The Boleyn Secret vs The Mad Wife: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Romance
The Boleyn Secret
The New York Times bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series explores the dramatic, mysterious life of Katherine Carey, niece of Anne Boleyn, in this surprising novel that delves into one of the deepest secrets…
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The Mad Wife
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Mad Wife has the widest readership — 173928 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The Boleyn Secret | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.9 (173928) |
| Hardcover | 3.5 (1) | 3.7 (65) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (38) | 4.0 (489) |
Reception
| The Boleyn Secret | The Mad Wife | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 38 | 173928 |
| Editions | 1 | — |
| Pages | — | 321 |