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-| style="padding:15px;" | [[File:TheQueensSpade.jpg|250px]]<br>
+| style="padding:15px;" | [[File:GracelessHeart.jpg|250px]]<br>
-'''[[The Queen's Spade]]'''<br>
+'''Graceless Heart'''<br>
-'''Author:''' Raughley, Sarah<br>
+'''Author:''' Ibanez, Isabel<br>
-'''[https://amzn.to/3E36GtN Buy at Amazon] | [https://bookshop.org/a/15682/9780063344389 BookShop.org]<br><br>'''
+'''[https://amzn.to/4jt5hgW Buy at Amazon] | [https://bookshop.org/a/15682/9781250376695 BookShop.org]<br><br>'''
-'''Time Period:''' Age of Revolutions <br>
+'''Time Period:''' Renaissance <br>
-'''Time Frame:'''1850-1862<br>
+'''Time Frame:''' 1478<br>
 '''Geographic Area:''' Europe <br>
-'''Country:''' Great Britain<br>
+'''Country:''' Italy<br>
-'''Topics:''' Colonization, Queen Victoria, British Empire <br>
+'''Topics:'''Italian Renaissance, Medici Family<br>
-'''Genre:''' Fiction<br>
+'''Genre:''' Historical Fantasy <br>
-'''Reading Age:'''Young Adult, Adult<br>
+'''Reading Age:''' Adult<br>
 '''Format:''' Novel<br>
-'''Published:''' 2025<br><br>
+'''Published:''' 2026
-|}
+'''''[[World History|World History]]''' > [[Renaissance Booklist|Renaissance]] ''
-'''''[[World History|World History]]''' > [[Age of Revolutions Booklist|Age of Revolutions]]''
+'''#1 New York Times bestselling author Isabel Ibañez makes her adult debut with a gorgeous, historical, and romantic fantasy perfect for fans of One Dark Window and Ever After. A lush tale full of enemies-to-lovers tension, whimsical magic, villain romance, and slow-burn desire, set in an enchanted, perilous Florence where forbidden power could ignite a war.'''
-'''In this riveting historical thriller inspired by true-life events, Belladonna meets Bridgerton as revenge, romance, and twisted secrets take center stage in Victorian England’s royal court when Sally, a kidnapped African princess and goddaughter to Queen Victoria, plots her way to take down the monarchy that stole her from her homeland.'''
+'''“Truly radiant.” Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window'''
-A young lady can take only so many injuries before humiliation and insult forge a vow of revenge. . . .
+LOVE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS MAGIC.
-The year is 1862 and murderous desires are simmering in England. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Bonetta Forbes (Sally), once a princess of the Egbado Clan, desires one thing above all else: revenge against the British Crown and its system of colonial "humanitarianism," which stole her dignity and transformed her into royal property. From military men to political leaders, she’s vowed to ruin all who’ve had a hand in her afflictions. The top of her list? Her godmother, Britain’s mighty monarch, Queen Victoria herself.
+As a sculptress, Ravenna Maffei has always shaped beauty from stone but she has a terrible secret. Desperate to save her brother, she enters a competition hosted by Florence’s most feared immortal family, revealing a dark power in a city where magic is forbidden.
-Taking down the Crown means entering into a twisted game of court politics and manipulating the Queen’s inner circle—even if that means aligning with a dangerous yet alluring crime lord in London’s underworld and exploiting the affections of Queen Victoria’s own son, Prince Albert, as a means to an end. But when Queen Victoria begins to suspect Sally’s true intentions, she plays the only card in Victorian society that could possibly cage Sally once again: marriage. Because if there’s one thing Sally desires more than revenge, it’s her freedom. With time running out and her wedding day looming, Sally’s vengeful game of cat and mouse turns deadly as she’s faced with the striking revelation that the price for vengeance isn’t just paid in blood. It means sacrificing your heart.
