Delightful Alternative History
Although there were times when the narrative lagged a bit, overall, Henry Tudor Must Die is an immensely entertaining book that reimagines a world in which Katherine of Aragon fakes her death and uses magic to save Anne Boleyn from execution to join a secret society of women who collaborate to save potential victims of over zealous clergy and sanctimonious rulers.
This book was just fun, clever, creative, imaginative and filled with woman power at a time where few women had any agency or rights- completely suborned to the whimsy of their male oppressors- like a shadow government.
Alternative histories can be delightfully funny. Kudos to Jillian Laine.
Thank you to BookBrowse.com, Net Galley and Berkley Books for the opportunity to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The hardcover will be available in the USA on July 21, 2026.
