I really enjoyed the references between books and the same scenes described in different books. With meticulous historical detail, sensitive characterizations, and Catherine's strong narration, Meyer's memorable story of a fascinating young woman who relies on her intelligence, rather than her beauty, will hit home with many teens. I've also enjoyed the way she can take a variety of facts from history and weave them into a plausible point of view as things happened. With meticulous historical detail, sensitive characterizations, and Catherine's strong narration, Meyer's memorable story of a fascinating young woman who relies on her intelligence, rather than her beauty, will hit home with many teens."- Booklist, "This captivating tale of the rise of this Italian merchant family is seldom portrayed, and it plays out delightfully in this well-written novel."- School Library Journal "A sympathetic, engrossing portrait of a noble girl who, later in life, became a feared queen. "This captivating tale of the rise of this Italian merchant family is seldom portrayed, and it plays out delightfully in this well-written novel."- School Library Journal "A sympathetic, engrossing portrait of a noble girl who, later in life, became a feared queen.
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