Adult Books

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The Stone Duology

The Arm of the Stone

Phoenix Pick 2011
(first published by HarperCollins Eos, 1998)

The Garden of the Stone

Phoenix Pick 2011
(first published by HarperCollins Eos, 1999)

The Way of Arata Duology

The Burning Land

HarperCollins Eos 2004

The Awakened City

HarperCollins Eos 2006

A novel of art, astrology, and romance
Amazon Children's Publishing

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A rare, rewarding, sumptuous exploration of artistic passion.
Kirkus (starred review)

Teens will truly relate to Giulia's struggle to do what is right and still have her way in a world that presents on-going challenges, danger, betrayal, and finally, enlightenment.
VOYA (highlighted review)

Compelling…absorbing…An intriguing historical novel inspired by accounts of women artists in the Italian Renaissance.
Booklist

I don’t just like Passion Blue, I LOVE it! I simply galloped through it.
Jane Yolen, author of The Devil’s Arithmetic

A lovely read.
Megan Whalen Turner, author of The Queen's Thief series

A glimpse of 15th century Italian life as sure-handed and brilliantly illuminated as the work of a Renaissance master.
Meredith Ann Pierce, author of the Darkangel trilogy

An elegant retelling of that old, crucial story of finding one’s place in the world, set against a vivid evocation of the Italian Renaissance.
Robin McKinley, author of Beauty

A lush, vibrant read that is utterly transporting.
Lesley Livingston, author of the Wondrous Strange series

A story that respects the intelligence both of the reader and the protagonist.
Robin Hobb, author of the Farseer Trilogy

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