I received an ARC for this book back in 2010, a few months before it came out.

"I can't speak for everyone, but this was definitely one of the most fantastic reads I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. I've always been a fan of Shakespeare, and historical fiction, and this book combined both of those beautifully. The character dynamics were easily my favorite thing about the story, and of course the surprises that just kept coming. The overall mystery behind the story of this book was incredible, and it kept me on my toes and guessing the entire time. This is a truly incredible book, and I really hope it gets a lot of recognition when it officially comes out this August. A brilliant read, all around, and I will definitely be re-reading it in the future, as well as looking forward to any other books that Fortier writes."

This was my review back then, and I stand by it now. Fortier is a wonderful writer who has a lot of passion for what she does -- and for the fans which read her books all over the world.