+Now a captive in the cutthroat city of Florence, Ravenna is forced into a dangerous task where failure meets certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the immortal family's mesmerizing but merciless heir. But as he draws her closer, Ravenna realizes the true threat lies beyond Florence’s walls.
-Inspired by the true story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, Queen Victoria’s African goddaughter, The Queen’s Spade is a lush and riveting historical thriller for fans of This Ravenous Fate, A Dowry of Blood, and Grave Mercy.
+The Pope’s war against magic is closing in, and Ravenna is no longer just a prisoner but a prize to be claimed. As trusting the wrong person becomes lethal, Ravenna must survive the treacherous line between a pope's obsession and the seductive immortal who might be the end of her ― or surrender her power to a city on the brink of war.
 ==Emily's Review==
-I could tell that the author put a lot of research into telling this story. I loved how she gave Sally a voice, creating this tale of revenge against the crown around what we know about Victoria and her ideas of abolition and empire. This reimagines history, but with so much historical detail, it feels like it could easily be a true story.
+This is my second book by Ibanez, and I clearly need to read more, because this was fantastic! I would never have expected to give a Romantasy novel five stars, but here we are!
-Ina, or Sally, as she is known in Great Britain, is a fierce protagonist. We learn about her history with the crown and why she would throw everything away to seek revenge against the people who tore her away from her home. There is a lot of racism, both outright and subtle, in this story. You will feel Sally's fury as she must live amongst people who treat her as a pet but always other.
+Saturnino's character arc and his relationship with Ravenna was gorgeously written. Ravenna was a fascinating protagonist in that she was never entirely sure of what was going on. She reminded me a lot of Katniss Everdeen, just charge ahead and hope for the best.
-I couldn't help but compare this story to [[Babel: or The Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History]] due to their similar themes of revenge and colonialism. If you enjoyed that book, I think you would enjoy this one.
+I appreciated the fact that I could never be sure of anyone's true allegiance. The intrigue between factions kept me on the edge of my seat! So many twists and turns. I must have gasped at least a dozen times.
-I had some issues with the pacing around the middle of the book and the repetitiveness of certain lines, but overall, I liked this book. It would be a great tie-in to studying the Victorian period.
+The yearning, the magic, the intrigue - I couldn't put this book down!
 ==Other Similar Books==
-Other suggestions on the subject of '''Colonization'''.
+Other suggestions on the subject of '''Renaissance Italy'''.
+{{#ask: [[Category:Books]] [[Time Period::Renaissance]][[Country::Italy]]
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+See also: [[Recently_Published#2025|2025]] | [[Recently_Published#2024|2024]] | [[Recently_Published#2023|2023]] | [[Recently_Published#2022|2022]] | [[Recently_Published#2021|2021]] | [[Recently_Published#2020|2020]]
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+! <h2 id="mp-otd-h2" style="margin:0; background:#cedff2; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3b0bf; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Featured Weekly Book Suggestion - 01/13/2025</h2>
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-| style="padding:15px;" | [[File:OneBigOpenSky.jpg|250px]]<br>
+| style="padding:15px;" | [[File:TheQueensSpade.jpg|250px]]<br>
-'''[[One Big Open Sky]] ''' <br>
+'''[[The Queen's Spade]]'''<br>
-'''Author:''' Cline-Ransome, Lesa<br>
+'''Author:''' Raughley, Sarah<br>
-'''[https://amzn.to/4aHdo3O Buy at Amazon] | [https://bookshop.org/a/15682/9780823450169 BookShop.org]<br><br>'''
+'''[https://amzn.to/3E36GtN Buy at Amazon] | [https://bookshop.org/a/15682/9780063344389 BookShop.org]<br><br>'''
-'''Time Period:''' Industrial Age <br>
+'''Time Period:''' Age of Revolutions <br>
-'''Time Frame:''' 1879<br>
+'''Time Frame:'''1850-1862<br>
-'''Geographic Area:''' North America<br>
+'''Geographic Area:''' Europe <br>
-'''Country:''' United States<br>
+'''Country:''' Great Britain<br>
-'''Topics:''' Westward Expansion<br>
+'''Topics:''' Colonization, Queen Victoria, British Empire <br>
-'''Genre:''' Fiction, Poetry<br>
+'''Genre:''' Fiction<br>
-'''Reading Age:''' Upper Middle Grade, Young Adult<br>
+'''Reading Age:'''Young Adult, Adult<br>
-'''Format:''' Chapter Book<br>
+'''Format:''' Novel<br>
-'''Published:''' 2024
+'''Published:''' 2025<br><br>
-|}
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-'''Three women narrate a perilous wagon journey westward that could set them free—or cost them everything they have—in this intergenerational verse novel that explores the history of the Black homesteader movement.'''
