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Henry VIII is probably the best-known English king whom we have all come to know and deplore. History tells us he was greedy, cruel, gluttonous and surely possessed of a most evil heart. He cast off wives without mercy or fear of reprisal from God, the church, the nobility or the common folk. What if his wives attempted to seek revenge and tried to even the score? Henry Tudor Must Die is a fantasy novel that reimagines of the king's marriages and the fates of his dead wives. It is a glorious retelling of royal history that has humor, suspense, magic spells and lots of action. You won't want to miss out on the fun!

What a wonderful treat to bring Anne Boylen and Catherine of Aragon back to life - and restore their legacy to doing good for women! Both women have been vilified in history - men usually get to write the histories so is there any reason they don't come out nice - but maybe they had their own secrets and demons to resolve. This is a fun-filled historical fiction treat with magical realism, witchcraft, beautiful make-believe, and a feminist theme that is sure to delight a lot of readers.

We meet Anne on the day before her execution. She is being rescued by "Lina" AKA Catalina (Catherine of Aragon) and given magic to save her from beheading. It seems Anne already possessed this power, but she needed a boost. Lina had been sent by Marguerite of Angouleme who represents an order of medieval women, the Hellebore Sisters, she has assembled to fight misogyny and empower women. The two start of journey of building the sisterhood and meet others like the sister of Joan of Arc. But once Jane Seymour is dead, Lina and Anne return to England to complete their quest - as we know from history, Henry was a "bad" guy when it came to women. There they meet Anna of Kleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr.

This story is pure make-believe of course but it's such fun to read. However, when it comes to actual historical events, the book is spot on. I've always detested the period of history of Henry VIII because of his greed, the terrible men he surrounded himself with, and his despicable treatment of women - especially Catherine of Aragon - so I was happy to enter the world of make-believe and see him get his comeuppance!

This is a book for lovers of historical fiction who like to see history twisted to see the bad guys thwarted. Highly recommend.

I'd like to thank BookBrowse/Netgalley and Berkley Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC.

I have always been fascinated by the life of Henry VIII. I have watched the Tudors and seen Six on Broadway. This story was a good addition to the many versions of his life. I loved how mysticism was incorporated and the feminist aspect of it all. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in this era of English History.

Well written, great characters and a whole new spin on Henry VIII. Ann Boleyn and Catherine of Spain join forces, after their deaths, to take down the King and the evil men that surround him. Its an excellent story and also a good history lesson.

This is the way I would've loved history to have turned out. I read every book I can grab written about the Tudor Dynasty. However, I've never read one quite like this. I don't wanna give away much but if you enjoy history and strong female characters, pick this book up. Don't fuss at me if you can't put it back down.

If "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned," just imagine what could happen when you multiply that number by six, (technically five), vindictive wives plotting revenge on the man who done them wrong — King Henry VIII.

Henry Tudor Must Die is a deep dive into feminist revisionist history; where women are changemakers and Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon are not sworn enemies, but sisters in crime, meticulously plotting the death of the king, while paving the way for their daughters to inherit the throne.

Jillian Laine has developed her characters well, giving each one of the women just the right twist to make them powerful and likeable, while retaining the historical vileness of most of the men. Thankfully, she provided a list of characters, because the Tudor court changed as fast as the heads rolled.

Henry Tudor Must Die is full of love, magic, sisterhood, and blood, told through the eyes of the founder of the sisterhood. Although at times, it was a bit heavy-handed with feminist theory, the women were right. One day they would rule the empire, if not the world.

Henry Tudor Must Die by Jillian Laine is a clever and entertaining blend of historical fiction, humor, and intrigue. Tudor England is one of my favorite time periods to read about, and this book offered a fresh, witty take on an era that is often written with heavy seriousness. The dialogue is sharp, the pacing moves quickly, and the characters feel vivid and memorable throughout.

What makes the novel especially enjoyable is its balance between dark humor and genuine emotional stakes. Even readers familiar with Tudor history may appreciate the playful tone and unique perspective. Fans of historical fiction with court intrigue, strong personalities, and a bit of irreverence will likely enjoy this one. It is a fun, fast-moving read that makes history feel lively, accessible, and just a little mischievous.

If you have ever wondered how things might have turned out if Henry VIII had not had Anne Boleyn executed, this book is for you. What would be different, if by magic, Anne didn't die by being beheaded? Again, this book gives answers to this possibility. Not only does Anne live in this story, but she also becomes best friends with Catherine de Aragon, Henry's first wife who was also supposed to be dead. The two women are members of the Hellebore Society which is an all female organization where women look after each other, as well as all of society. Through the network of the Hellebore Society Anne and Catherine are tasked with looking after Henry's wives that came after them. As you can imagine this is a huge undertaking. Both women want Henry to get what he deserves, Anne wants Henry dead and has made her life's goal to see that her deepest desire comes true.

The women are in constant danger of being found out. They both miss their daughters terribly, but for the daughter's safety as well as their own, Anne and Catherine can't even be around their daughters, nor can they touch or talk to them, This is a heartache that never stops and it only makes them want to stop Henry's trail of heartache and destruction even more. The ladies meet many dangerous situations and make many sacrifices on the road to the end goal.