputdownable telling of Katherine "Kitty" Tylney's narrative. I definitely didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I need, nor that I would rate it 4 stars when finished, despite the anachronisms and issues that do plague the novel. However, the expansive amounts of entertainment I gleaned from the few hours it took to read more than make Katherine Longshore's Tudoor historical debut one of the best guilty pleasures of 2012.
I found the friendship between Cat Howard and Kitty Tylney to be compelling, in a very sick and twisted fashion. Many of Cat's maids were warped by the Queen's manipulations, but it is poor, desperate and unloved Kitty that takes the cake. Even by looking at the nicknames chosen for each girl (by Cat, no less), it's an obvious power-imbalance between the two, with Kitty being the pale reflection of Cat's vaunted life. Gilt takes pains to make clear fairly early on how callous and dumb Cat is, and Kitty's dependence on the whims of an overly petulant child spell doom from the first chapter on. Katherine Tylney was a real courtier at the court of Henry VIII, but very little is known about her, either before or after the trial of Queen Catherine. Whoever she might have been, I have to hope that the real woman had more backbone than the one shown here. While I thoroughly and completely enjoyed her narrative, Kitty herself is a limp dishrag, a doormat who refuses to speak up for anything. It's hard to root for such a limp, weak person but the growth and self-worth her character needs is delayed but there. Eventually. Cat is compelling to read about in her hell-bent cruise for destruction - even knowing what happens to nearly every character before starting, Longshore made the ride to the expected end indelibly her own.
Despite Gilt being a debut and the first in a new series, you wouldn't know it from reading it; it flows admirably well, the looming and known demise hanging offsides and off screen. Katherine Longshore easily and quickly establishes herself as quite the natural storyteller, with the appropriate touches of foreboding and lightheartedness. Though Kitty may defy basic rules of human anatomy for 95% of the novel (because she lacks a spine... ba dum dum ch!), her story and life as Cat Howard's shadow is entirely compelling. The quick-moving pacing of the novel does it many favors as well, for as the Court moves house fresh dangers and problems await at each new locale. The author also has an obvious and natural hand for evoking a feeling of atmosphere using her words - one can really feel the tension and fear build and build as the novel progresses. A note on the title of this - I cmopletely love it; it's absolutely perfect for the novel of intrigue and backbiting it announces. I love that one single word manages to be double, and even triple-layered with meaning for the novel itself and the characters therein. Subtly alluding to the glamor that masks the danger as well as the guilt of its main characters for their respective misdeeds, the title more than compensates for the less-than-ideal cover. If the language used in the book had been more accurate and less modern ("bitchy" and "shut up"? Really?), Gilt could very well have been a 4.5 or a 5 for me, so much so was my love for the majority of this novel.
With just the right touches of drama, romance, and betrayal set amid a glittering Court of jewels and lies, Gilt is sure to find a wide audience. Though it may not be the most high-brow of historical/Tudor fiction, it is obvious that the author has done credible research and knows her source material quite well. Outside of the dialogue and vocabulary misused, there is little to complain about and a lot to enjoy. I can't wait for more from this author and this series. ...more
Apr 20, 2011 Rebecca rated it really liked it
Shelves: arc, historical-fiction, 2012-ya-hist-fic-challenge, 2012-debut-author-challenge
Gilt, the debut novel by author Katherine Longshore, tells the story the rise and fall of Catherine "Cat" Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, from the point of view of her friend, Kitty Tylney. Kitty was a real person who grew up with Cat and accompanied her to court when she became queen, but not much is known about her, so the author imagines what her life might have been like. The two girls were raised together from the age of six in the household of the Duchess of Norfolk. Cat was alw Gilt, the debut novel by author Katherine Longshore, tells the story the rise and fall of Catherine "Cat" Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, from the point of view of her friend, Kitty Tylney. Kitty was a real person who grew up with Cat and accompanied her to court when she became queen, but not much is known about her, so the author imagines what her life might have been like. The two girls were raised together from the age of six in the household of the Duchess of Norfolk. Cat was always the beautiful, popular one, who ruled over all the girls in the household. Kitty was pretty much dependent on Cat and very passive, which was frustrating to read at times. I hated seeing Cat use her and wanted to yell at her to grow a backbone.
Cat, who had always loved attention and beautiful gowns and jewels, and wanted to marry a rich man who could give her everything she wanted, is thrilled to catch the attention of King Henry VIII, who soon marries her. But being Queen is not all that Cat hoped it would be. She's stuck with an old, overweight, smelly husband. Kitty can only watch as Cat destroys her life, and risks the lives of everyone in her household, by having an affair. Meanwhile, Kitty herself is in love with a man she isn't sure will ever love her back, while Cat tries to push her towards an affair with a man who is attractive but whom Kitty doesn't love. Cat was quite cruel to Kitty about this, and it was again hard to read. The rather one-sided friendship between Kitty and Cat is quite similar to the popular girls in high school today, who often use the less popular girls who are desperate to be friends with them. Cat's cruel personality and thoughtless actions made it extremely difficult to feel any sympathy for her, even thought she had been pushed into an unfair situation by her family and never should have been expected to marry a man so much older than her, who had her cousin Anne Boleyn, one of his previous wives, executed. Cat willfully made one bad choice after another without considering the consequences her actions could have, not just for herself but for others. Ultimately, I liked Kitty, I just wish she had taken charge of her own life much sooner and not allowed Cat to use her so much.
