This book is rather well-written, but I felt like there was something lacking. There's an odd disconnect between the pieces of primary sources used at the beginning of each chapter and the story told; I know it's meant to show the contradictions of the historical figures we're well familiar with and the narrative we're all taught, but it seems odd that none of them are related to the plight of the protagonist (an enslaved girl named Isabel).

I enjoyed it.

Also, it's interesting to note the quotes about the book that were chosen to entice readers: "Readers will care deeply about Isabel." Who chose this? Because it would be a terrible novel if you didn't care at all for the protagonist, and it's a weird quote to use when the protagonist is a young enslaved black girl.