+'''''[[World History|World History]]''' > [[Age of Revolutions Booklist|Age of Revolutions]]''
-, Mississippi. Young dreamer Lettie may have her head in the stars, but her body is on a covered wagon heading westward. Her father, Thomas, promises that Nebraska will be everything the family needs: an opportunity to claim the independence they’ve strived for over generations on their very own plot of land.
+'''In this riveting historical thriller inspired by true-life events, Belladonna meets Bridgerton as revenge, romance, and twisted secrets take center stage in Victorian England’s royal court when Sally, a kidnapped African princess and goddaughter to Queen Victoria, plots her way to take down the monarchy that stole her from her homeland.'''
-But Thomas’ hopes—and mouth—are bigger than his ability to follow through. With few supplies and even less money, the only thing that feels certain is danger.
+A young lady can take only so many injuries before humiliation and insult forge a vow of revenge. . . .
-Right after the war ended/and we were free/we believed/all of us did/that couldn’t nothing hurt us/the way master had when we were slaves/Couldn’t no one tell us/how to live/how to die.
+Taking down the Crown means entering into a twisted game of court politics and manipulating the Queen’s inner circle—even if that means aligning with a dangerous yet alluring crime lord in London’s underworld and exploiting the affections of Queen Victoria’s own son, Prince Albert, as a means to an end. But when Queen Victoria begins to suspect Sally’s true intentions, she plays the only card in Victorian society that could possibly cage Sally once again: marriage. Because if there’s one thing Sally desires more than revenge, it’s her freedom. With time running out and her wedding day looming, Sally’s vengeful game of cat and mouse turns deadly as she’s faced with the striking revelation that the price for vengeance isn’t just paid in blood. It means sacrificing your heart.
-Lettie, her mother, Sylvia, and young teacher Philomena are free from slavery—but bound by poverty, access to opportunity, and patriarchal social structures. Will these women survive the hardships of their journey? And as Thomas’ desire for control overpowers his common sense, will they truly be free once they get there?
+Inspired by the true story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, Queen Victoria’s African goddaughter, The Queen’s Spade is a lush and riveting historical thriller for fans of This Ravenous Fate, A Dowry of Blood, and Grave Mercy.
-Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome’s striking verse masterfully portrays an underrepresented historical era. Tackling powerful themes of autonomy and Black self-emancipation, Cline-Ransome offers readers an intimate look into the lives of three women and an expansive portrait of generations striving for their promised freedom.
+==Emily's Review==
-==Emily's Review==
+I could tell that the author put a lot of research into telling this story. I loved how she gave Sally a voice, creating this tale of revenge against the crown around what we know about Victoria and her ideas of abolition and empire. This reimagines history, but with so much historical detail, it feels like it could easily be a true story.
-I grew up playing endless rounds of Oregon Trail. I loved seeing all the ways one could die on the journey, but I also loved planning the trip, and doing all the shopping to figure out what we'd need to survive. That game imprinted on me, and I often turn to stories about people journeying out west to start a new life as homesteaders. I haven't read many, however, that feature an all-black cast of characters.
+Ina, or Sally, as she is known in Great Britain, is a fierce protagonist. We learn about her history with the crown and why she would throw everything away to seek revenge against the people who tore her away from her home. There is a lot of racism, both outright and subtle, in this story. You will feel Sally's fury as she must live amongst people who treat her as a pet but always other.
