Originally I wasn't going to read this book, but I'm glad now I did. The character of Victoria Darling is strong and perseveres in her own right, making her a character I believed in since the first chapter. Her unstoppable passion for art was something I could relate to, as I enjoy studying it's history. As a writer, I have experienced what Victoria has when she's around other creative people; it's a nice change of pace from socializing with boring people. The author's word choice and historical references to women suffragettes added strong layers to the plot line.