This book was sort of like brain candy, in the way most books about dead white dudes are. I had a good time munching on that court conspiracy and manipulation--for a brick of a book, it felt like it pretty much flew by, and there were even some character moments that made me go "aww" and also laugh. I wouldn't say I was invested in it as a portrayal of a historical moment, as I'm not interested in that kind of history nor do I care about dead white dudes in that capacity (and oof on the characterizations of so many of the women,) but I definitely did like have a pretty good time eating it up. I don't know that I'll read more of the series, but I had a fine time and if you like reading about the Tudors I would say probably this is very much your jam. Definitely good for turning your brain off!