This book was a "Kindle First" book I got off my Prime membership. The story is set in 1920s Singapore, where Agnes the main character, lives in a crumbling old palace with what is left of het family. They are what is left of Singapore royalty and the palace has been in the family for several generations. The family has boarders to make ends meet and Agnes, who is still in high school, takes a job at a jewelry store to help with the money situation. But with the only male heir aging with no one younger to inherit, the family's days in the palace may be numbered.It was an intertwined story but it does not always keep my attention. The spoon picks back up a around the middle of the book. Thank you Liz Rosenberg for taking me on a magical journey back in time to 1920 Singapore. With exquisite details and rich history, Moonlight Palace, is a delightful tale of a time and place that readers will enjoy.Agnes Hussen, lives with her grandparents,great uncle,an eclectic group of borders and an old dedicated servant in the crumbling majestic Kampong Glam Palace, their ancestral home. Agnes loves the palace as it is her connection to her past and parents. When an unforeseen event occurs leading to the lost of her beloved home, Agnes works to discover a solution that will keep the palace in her family's hands. Both a coming of age story and a tale of family, Moonlight Palace is a vivid historical fiction novel. Agnes,the narrator, is witty and entertaining, allowing for a really fun and engaging read!I received Moonlight Palace as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Do You like book Moonlight Palace, The (2014)?
It just didn't catch my interest. I might try again later.
—aaron
A nice light read. Will recommend to my young niece.
—sudu
Read like a first draft of an unfinished screenplay.
—jamiej02
Such a cute and funny story but quite predictable.
—QuietMusic
Finished my first #readathon book, yay!
—treasykata
