Carolyn Meyer - Mary, Bloody Mary

Pros: the meticulous details shows the author took the time to research
Cons: occasionally becomes overdramatic

As a young adult, I was never very interested in the English royal family history. While my sister adored these books, I was more interested in organized crime history. It is only now that I have been reviewing historical fiction for young adults that ...

Pros: an entertaining read on Queen Mary I before she became Queen
Cons: has a few historical errors

I usually don't care for historical fiction books written for teens, even though I am one, but, I liked this one a lot. I've read 5 books by Carolyn Meyer: this one, "Patience Princess Catherine," "Doomed Queen Anne," and her royal diary books on ...

Pros: Made me see the history of Mary I in a new light
Cons: a little bit unrealistic at times

As a lover of history, I immediately wanted to read this book. Not only do I love history, but my favourite monarch is Elizabeth I, who is Mary I's half sister. I knew Elizabeth would be mentioned in this book, so that is another reason I decided to buy ...