The Other Boleyn Girl My Rating: 5.0
When Mary Boleyn arrives at court as an innocent fourteen-year-old, she quickly catches the eye of the handsome and charismatic King Henry VIII. Dazzled by his attention, Mary falls in love, not only with her golden prince, but with her growing role as his unofficial queen. Yet it isn’t long before she realizes how little control she truly has. Used as a pawn in her family’s ambitious political schemes, Mary watches helplessly as the king’s interest fades and shifts to her best friend, and greatest rival, her sister Anne.
With her future suddenly uncertain, Mary is forced to confront the harsh realities of court life and decide whether she will continue to be used or take her fate into her own hands.
Wow. The political conniving and relentless plotting were both fascinating and heartbreaking. It’s astonishing, and deeply sad, to see how these young women were treated as expendable tools for power. The story held my attention from beginning to end. My heart ached for Queen Catherine and for Mary, and just as the author intended, I found it nearly impossible to like the manipulative and calculating Anne. A compelling, emotionally charged read that brings the Tudor court vividly to life.
I suspected this book was going to be good. I saw the movie years ago and liked it but I am sure the book is even better.
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I will wait a bit to watch the movie but I am betting it is good as well! ♥
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