Despite my frustration with Cat's character (which may have been intended by the author) and the fact that some of the word choices in the dialogue were extremely modern, overall I thought Gilt was a solid debut novel and I would definitely read more by Katherine Longshore. I believe she is planning to continue this series with novels about other characters at the Tudor court and I definitely plan to try them. I think other readers who like me are fascinated by anything set in the Tudor era would enjoy this book, and because there's a lot of parallels to contemporary society in the story, readers who don't normally read a lot of historical fiction might enjoy the book as well. ...more
Jun 12, 2012 Liviania rated it really liked it
It's no secret that I'm not a historical fiction fan. I don't know why, but it's never been my first choice of genre. I still have a soft spot for the Tudors. It might be due to Carolyn Meyer and her Young Royals series. Or it could be because Hampton Court is ridiculously beautiful. If you're ever in London and have a spare day, be sure to make a trip to Hampton Court. It's not too far (you can take the tube) and it's an incredible experience.
GILT begins far away from court, where Kitty Tylney It's no secret that I'm not a historical fiction fan. I don't know why, but it's never been my first choice of genre. I still have a soft spot for the Tudors. It might be due to Carolyn Meyer and her Young Royals series. Or it could be because Hampton Court is ridiculously beautiful. If you're ever in London and have a spare day, be sure to make a trip to Hampton Court. It's not too far (you can take the tube) and it's an incredible experience.
GILT begins far away from court, where Kitty Tylney and her best friend Cat Howard are mere ladies-in-waiting to Cat's step-grandmother. Cat is ambitious however, believing herself to be the true Howard in the household. She's not content to dally with Francis Dereham and be the most important girl in the middle of nowhere forever. Then she gets her chance to go to court.
Anyone who knows a little about English history knows how the story ends. Henry VIII didn't have the best track record with his wives, but there are two who stand out for being more unfortunate than the others. But Katherine Longshore does a wonderful job of making you care about the characters before they reach their inevitable conclusion. (There are some wonderful villains too.)
Kitty, unlike Cat, is happy where she is. She may not have much, aside from a flirtation with the Duke of Norfolk's steward William. But she likes most of the other girls and doesn't terribly mind her lot in life. Unfortunately, she's extremely loyal to Cat. Her loyalty is both admirable and foolhardy. Cat takes full advantage of Kitty, and Kitty knows it. But she still stands by her friend.
I think that may be why I found GILT so compelling. At its heart it is the story of a female friendship, one that you would risk your life for.
GILT is perfect for fans of Carolyn Meyer and Karen Cushman. It will also appeal to fans of The Tudors television show. ...more
May 11, 2012 Katy rated it it was ok
This book really dragged, and when it didn't bore me, it made me angry. I'm sorry, but I just don't think this book was for me.
One of the reasons I was so intrigued with the book summary was because I thought I would be reading some sort of fictionalized romance with King Henry. But he only appears a few times in the book, and the main story concerning Cat was about her selfish ambition and scandals.
And Kitty. I know she's supposed to be the innocent wallflower, but I can't get over how mad she This book really dragged, and when it didn't bore me, it made me angry. I'm sorry, but I just don't think this book was for me.
And Kitty. I know she's supposed to be the innocent wallflower, but I can't get over how mad she made me throughout the book. When it comes to Cat, when it comes to William, when it comes to Edmund, when it comes to everything else. I know that Longshore wants us to feel that anger, Kitty is supposedly a stronger person at the end, but I didn't feel that determination as early or as strong as I was hoping for at the end. Compared to Cat, the person she was at the end still paled considerably.
The book wasn't bad, and I think those interested in these types of historical fiction could, really like it. It just wasn't what I was hoping for or expecting, so for me, it was just okay. ...more
May 17, 2012 Susan added it
This YA novel is narrated in a very modern voice by Katherine ("Kitty") Tylney, best friend of Katherine Howard (at least so far as the self-centered and selfish Katherine Howard can be said to have a best friend).
I found that this novel worked better at the beginning and the end. There's a rather tedious stretch during the middle where Kitty is torn between two fictional male characters, one of whom is so unappealing that we simply can't believe that he would have any attraction for Kitty. I co This YA novel is narrated in a very modern voice by Katherine ("Kitty") Tylney, best friend of Katherine Howard (at least so far as the self-centered and selfish Katherine Howard can be said to have a best friend).
I found that this novel worked better at the beginning and the end. There's a rather tedious stretch during the middle where Kitty is torn between two fictional male characters, one of whom is so unappealing that we simply can't believe that he would have any attraction for Kitty. I could have also done without the character of Kitty's intended husband, who during his brief appearance in the novel embodies the cliche of the crude, unattractive, and aging brute to whom the fair young heroine will be "sold into marriage." Most of the adult courtiers were broadly drawn, though Jane Boleyn had more nuances than is common in novels about Katherine Howard.
