What I liked about this in particular is that there aren't a lot of YA books set in this time period. So much YA historical fiction is set during WWII, and this is not. Yay! In line with McCullough's other works, this is definitely a feminist work, pointing out the inequalities of the time and how women coped with being in abusive relationships.

Overall, the story is well researched, with a lot of interesting historical information woven throughout the plot. Because of the focus on the facts and the setting of the story, we do lose some characterization, but I wasn't necessarily mad about it. Though I listened to the audiobook, there is also poetry woven throughout the narrative.

If you enjoy 17th century feminist stories, definitely pick this one up!