Book Comments

Off with her Head

The Red Queen's Daughter by Jaqueline Koslov
Reviewed by Bronte

If you are a Henry VIII fanatic, like me, then you know that "The Red Queen" was what they called Katherine Parr, last wife of Henry VIII, and if you are a Henry VIII fanatic then that is why you would pick this book up. That time is so interesting, with everyone getting their heads chopped off. Anyway the reference to Katherine Parr was what originally drew me to this book, then upon reading the inside cover I became entranced with the idea.

After Katherine's death her two year old daughter Mary disappeared from history, so naturally most believe she died. In this story Mary was given off to be raised by her mother's friend but then resurfaces years later to help the Virgin Queen with her own brand of magic. I loved the historical background, some of it was altered or people invented, but it was still the essence of that time period with all its intrigue and magic. I liked this book, and it went by very fast. I wouldn't reread it but I enjoyed reading it the first time. I would recommend it to youngish girls (11-12).