I did enjoy the author's writing style (although some of the girls' Americanisms were jarring even to an American), and I liked the interplay among Kitty and the other young women in the queen's circle. ...more
Jul 18, 2013 Caroline rated it liked it
Shelves: historical-fiction, read-2013, young-adult, three-star
Do not read Gilt expecting some great, literary historical fiction. (Say, Wolf Hall.) Don't expect it to be Gossip Girl either. The book sits somewhere in between, the foam atop a latte.
I should also add that I know a good deal about the Tudor era, though Catherine Howard isn't my favorite of the wives. Though I'm not a stickler for accuracy, I do like a certain amount of respect for the figures and their times, though each circumstance is different. I did not mind the inaccuracies in Preface:
I should also add that I know a good deal about the Tudor era, though Catherine Howard isn't my favorite of the wives. Though I'm not a stickler for accuracy, I do like a certain amount of respect for the figures and their times, though each circumstance is different. I did not mind the inaccuracies in Gilt. For that matter, I could tell that Longshore had done her research; she just chose to abandon it when fiction required. Kudos to her for explaining all in an author's note, something I like to see from all historical fiction novelists.
Now. On to the book.
Gilt is, without a doubt, a page-turner. I was hooked fairly early on. Longshore's writing was easy and breezy (beautiful, CoverGirl) and was neither stupid nor purple enough to bother me. I did have an issue with words like "bitchy" and phrases like "having sex" popping up here and there... Because honestly, it isn't that hard to fake old-sounding dialogue. At the same time, I let it go because it's not like I was expecting Shakespeare out of this one.
Longshore manages to translate a very complicated story into YA fairly easily--which is a feat in itself. And, bad dialogue aside, she doesn't throw all subtleties out the window. There's an interesting undercurrent to our "heroine" Kitty's relationship with Catherine Howard. She's single-white-female-ing her without knowing it, a woman trapped in a girl's body as she's ignored by the courtiers who fawn over her friend. I also enjoyed the shifting perspective on figures like Henry VIII (whose presence is refreshingly light) and Jane Boleyn. They're neither wholly bad nor wholly good. One minute Kitty pities the king--the next she remembers how he callously cast aside wife after wife.
You also (spoiler alert? But it's history!) get a real sense of dread as the novel moves on. I knew what was going to happen--but Longshore managed to execute the weird balancing act of Catherine Howard's final days. She, like Anne Boleyn, fell so quickly. One minute she was the queen, the next minute she was Mistress Howard. And yes, Longshore does the famous "Catherine Howard's practice" scene of legend justice, despite the little inaccuracies that facilitated it.
I'm not sure how Gilt turned out to be so fun despite the fact that it covered such a dark moment in Tudor history. And really, it was scandal-lite compared to what could have been. As is necessary for YA, Longshore had to tone down some of the more graphic content, which is always a little disappointing.
Unfortunately, the novel's main flaws lie in characterization. Thomas Culpepper is a complete villain--and trust me, he was an ASSHOLE in real life, too. But the thing is that Kitty was too aware. The thing about Culpepper was that he charmed everyone, including Henry VIII. You're trying to tell me that this naive teenage girl got wise? I'm not buying it.
I also didn't understand the author's need to make Catherine Howard a complete bitch. I'm sure she was spoiled and grasping. However, the terrible creature we see in Gilt she was not. The girl was probably of a lower intelligence; she probably took the chance to elevate her station and paid for it. She was definitely a tragic figure. I got the sense that Longshore made Cat look bad just to make Kitty look better--and I didn't appreciate that. This girl was stupid--but she was, above all, a victim. She was used for sex and as a womb by a disturbing old man; she fell in love or lust with a manipulative courtier (and yes, judging from her rather pitiful letters, the real CH did think she loved Culpepper, and seemed as blissfully in denial of his past as everyone else who knew him); and she died for making a mistake that many young women, and certainly many uneducated teenage girls, make. The more I think about Longshore's portrayal of Catherine (or "Cat" as she is called here, which makes little sense as many refer to her as Kitty Howard; the girls' nicknames could have been switched) the more perturbed I become.
On that note, Kitty was blander than she needed to be. Too pure for my tastes. I wish we'd seen more of the dark side I sensed within her. And for God's sake--if she didn't have one of the blandest, most boring love interests I've ever seen! (Give me the dark and lurky and ambiguously evil guy any day.)
Again: don't expect brilliance out of Gilt. But it's super fun, not overly offensive, and I blazed straight through it.
The Cover: Meh. There's nothing to it. It is pretty, isn't it? I wish we'd seen more of the sex that this cover implies. 2/5. ...more
Apr 18, 2012 Reading Teen rated it really liked it
Passion.
Betrayal.
In the court of King Henry VIII,
nothing is free-
I was told that this book was sad, as soon as I started it! Dang. I do not like sad books. I read to escape out of the norm, and sad is not a place I want to visit voluntarily. Gilt was very interesting. I had a lot of emotion while reading this book, and sad was just the tip of the iceberg. I feel like there were two main characters in Gilt; Kitty & Cat. To really understand this boo Passion.
I was told that this book was sad, as soon as I started it! Dang. I do not like sad books. I read to escape out of the norm, and sad is not a place I want to visit voluntarily. Gilt was very interesting. I had a lot of emotion while reading this book, and sad was just the tip of the iceberg. I feel like there were two main characters in Gilt; Kitty & Cat. To really understand this book, I must tell you a little about these two...
