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357 pp.
| Bloomsbury |
June, 2010 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59990-491-7$17.99
(4)
YA
In the series' fourth installment, Isabel is transported to an alternate Renaissance Italy. There she joins a secret group of schoolmates called upon to save Talia. While the stravaganti learn more about their talismans, Isabel fights in a sea battle outside of Classe. Although it’s hard to keep the characters straight, the picturesque settings and well-developed relationships will reward readers.