School Library Journal starred review , August 2014 "This beautiful, yet at times brutally vivid, historical verse novel will bring this horrifying, tragic period to life for astute, mature readers [...]" Publishers Weekly starred review , September 2014 "A shocking tale of a bleak moment in history, told with stunning beauty.", School Library Journal starred review , August 2014 "This beautiful, yet at times brutally vivid, historical verse novel will bring this horrifying, tragic period to life for astute, mature readers [...]"