4 stars
This is a novel told in verse based on the true story of painter Artemesia Gentileschi. It’s beautifully written and raw and harrowing. While Artemesia was a teenaged painter of no small skill (you can look up her paintings, but be warned that some of them are rather gory), she was raped by her tutor. The story that follows is almost unbelievable. Artemesia is a courageous heroine, and her story is well worth reading.
Not 5 stars only because this isn’t my favorite genre in general and because the message was a little overt for my tastes. I would also only recommend it for older teens who can handle the heavy subject matter.
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