Fatal Throne by Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Deborah Hopkinson, M.T. Anderson, Linda Sue Park, Jennifer Donnelly, Lisa Ann Sandell

414 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical short stories young adult challenging informative medium-paced

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Fatal Throne, a book about Henry VIII and his six wives, coordinated by Candace Fleming. Fleming and six other authors will each contribute a story from different points of view: M.T. Anderson, Jennifer Donnelly, Stephanie Hemphill, Deborah Hopkin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 817 reviews

Moods

informative 76%
dark 57%
emotional 52%
reflective 41%
sad 33%
tense 32%
challenging 13%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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