"Kitty" Katherine Tylney
Kitty was very sweet, soft, sensitive, easy going, compliant, weak, passive, obedient, submissive... Oh boy, I could really keep going on and on. Kitty's one goal in life was to please Cat, and she was very good at meeting that goal. Whatever Cat wanted. Whatever Cat desired. Whatever Cat whined for. Whatever Cat screamed about... Kitty made sure to make it happen. Even if that meant Kitty would get into trouble, or feel awful for it later. Kitty was so used to being manipulated by Cat, she didn't even recognize it when Cat threw a fit and got her way. Kitty would make so many excuses for Cat, she herself started to believe them.
Reading this book was hard, reading Kitty being so used by Cat. But at some point, Kitty was a big girl, she needed to take up for herself. Cat and Kitty had practically been sisters since the age of six years old. Cat always had the upper hand. Cat always told Kitty how to think, how to feel. Kitty was very tall, plain and not very pretty. Kitty had a brain, she was very smart and loyal. She could definitely keep a secret, and you could not find a better friend to stick by your side.
"CAT" Catherine Howard
CAT = SPOLIED. ROTTEN. BRAT. I wanted to punch Cat in the first chapter. Yes she was gorgeous. Yes she was sensual, enticing, and awesome at everything. But Cat was mean, selfish, demanding, and willing to throw anyone under the bus as soon as she thought it would help her in some way. I hated Cat with a passion. I really don't think any character has gotten under my skin so much as Cat. I would think about her at the grocery store, cooking dinner, taking a shower. Cat was the worst person ever! Even worse than Voldemort, because Cat had friends, who loved her very much, like Kitty. Cat would used all of her friends to do her dirty work, then just toss them aside as she saw fit. She would call them names, mock them, anything to make everyone around her feel ugly and dumb. Cat was all about advancing to the King's Court, and she would do anything to become Queen.
This book was about King Henry VIII choosing Cat to become his wife. Cat then chooses Kitty, Alice and Joan to accompany her at court to wait on her. Yes this book was sad, but most of all it was frustrating. I hated Cat for the way she treated her friends. I wanted to put this book down several times, just because it was so very slow. It might not be so slow to someone who loves historical fiction, I however like more action, adventure and romance. The reason why I kept picking this book up, is because the author did such a fantastic job with the characters. Katherine Longshore wrote this book beautifully. Seriously, the characters (especially Cat) got under my skin. This might be the first book that has made me think about how I treat others. The relationships I have with my friends. Sometimes it's hard for me to stand up for myself, I feel like Kitty at times. I see how pathetic that is now. I think everyone has some type of Cat in their life! I really wanted to know what happened between Kitty & Cat, so I stuck with it, I'm glad I did. The author did her job very well!
This book will be a great Tudor style book that will be loved by many. And Yes, you will want to take an ax and chop off Cat's head before you can sing...
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Violence: EXTREME (rape mentioned)
Profanity: Mild
Sexual: EXTREME
Other: Moderate
For full content info go to Parental Book Reviews. ...more
Apr 09, 2014 Laurel Bradshaw rated it liked it
Shelves: historical-fiction, england, love-stories, tudors, teen-fiction
Setting: England, London, Greenwich Palace
Main characters: Henry VIII, Catherine Howard, Katherine (Kitty) Tylney, Jane Boleyn - Dowager Duchess of Norfolk.
First paragraph: "You're not going to steal anything." I left the question--Are you?--off the end of the sentence. But Cat heard it anyway.
Favorite lines: "We spent yet another rainy day endlessly sewing. I wondered at all the shirts we sewed. For the poor. For Cat's husband. How many shirts did he need? Or was it like the fair Setting: England, London, Greenwich Palace
Favorite lines: "We spent yet another rainy day endlessly sewing. I wondered at all the shirts we sewed. For the poor. For Cat's husband. How many shirts did he need? Or was it like the fairy tales, and the things unsewed themselves every night? Was she forever sewing the same shirt, like Sisyphus pushing the rock up a mountain for all eternity?" p. 279
I was pleasantly surprised by this first book in the Gilt Novels series. Told from the point of view of a lady in waiting to Catherine Howard, the 5th wife of Henry VIII. Although Catherine is vain, selfish, spoiled, ambitious and reckless, Kitty is loyal to her friend. At first we see the fun-loving (but reckless) side of Catherine Howard. This can be forgiven while she is a "nobody" in the employ of the Dowager Duchess of Norfolk. But once she has caught the eye of Henry VIII and become the Queen of England, her recklessness puts the lives of those around her at risk. You won't lose much sleep over the eventual fate of Cat, but will Kitty survive and learn to stand on her own two feet? Kitty is based on a real person, but not much is known about her. Ms. Turner has given her a bit of a love interest. The ending is bittersweet - we don't know whether or not there will be a happily ever after for her. The historical setting of the book seems well researched, but the use of contemporary teenage attitudes and mannerisms makes it clear the series is aimed at contempory teens. That might be off-putting for adults used to more "authentic" historical fiction, but it wasn't as off-putting as I had thought it might be from the description of this series as "Gossip Girl meets the Tudor Court."
The books in this series are not chronological and stand alone. They can be read in any order.
