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

Fatal Throne: The Wives of Henry VIII Tell All

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

416 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical short stories young adult challenging informative medium-paced

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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%
emotional 52%
dark 50%
reflective 45%
sad 38%
tense 27%
challenging 11%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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