Doomed Queen Anne

Summary: Though born without great beauty, wealth, or title, Anne Boleyn blossomed into a captivating woman. She used her wiles to win the heart of England's most powerful man, King Henry VIII, and persuade him to defy everyone--including his own wife--to make her his new queen. But Anne's ambition was her fatal flaw. This is the true story of the girl everyone loved to hate. 

About:

Author: Carolyn Meyer

Year Published: 2004

Pages: 230

Review:

Obviously, this was a young adult novel written for children of about 12-12+, and so you can't expect an incredibly complex vocabulary or a story dripping with intense drama and ridden with sex scenes. However, I do think that given the intended age group, this book was wonderfully written. I found it easy to follow and well-written; it was a great overview of Anne's live from 1520-1536, and, unlike a Philippa Gregory novel, I found it to be quite accurate. This novel is great for anyone interested in Anne Boleyn and looking for some truth about her, or any first-time Tudor England novel reader. 

There isn't much to say about this novel, really. It got me started/hooked on Tudor England historical fiction works, and started my obsession with Anne Boleyn in the seventh grade. I think it's a great read for anyone interested in the time period, especially if you don't know where to start. Start here, maybe?

Rating:

5 stars/5 stars