A great premise but poor execution. I wanted to love this book so much! It has strong female lead characters and takes place in Wales, 1109. unfortunately, I wasn’t a fan of the main character’s inner monologue. She struck me as an unlikeable person from the first chapter. Also, the world-building seemed somewhat flat. I’ve read other books by other authors set in this time and place and they made it feel alive for me. This did not. This book appropriate for ages 15 and up due to rape references throughout the book.

Reviewed by Sophie Gagnon, Skidompha public library