This is the first book I have borrowed from Amazon as part of my Prime membership.I really enjoyed this YA book on the last days of Anne Boleyn told through her niece Catherine (Katherine) Carey. Had I not read some reviews of the book prior to reading it I would not have known it was aimed at the YA market. Will definitely read more by this author. ( )

Enjoyable

A very interesting read. I liked the way the story is told primarily through Kate Carey's point of view but it's not just her story it's also Anne Boleyns. Very engaging and hard to put down. A must for all Tudor lovers. ( )

This book for young adults was easily readable because the writing was good and flowing. The unusual point of view made the story and characters interesting and difficult to ignore. ( )

Katherine Carey, daughter of Mary Boleyn wants nothing more than to leave her impoverished family home in the countryside and join her Aunt Nan at court. When her mother and stepfather finally agree to let Kate go, Aunt Nan, also known as Queen Anne welcomes young Kate with open arms. However, court life is not all fun and games as Kate imagined. Danger, lies and secrets are what Kate finds instead. Queen Anne has already fell out of favor with the King, Kate is unable to walk alone through the castle and everyone but Kate seems to know the secret behind her and her brother Henry's true parentage. After Queen Anne has an unsuccessful pregnancy and fails to give the King a male heir, conditions at court turn worse for the Boleyn family and Kate chooses to stay with her Aunt through her final days.

Written for a young adult audience, The Light in the Labyrinth was also a pleasant read as an adult. From the unique point of view of Mary Boleyn and King Henry's daughter, Kate, a character is created that sees Queen Anne in only a positive light. Kate's character is younger and naive to court life, everything that she discovers is new and different. She handles herself well, but not without some mistakes along the way. What I loved most about her character was that Kate was not afraid to speak up to her father, the King. Kate also discovers love for the first time with an age-appropriate romance with Francis Knollys. Since this is a young adult book there is not as much court intrigue, deception and plotting adult books; however, the main historical events portrayed are accurate. Overall, this is a Tudor book I would have have enjoyed reading when I was a teen.

This book was received for free in return for an honest review. ( )