An incredibly sweet book on love. There were love stories of all types and over centuries. Some I knew and others were a lovely surprise. The stories are short and can be enjoyed all at once or picked up at random.

True to its title, this short compendium summarizes the great loves of history in 1-2 pages. Categorized into unforgettable love, forbidden love, tragic love, kindred spirits, and enduring love; this volume is a great resource that connects history, romance, and the arts. Romances are listed in each section in chronological order. Contemporary romances are also included. Quotes and minimalist art add to the text. A LGBTQIA-inclusive book.

Fascinating reading! A wide variety of historical love stories are told, broadly organized by themes like Tragic Loves, Kindred Spirits, etc. The stories are pleasantly concise, mostly 1-2 pages each, and include not only details about the lovers and their lives, but interesting historical tidbits for context about the world in which they lived.

It boggles that we still recount the love stories of people who have been dead for a thousand years. It's sad how many LGBT+ stories have been erased. It's amazing how messy even "great" loves are. Anyone with an interest in history or historical figures will find this easy, enjoyable reading!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

Really interesting look into some of history’s greatest love stories. I loved the diversity of the stories included; I’d say at least half were LGBTQ+ couples. I also appreciated that they didn’t just include couples with “happy endings”. There were a lot of tragic stories here. My only complaint is that a few of the stories were really short, like 2-3 paragraphs, and I found myself wanting more.