Description: When Kitty Tylney's best friend, Catherine Howard, worms her way into King Henry VIII's heart and brings Kitty to court, she's thrust into a world filled with fabulous gowns, sparkling jewels, and elegant parties. No longer stuck in Cat's shadow, Kitty's now caught between two men--the object of her affection and the object of her desire. But court is also full of secrets, lies, and sordid affairs, and as Kitty witnesses Cat's meteoric rise and fall as queen, she must figure out how to keep being a good friend when the price of telling the truth could literally be her head.
About the author: Katherine Longshore grew up on the northern California coast. At university, she created her own major in Cross-Cultural Studies and Communications, planning to travel and write. Forever. Four years, six continents and countless pairs of shoes later, she went to England for two weeks, stayed five years and discovered history. She now lives in California with her husband, two children and a sun-worshiping dog.
The Gilt Novels series info:
#1 Gilt
#2 Tarnish
#3 Brazen
#4 Courted ...more
Jan 25, 2012 Emily Blake rated it it was amazing
Shelves: review, own, 2012, favorites, historical-fiction
It's really hard to write a historical fiction book and make it thrilling, interesting, and un-put-down-able, because, well, it's history. No one wants to read about it. But this book managed to incorporate all those things, and much more.
I've always been interested in this era, Queen Elizabeth, Bloody Mary, and King Henry VIII's many wives, and, of all his six wives, Catherine Howard is the one I knew least about. I didn't even know this book was about Catherine Howard until Rating: 4.5 out of 5
I've always been interested in this era, Queen Elizabeth, Bloody Mary, and King Henry VIII's many wives, and, of all his six wives, Catherine Howard is the one I knew least about. I didn't even know this book was about Catherine Howard until I got farther in and figured it out. I learned so much from this book that I never knew before. It was exciting, fast-paced, and I couldn't put it down. I also liked the point of view it was written from. I think that if it had been written from Catherine's point of view it wouldn't have been as expressive and interesting, but by writing it from Kitty's point of view, (she's Catherine's best friend) it made it much more interesting because it focused on both Kitty and Cat. The writing was very good, the idea was very good, and the story line was very good. This book is historical fiction at its best.
This book has a very interesting cast, mostly because the characters featured actually lived. I'm sure their personalities weren't the same in real life as portrayed in this book, but it still made for good entertainment.
I'll start off with the supporting cast, which, in my opinion, really helped this book to become how good it is. There's Joan and Alice. Each played a special part in this book that allowed Longshore to manipulate the plot and make it more exciting. Loved them all.
And then there's Cat. I didn't really like her. yes, I know the personality Longshore assigned to her might not have been her personality in real life, but I'm sure the odds are pretty good it was. She was a brat, stupid, and extremely selfish. I felt so bad for Kitty because Cat treated her horribly and no one should do that.
On the complete other hand, I really liked Kitty. She was strong, interesting, and a great second character.
It's been a long time since I've read a really good historical fiction book (I think the last one was The Other Boleyn Girl , by Philippa Gregory, and it was amazing) and I'm so glad I found this one because it was a huge breath of fresh air. ...more
Apr 09, 2012 Amanda rated it it was ok
Debut author Katherine Longshore chronicles the often-discussed rise and fall of Catherine Howard, the doomed fifth wife of King Henry VIII, in her new YA historical novel, Gilt. Cat Howard's story is told through the eyes of close friend Kitty Tylney, a fellow ward of the dowager duchess. As the pair grow up together at Lambeth, Kitty is privy to all of Cat's darkest secrets -secrets that could undo her at court. When Cat is sent to court as a lady-in-waiting to Henry's fourth wife, Anne of Cle Debut author Katherine Longshore chronicles the often-discussed rise and fall of Catherine Howard, the doomed fifth wife of King Henry VIII, in her new YA historical novel, Gilt. Cat Howard's story is told through the eyes of close friend Kitty Tylney, a fellow ward of the dowager duchess. As the pair grow up together at Lambeth, Kitty is privy to all of Cat's darkest secrets -secrets that could undo her at court. When Cat is sent to court as a lady-in-waiting to Henry's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, Kitty also travels to court, where she is thrown into the wild world of intrigue and romance that pervade the court.
I really wanted to like this book. I mean, really, what's not to like about a good Tudor-era novel? But, maybe by now I've read too many because Gilt just felt stale. The stories of Henry VIII's wives, including the promiscuous Cat Howard, have been throughly explored in modern literature and TV, and Gilt casts no addition light on Cat's story. I honestly felt like I was reading something of an abridged version of Philippa Gregory's The Boleyn Inheritance. I knew everything about this story from the beginning, and the added plot line of Kitty Tylney wasn't enough to infuse this book with enough originality to keep it interesting. This was simply too painfully predictable to enjoy.
I was also somewhat shocked that Gilt is being passed off as a YA novel. First, the cover implies something very sexual and looks like it works better on the cover of an adult romance novel. The inside is not much different. There is abundant discussion of adult situations, sex and courtly lust. Longshore did not seem to censor this at all in Gilt -it is essentially an adult historical novel set in the Tudor period.
