Book Details
Six meets My Lady Jane in Henry Tudor Must Die, a feminist historical fantasy that imagines what could have happened if Anne Boleyn had survived her execution…and teamed up with Henry VIII’s other wives to get revenge.
One queen exiled. Another headed for the gallows. Both hungry for revenge. England’s most infamous queens unite in vengeance against Henry VIII.
Anne Boleyn is going to die, and neither her cleverness nor her witchery can save her. So when her late rival, Catalina de Aragón, miraculously appears in her cell at the Tower of London on the eve of her execution, very much alive and offering a daring escape plan, no one is more surprised than Anne.
Lina doesn’t have Anne’s magic—but she has just as much hate for England’s wretched king. Severed from her daughter and stripped of all her influence, Lina breathes only for the Hellebore Sisterhood, a clandestine and powerful society with a vested interest in keeping both queens alive . . . and using their particular skills to advance womankind.
Anne and Lina’s old rivalries pale in comparison to a common enemy. And they’re not alone. Anna von Kleve, Kat Howard, and even Catherine Parr all have their own bones to pick with the king. One by one, they capture their pawns, infiltrating the court and eliminating the men who plotted against them. Always inching closer to their true target . . .
And they want his head.
Book Review
Hello Book Friends,
Today I’m reviewing Henry Tudor Must Die, so let’s get to it.
Fast paced and relevant, this reimagining of the six wives of King Henry the VIII will have fans of historical fiction exhilarated. You’ll be cheering on Lina and Anne as they race through the years of their husbands reign, helping to undermine the patriarchy at every turn, while bringing about justice for women across Europe (and eventually England).
I loved how the author transformed these two Queens, who once saw themselves as rivals and rightfully hated each other, to the women they become: fiercely loyal mothers who reconcile their differences, acknowledging their strengths, and their sisterhood in seeking retribution.
The perfect culmination of a revenge story, this is a book you won’t want to miss.
Pre-order a copy of Henry Tudor Must Die today!
Happy Reading ~ Cece
RATING: 
– Exceptionally Inked
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About the Author
Jillian Laine is an author and journalist. She has written multiple children’s books and has worked as an acquisitions editor, book festival director, and literary award judge. She and her husband live with their pride of cats in the Great Lakes State.
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publication details
| Pub Date | ISBN | Page Count | Publisher | Age Group | Source & Format | Review Posted Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul-2026 | 979-8217189717 | 368 | Berkley | Adult | NetGalley, Digital ARC | April 8, 2026 |
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