Empress Charlotte: The Princess and the Archduke

I didn't know that this was based on actual events until I finished reading and did a quick google search. I am not a fan of toxic relationships and this story is just about that.

Princess Charlotte is sixteen years old when she starts to get courted by Max who is a snake in the grass. They get married and soon after all hell breaks loose. Max is a creep because he is 8 years older than her, probably just married her for some type of title, and when things get rough he drinks. Charlotte has no idea about politics and is foolish to marry a con man.

While the story and artwork were good, I couldn't get behind this due to the toxic relationship. Max is verbally abusive, a cheater, and a liar. I hope while in Mexico, Charlotte plans to leave him or something along the lines. I can't say for certain if she is plotting anything, but what I do know is I won't be reading more to find out.

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.