Honestly, I was disappointed with this book. Nothing original, nothing engaging and, to top it off, not really YA. I'd pass on this one. ...more
Apr 15, 2012 Hayley G rated it really liked it
Henry VIII meets Pretty Little Liars!
I loved this book, and I really didn't expect to. I'm not one for Court intrigue, but I couldn't stop reading GILT.
This book will definitely appeal to fans of Gossip Girl and Gobersen's Luxe series. Longshire deals well with creating an environment in which the reader truly feels like they're part of Henry VIII's court, while using modern-day-dialogue- I really appreciated this.
Kitty is an underdog you'll be rooting for through the entire book. She's loyal a Henry VIII meets Pretty Little Liars!
Kitty is an underdog you'll be rooting for through the entire book. She's loyal and selfless to the end- literally. She also witnesses many horrific things in and out of court and as such must make some hard choices, some I didn't agree with but I can understand the merit and motivation behind them.
I wouldn't classify this book as having a love triangle, because I only felt that one man truly cared for Kitty- the real Kitty- TEAM WILLIAM!!! haha I have to pick a team every time :).
One thing I find troubling about this book, the ending- it didn't give me closure, especially with Kitty's romantic prospects. It's my understanding that this is the first book in a trilogy, but the troubling part is that each book will feature a different female protagonist, I really don't think that Kitty's story is complete and would love to see another story told from her perspective. If I'm wrong please let me know in the comments- I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I would recommend this read to those who enjoy stories from Diana Gabaldon but are in the mood for a good YA read!
Mar 01, 2011 Sarvenaz Tash rated it it was amazing
Shelves: apocalypsies-books, class-of-2k12
I think it's the mark of a truly amazing author who can make her passion for the subject matter come alive for a reader -- any reader -- whether they happen to share that passion or not.
Let me explain: I have to admit that, although I'm a huge anglophile, I haven't taken much more than a passing interest in British history, especially before the Regency era. I know a bit about Henry VIII and his wives, and I find it intriguing, but I wouldn't say I've gone out of my way to learn more.
Katherine L I think it's the mark of a truly amazing author who can make her passion for the subject matter come alive for a reader -- any reader -- whether they happen to share that passion or not.
Katherine Longshore clearly knows a lot about the Tudors, which is very cool in and of itself. But what's truly remarkable is how she makes the king's court come completely alive in this book. Everything from the sumptuous clothes to the sinister inner workings to the complex and timeless human emotions that drove it all. I was so invested in this story and its main character, that I found myself rather glad that I didn't know the actual history very well -- because I very much wanted Longshore to tell it to me.
And she did. In an ingenious and thoroughly entertaining way. I love, love, loved this lush and thrilling book.
Jul 16, 2011 Kathy Coe rated it it was amazing
**Full review to come closer to the date of publication**
The relationship between Catherine Howard and Kitty Tylney will resonate with many girls/women. I loved the duality between the grandeur and danger of King Henry's Tudor court.
Katherine Longshore's Catherine Howard is calculating, manipulative, and paints a much more realistic portrait of the young woman who managed to become Queen.
I am looking forward to writing, and post my full review.
Jun 02, 2020 Roos rated it really liked it · review of another edition
In the beginning I wasn't sure if I was going to like this, but in the end I loved it. It gave a totaly different view on Katherine Howard. Not a naive, little girl, but a manipulative woman and that was great! Highly recommend this. In the beginning I wasn't sure if I was going to like this, but in the end I loved it. It gave a totaly different view on Katherine Howard. Not a naive, little girl, but a manipulative woman and that was great! Highly recommend this. ...more
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Since I turned to the first page of Gilt, I found myself immediately immersed with a story that provides so much more than just enjoyment. In fact, this story is full of complex moral choices, and best of all, History. Now, how could I not be absolutely fascinated by British history after reading Gilt? Longshore perfectly illustrates the 16th century with jewels, gowns, gossips, castles, liais For more of my reviews visit my blog at Dazzling Reads
Since I turned to the first page of Gilt, I found myself immediately immersed with a story that provides so much more than just enjoyment. In fact, this story is full of complex moral choices, and best of all, History. Now, how could I not be absolutely fascinated by British history after reading Gilt? Longshore perfectly illustrates the 16th century with jewels, gowns, gossips, castles, liaisons, lies, romance, and of course, the moral and ethics of a time period that is very different from ours, yet not that much.
It is incredible how both, the 16th century and today, are so different yet some things are still exactly the same, such as the means to and end. Knowing the right people, having the right connections, etc. It is inevitable not to see the connections to what still happens today in politics, business, etc. In the other hand, the moral and ethical differences between the 16th century and today are shocking and Longshore does a flawlessly job portraying a wicked and unhealthy friendship that, thanks to the historical, moral and ethical background the author provides, can easily be understood.
There are so many things to love about Gilt but personally, I love the fact that this book provides historical facts in an all-consuming way. Yes! it is that intriguing! I loved that the story is told from Kitty's (Katherine Kylney) point of view. Kitty narrates the story of how her best friend Cat (Katherine Howard) claws her way up to the court of Henry VIII, who later becomes the king's wife herself. I found absolutely engrossing how Longshore decided to tell this story. From the moment Kitty and Cat where at the duchess house until the the tragic culmination of the story (which I will not give away even though it is written in all history books) that yet left me with a spark of hope for the main character. In addition, there is a boy who adds the swoon-worthy romantic dose to Kitty's story. William... Oh William, I haven't read about such pure and innocent love in a very long time. Longshore, among all the lies and atrocities that happened in the court of Henry VIII, manages to insert the perfect amount of sweetness that wonderfully equilibrates the story.
