Mary, Bloody Mary by Carolyn Meyer

Mary, Bloody Mary

Young Royals #1

Carolyn Meyer

227 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional informative fast-paced

Description

The story of Mary Tudor's childhood is a classic fairy tale: A princess who is to inherit the throne of England is separated from her mother; abused by an evil stepmother who has enchanted her father; stripped of her title; and forced to care for ...

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Moods

informative 60%
dark 50%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

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