About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with high expectations from family or feels that their future has been decided by everyone but themselves. This historical novel follows Flora, a daughter of the powerful Pazzi family in Renaissance Italy, who is slated for a life in a convent against her will. It is a story of extreme resilience and the courage it takes to forge a new identity when your world collapses. Parents will appreciate the rich historical detail and the way it explores the darker side of ambition and rivalry. While the setting is the 15th century, the emotional themes of seeking independence and surviving social pressure are deeply relevant to modern teens. It is appropriate for older middle schoolers and high schoolers who enjoy art history and high-stakes drama. It offers a powerful model for how one can find a new path even after a devastating loss.
