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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman dives deep into Elizabeth Tudor’s turbulent early years, showing readers just how close she came to losing everything before she ever became queen. Her world is in tatters as her mother, Anne Boleyn, is executed, and suddenly Elizabeth is no longer a princess but a problem. From there, Wertman takes us through the constant dangers Elizabeth faces like betrayals, shifting alliances, and the ever-present risk of imprisonment or worse. She has to be careful as a young woman in a precarious royal position. If she's too smart then she’s a threat but if she's too passive it could make her defenseless. Every decision is a gamble, especially when it comes to marriage, which could either secure her future or destroy her completely. Watching her grow from a vulnerable girl into the sharp, politically savvy woman who would eventually rule England is both gripping and fascinating.
Janet Wertman brings Elizabeth to life in a way that is personal and real. More than just a historical figure, she’s a young woman figuring out who she is while constantly walking a tightrope between survival and power. I especially loved how Wertman explores her relationships with her father, Henry VIII, and her half-siblings, Mary and Edward, because those complicated family dynamics shape her just as much as the political games at court. The tension is constant because, in Tudor England, one wrong move can mean death, and Wertman captures that uncertainty so well. The writing is rich with historical detail but still totally engaging. And when Elizabeth finally starts to see her own path to power, it is a huge moment that’s been earned through every hardship she endured. Overall, Nothing Proved is an incredibly compelling take on Elizabeth Tudor’s rise. If you love historical fiction that makes the past feel immediate and real, then I highly recommend it.