Gilt by Katherine Longshore is one of the YA historical novels I will highly recommend from this moment on. Romance, lies, materialism, identity, history, etc. Many topics and themes can be found in this highly impressive debut novel that, I am sure, will hook readers from the very first to the last page. I am eager to read Katherine Longshore's future historical novels! ...more
Jul 19, 2011 Julie rated it it was amazing
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Gilt is unlike any Tudor book I've ever read and as far as YA's concerned, I've read a lot.
First off, it's told from a different perspective. A lot of Tudor books I've read were told by one of the queen's or a relative of one. Gilt is told from the perspective of one of Catherine Howard's closest friends. I loved having this different perspective. When it comes to Catherine Howard, I've only read a couple books and in both, she was telling her own story and she came off as horribly misunderstood Gilt is unlike any Tudor book I've ever read and as far as YA's concerned, I've read a lot.
First off, it's told from a different perspective. A lot of Tudor books I've read were told by one of the queen's or a relative of one. Gilt is told from the perspective of one of Catherine Howard's closest friends. I loved having this different perspective. When it comes to Catherine Howard, I've only read a couple books and in both, she was telling her own story and she came off as horribly misunderstood and lonely. Reading about it from her best friend's perspective cast Catherine in a very different light. Kitty was a fantastic narrator.
Second, Kitty had her own romances. Not a love triangle, really, but there was one main love interest and one secondary love interest and it's hard to explain without spoiling, but it's different and I liked it. I learned a lot about Kitty and saw a lot of her character development through those relationships.
Now, Katherine Longshore knows how to write a book. The romantic tension was incredible. Remember, this is a time when people weren't even allowed to kiss before marrying and love was a rarity. So certain characters could just be standing in the same room together and I'd be like "You'll make the cutest babies because you ARE MEANT TO BE." So, yeah. Tension galore.
Katherine also captured the setting and the characters so wonderfully. The setting was really well described, from the gardens, to the hallways of the castles. Since it's historical fiction, a lot of the characters were real and Katherine elaborated on what we know about them or came up with personalities for them and in the case of people I was familiar with, they were a lot like what I expected they would be. And as I mentioned, our main character does some fantastic developing and growth.
Gilt isn't a short book, and I read it very quickly. I read about half in a sitting. Katherine Longshore's writing is beautiful, descriptive, and addicting. I'm pretty sure all of her books are going to be insta-buys for me.
Truly, Gilt is an incredible read. The setting is lush, the characters are wonderful and diverse, the narrator is totally different from any Tudor book I've read, and the writing is addicting. Y'all seriously need to pick up this book. ...more
Jun 14, 2011 tarawrawr rated it it was amazing
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Gilt by Katherine Longshore completely and utterly overwhelmed me. In a great way, but a heavy way. If you know the history of Henry VIII, Catherine Howard, and his many other wives, you can probably guess that Gilt is anything but a light book.
But my goodness, Gilt is a beautiful book. Katherine Longshore's writing style is perfect for historical fiction. Even though Gilt is set in the 1800s, Katherine Longshore's writing didn't f REVIEW ORIGINALLY POSTED http://hobbitsies.net/wordpress/2012/...
But my goodness, Gilt is a beautiful book. Katherine Longshore's writing style is perfect for historical fiction. Even though Gilt is set in the 1800s, Katherine Longshore's writing didn't feel stilted at all. I thought it all flowed very beautifully, and I can easily see people who typically don't read historical fiction enjoying Gilt.
Kitty made my heart hurt. I was so worried through her all throughout Gilt. I mean, I know what happens to Catherine Howard – it obviously does not end well for Henry VIII's fifth queen. And every little bump in the road was so nerve-wracking because I loved Kitty and admired her fierce loyalty – despite the dangerous road it led her down – and William! Guys, I was rooting for them all the way, even though he had his moments of not-so-goodness.
Thankfully, Gilt is a series. I'm not sure what I would have done if it wasn't. Gilt is just so heavy and downright depressing at some points and I just wanted to cry – I was so overwhelmed by it all. I wanted a happy ending for everyone! But I'm very, very curious to see where Kitty's story takes her in the future.
