Firstly this is literally my idea of a favourite book. Historical fiction x Fantasy is an elite genre and this didn't disappoint.
This is a story about the Six Tudor Queens like you've never seen before.

What to expect:

⭐️ Dragons and other beasts
⭐️ Epic worldbuilding
⭐️ Powerful females
⭐️ Political strife
⭐️ Magic
⭐️ Sapphic and Heterosexual romance

This was a love letter to the Tudor Queens, rewritten into this epic tale. But as a huge fan of the Queens and having read many books on them, their essence felt authentic here. Their personalities from what we know were written really well and I loved the focus on the dynamic of Boleyn and Seymour. I could immediately tell the author was going to keep the Queens as true to themselves as possible as she is a mutual fan of a lot of great Historical fiction writers, including my favourite, Alison Weir. But in this she gave them a voice, and a way to become something more than just Henry's wives.

I loved the idea of them all being alive at the same time and being married to Henry together, each defending and living in separate castles to help strengthen a magical border along their island, which is under the constant threat of invasion and war.

The world building isn't overall dense, but very descriptive, and I can't wait to get my hands on a map, and a finished copy of this book on its release.

What I loved most about it is that I did not know how it was going to unfold, the story was new and imaginative. I couldn't guess the ending, and this kept up the mystery and excitement for me. I can't wait for the next one after the ending!

Highly recommend for fans of the Tudors, Historical fiction and Fantasy. It's a completely unique book, and I loved it.

4.75 ⭐️

Well that was an absolute delight!

Six Wild Crowns is a fantasy reimagining of the story of Henry VIII's wives. And it is glorious! The court intrigue, the sapphic yearning, the feminist rage, the pet panther - I'm a fan.

The Tudors are a little different this time around. Henry must have 6 living wives at all times, one per castle, to keep the magical protection on the county of Elben strong. Each queen carries this responsibly differently. The story starts when the king weds Boleyn, and focuses primarily on her and Seymour as they navigate their roles as wives and queens...

The characters are well-written and interesting across the board, the writing is captivating and atmospheric, and while the narrative may not exactly match the historical record, the six queen feel more fully fledged than ever before. This book is absolute mayhem in the best way, and somehow the reimagining of a very familiar story still managed to surprise me.

One note of warning: the king has 6 queens and is desperate for an heir, and the author does not shy away from the reality of this. If you have triggers surrounding fertility and reproduction, this book might be best skipped.

Six Wild Crowns is an incredible book, a mixture of historical and epic fantasy with a heavy focus on intrigue and court politics. It's one that will stay with me well after I've finished it, and I can't wait for the sequel!

Many thanks to Orbit and Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc.

I'd give this one 3.5 stars!

Six Wild Crowns is a captivating fantasy novel that takes readers on an exhilarating journey through a world of magic, intrigue, and power struggles. The story revolves around six heirs to a powerful kingdom, each vying for the throne and the magical crowns that bestow immense power.

The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, and the world Holly built is really in depth and interesting.

The characters are well-developed, and their interactions are both compelling and thought-provoking. The author does an excellent job of balancing action-packed scenes with moments of character development.

Overall, Six Wild Crowns is a must-read for fans of fantasy fiction. It offers a perfect blend of adventure, magic, and political intrigue, making it a highly engaging and enjoyable read. Whether you're a long-time fan of the genre or new to fantasy, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression.

I thought I would love this but it wasn't 😔
But I would recommend it to my friends that are history readers 😊