Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All: By M. T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell,Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park, Deborah Hopkinson by Candace Fleming

Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All: By M. T. Anderson, Candace Fleming, Stephanie Hemphill, Lisa Ann Sandell,Jennifer Donnelly, Linda Sue Park, Deborah Hopkinson

Candace Fleming

416 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical short stories young adult challenging informative medium-paced

Description

The tragic lives of Henry VIII and his six wives are reimagined by seven acclaimed and bestselling authors in this riveting novel, perfect for fans of Wolf Hall and Netflix's The Crown. He was King Henry VIII, a charismatic and extravagant ruler o...

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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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