Basically – Gilt by Katherine Longshore rocked. It was heavy and depressing, but beautifully written with an intense story. Gilt is definitely for fans of historical fiction, but I also recommend giving it a try even if it's not your usual read. Gilt is captivating in its courtly glory, but full of dangers and secrets around every corner. ...more
Nov 11, 2011 Jennifer Wolf rated it it was amazing
Wow! I loved this book. I read it in two days and couldn't put it down. Kitty and Cat (Catherine Howard, fifth wife to Henry the VIII) are almost common girls who play out their wildest dreams when Catherine marries the king. Unfortunately, life at court isn't (and is) all they dreamed it would be. It is just as opulent and extravagant as they expected (at least for Cat), but they are no more free than they were living as wards to a distantly related duchess. I loved the descriptions of the cour Wow! I loved this book. I read it in two days and couldn't put it down. Kitty and Cat (Catherine Howard, fifth wife to Henry the VIII) are almost common girls who play out their wildest dreams when Catherine marries the king. Unfortunately, life at court isn't (and is) all they dreamed it would be. It is just as opulent and extravagant as they expected (at least for Cat), but they are no more free than they were living as wards to a distantly related duchess. I loved the descriptions of the court of Henry the VIII; the relationships, the inequalities, and the riches. The characters are very real and easy to relate to. The friendship between Kitty and Cat draws you into a circle of deceit and intrigue that moves the story forward very quickly. (Did I mention I read it fast?) I felt for Kitty, for her loyalty towards a friend who treated her horridly from the beginning and how that loyalty landed her in an impossible situation. Cat I often wanted to shake for her selfishness ambitions that destroyed everyone around her. However, I felt for her lack of freedom and the ambitions that eventually destroyed her.
GILT is the first book I have read about the court of Henry the VIII. I'm dying to share it with my sister who is a huge fan of the Tudors. I used to read lots of historical fiction, but have stuck to contemporary for quite a while. This book has made me want to read more. This is an excellent story, I highly recommend it to anyone, historical fiction fan or not. ...more
Apr 15, 2012 Donna rated it it was amazing
Fantastic debut novel by Katherine Longshore.
I have always had a fondness for Tudor history. Especially the lives of those unfortunate enough to be part of the king's household.
Of all Henry's wives, Catherine Howard is the one I understand the least. Several books portray her as the used and abused young child of the Howard's. Used to further their place at court, and abused, ignored when the young woman fails to produce an heir. She is also portrayed as a conniving, selfish fiend who only liv Fantastic debut novel by Katherine Longshore.
Of all Henry's wives, Catherine Howard is the one I understand the least. Several books portray her as the used and abused young child of the Howard's. Used to further their place at court, and abused, ignored when the young woman fails to produce an heir. She is also portrayed as a conniving, selfish fiend who only lives to further her own pleasures.
Kitty is a young woman who is incredibly naive at the start of this book. The two are brought up together in the home of a duchess. Despite all, Kitty truly believes herself to be a friend to Catherine, not just a pawn in a bigger game. She learns the hard way, life at court is less than majestic. Catherine is indeed just a selfish brat who thinks more of herself than others. Or does she?
This is an incredible debut novel. I did not like Catherine Howard. I did not feel pity when she lost her head.
Kitty was a different character all together. I felt, at times, like yelling at her "She's just using you! Grow up and see the light!" Kitty still chose to believe the best of Catherine. Her character was amazingly loyal, but never boring.
I give this book 5 stars and hope Katherine Longshore writes more!!! ...more
May 31, 2012 Caryn Caldwell rated it it was amazing
Shelves: young-adult
Beginning in the year 1539, Gilt gives voice to Kitty, best friend and confidante of Queen Catherine Howard, the fifth of King Henry the VIII's ill-fated wives. Impetuous, self-centered, and charismatic, Catherine holds sway over all she comes across. But even Kitty, her best friend and greatest believer, couldn't have anticipated that Catherine would rise from a position of nothingness to become queen, taking Kitty right along with her. However, when Catherine carries her manipulation and impul Beginning in the year 1539, Gilt gives voice to Kitty, best friend and confidante of Queen Catherine Howard, the fifth of King Henry the VIII's ill-fated wives. Impetuous, self-centered, and charismatic, Catherine holds sway over all she comes across. But even Kitty, her best friend and greatest believer, couldn't have anticipated that Catherine would rise from a position of nothingness to become queen, taking Kitty right along with her. However, when Catherine carries her manipulation and impulsiveness too far, she and Kitty stand to lose everything - including their lives.
Gilt is a fascinating account of life in the Tudor Court and the betrayal, the yearning, the manipulation, and the sheer struggle it took to survive. As anyone with a passing interest in King Henry VIII might expect, the story has some gruesome aspects, especially toward the end, and Kitty witnesses a rape that impacts several story threads. This book is definitely for more mature readers, but those with an interest in history will likely find the story of Catherine Howard and her most trusted confidante insightful and interesting. ...more
Mar 15, 2011 Talia Vance rated it it was amazing
This book sucked me in from page one and wouldn't let me go. Even though I *knew* how the story had to end, I was on the edge of my seat, hoping for a different ending.
Kitty and Cat have a complex relationship that is easy to relate to. Cat wields her power over her friends and the court without regard for consequences, and Kitty is powerless to help her. In the Tudor court, the girls stand to lose much more than just their reputations, and the tension is absolutely palpable.
This is Kitty's sto This book sucked me in from page one and wouldn't let me go. Even though I *knew* how the story had to end, I was on the edge of my seat, hoping for a different ending.
This is Kitty's story as much as it is Catherine Howard's, and I loved the way Kitty finds strength she didn't know she had, so much so that she can be there for her friend after all that transpires.
This book is beautifully written, with gorgeous prose that is both accessible and lush. I loved the fact that so many of the characters were real people, and that so much of their real lives was woven into the plot.
This book is the perfect marriage of excellent historical fiction and just plain page turning fun. A book to treasure. ...more
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