“Tick’s first-person narrative […] will draw readers into her story and hold them until the end with a spirited account of her adventures, reflections, and conclusions. A satisfying choice for historical fiction fans.” ~ Booklist
“Coats […] deftly layers headstrong Tick’s efforts to remain close to her papa, and her annoyance with traditional gender roles, in a feminist tale with a persuasively rendered historical setting.” ~ Publishers Weekly
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection (2023)