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

367 pages first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

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 805 reviews

Moods

informative 76%
dark 56%
emotional 50%
reflective 41%
sad 33%
tense 31%
challenging 13%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 18%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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