"A compelling period piece which brings to life the early days of one of history's greatest monarchs" and "A pleasing tapestry of history, character, and great storytelling" - Kirkus Reviews

"Wertman's prose is sharp and deliberate, capturing the unease of a girl who must measure every word, every glance, knowing one misstep could cost her life." - Historical Novel Society

"Thinking this has been done before? If so, I don't blame you; Gloriana has inspired novelists for ages, but the comparisons end there. Wertman's subtly nuanced portrait of Anne's daughter is unlike any I've read before." -The Historical Fiction Reader

"Watching her grow from a vulnerable girl into the sharp, politically savvy woman who would eventually rule England is both gripping and fascinating" - Readers Favorite

"[A]n extraordinary coming-of-age story, one fraught with uncertainty and minefields galore, as navigated by a sharp yet vulnerable young woman" - Reading the Past

"The author's meticulous historical detail breathes life into these characters and their voices, offering an authentic and absorbing journey back to Elizabeth's 16th-century world." - Maddy Reads Herstory

"You already know if you watch this channel that I'm a huge fan of Janet Wartman's historical novels. Her trilogy about the Seymour family is terrific - this is even better." Steve Donoghue, literary critic and BookTube Influencer