The tour of Rome, the food and wine, the colorful characters, and the intriguing mystery will keep Montoya fans happy and may well interest those unfamiliar with the series to catch up on the adventures.

Ambitious worldbuilding and an engaging premise…first half of a planned duology should excite readers looking for strong characters and romance-laced adventure.

Bérubé (The Dark Beneath the Ice) adeptly chronicles Skye’s self-destructive quest, infusing her story with a sense of claustrophobia, foreboding, and hopelessness.

An eye-opening read that will be useful for starting conversations.

This enthusiastic self-help book…encourages a growth mindset in making one’s dreams of success come true. The visual design…succeeds in being upbeat and encouraging

A wondrous celestial fable with some steampunk elements—cogs and gears; clockwork; star cases of ‘glass and metal with hooks built into the design and angled just right to catch on the edges of the sky’… the star premise shines throughout.

The ups and downs of Elisa and Tucker’s relationships are powerful and convincing. Old-fashioned Southern charm adds the perfect touch to this rich and emotional romance.

This is a valuable contribution to the history of higher education, women, and the postwar U.S.

An easy, breezy beach read with a clever twist.

Mia’s colorful, philosophical mother and endearing son add depth and richness to the well-paced narrative, as do a whole pack of lovable animals. This creative story will draw new fans to Burns’s satisfying series.

Disaster-related action keeps pages flipping… A believable heroine finds her strength during a disaster.

Vivid historical setting... A painful but ultimately empowering queer history lesson.

Deeply touching love story between a fierce leader and the timid woman who finds her own strength by standing up to him.