Ophelia the character is playful and bold; her banter with Hamlet is witty, and often their repartee features wordplay and double entendre that would have made the Bard happy.

Kirkus Reviews

Klein creates a captivating story of a young woman entwined in an unconventional love, with secrets that could bring a royal kingdom to its knees. . . . A spellbinding tale of love, murder, and revenge.

VOYA

Teens need not be familiar with Shakespeare's original to enjoy this fresh take-with the added romance and a strong heroine at its center.

Publishers Weekly

This book blew me away.

TeensReadToo.com, Gold Star Award

[Readers] will be swept up by the vivid, atmospheric setting, the heart- pounding romance, the palpable torment, and Ophelia's fierce, earnest questions about how to love.

Booklist

Sure to be popular with young women struggling with issues of honor, betrayal, and finding one's path.

SLJ