-Lesa Cline-Ransome wrote one of my absolute favorite books last year, For Lamb, so I was really looking forward to reading this book. The story begins with a family starting their journey west from Mississippi. We read from 3 perspectives - Lettie, her mother Sylvia, and a young teacher Philomena. I was surprised and pleased at how much depth the author put into this story. Novels in verse don't always work for me, I often find they need more story and can sometimes be hard to follow, particularly when there are three perspectives. But this story was so good I frequently forgot that I was even reading a novel in verse. I loved seeing how resilient the three protagonists were. I can't imagine how hard it would be to leave everything you know to travel across the country (for MONTHS!) to a place you don't know anything about for the chance at a new and better life. Seeing how they were able to overcome so many obstacles and tragedies along the way was inspiring.
+I couldn't help but compare this story to [[Babel: or The Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History]] due to their similar themes of revenge and colonialism. If you enjoyed that book, I think you would enjoy this one.
-I think this would be a great addition to any US History curriculum or pioneering unit. I think it is best for ages 12+
+I had some issues with the pacing around the middle of the book and the repetitiveness of certain lines, but overall, I liked this book. It would be a great tie-in to studying the Victorian period.
 ==Other Similar Books==
-Other suggestions on the subject of the '''Westward Expansion'''.
+Other suggestions on the subject of '''Colonization'''.
-{{#ask: [[Category:Books]] [[Topic::Westward Expansion]]
+{{#ask: [[Category:Books]] [[Topic::Colonization]]
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+| style="padding:15px;" | [[File:MaxintheHouseofSpies.jpg|250px]]<br>
-'''[[The Songbird and the Rambutan Tree]]'''<br>
+'''[[Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II]]'''<br>
-'''Author:''' Abendanon, Lucille<br>
+'''Author:''' Gidwitz, Adam<br>
-'''[https://amzn.to/427a8f2 Buy at Amazon] | [https://bookshop.org/a/15682/9781631638206 BookShop.org]<br><br>'''
+'''[https://amzn.to/3uVnr66 Buy at Amazon] | [https://bookshop.org/a/15682/9780593112083 BookShop.org]<br><br>'''
 '''Time Period:''' Modern Age <br>
-'''Time Frame:''' 1942-1945<br>
+'''Time Frame:''' 1939<br>
-'''Geographic Area:''' Asia<br>
+'''Geographic Area:''' Europe <br>
-'''Country:''' Indonesia<br>
+'''Country:''' Great Britain, Germany<br>
-'''Topics:''' World War II<br>
+'''Topics:''' WWII, Kindertransport, Espionage<br>
 '''Genre:''' Fiction <br>
-'''Reading Age:''' Upper Middle Grade, Young Adult<br>
+'''Reading Age:''' Middle Grade, Upper Middle Grade<br>
-'''Format:''' Novel<br>
+'''Format:''' Chapter Book<br>
 '''Published:''' 2024
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 '''''[[World History|World History]]''' > [[Modern Age Booklist|Modern Age]] > [[World War II Booklist|WWII]]''
-Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1942.
+'''“Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book,” -R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony'''
-Emmy has the voice of an angel but hasn’t sung a note since a family tragedy. With war looming, her father plans to ship her off to a singing school in England for safety. But all Emmy wants to do is stay in Batavia with her best friend, Bakti, even if it means putting up with her snooty classmate, Violet. Then the Japanese army invades―and as war erupts in the Dutch East Indies, Emmy’s world falls apart.
+'''“Espionage! Secrets! Suspense! If you’ve ever dreamed of being a spy, this book is for you.” -Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Projekt 1065'''
-When her own actions sabotage her chance to evacuate the island, Emmy is captured and confined in the Tjideng prisoner-of-war camp with other women and children. Separated from her family and friends, and silenced by her grief, Emmy will need all her strength to survive the war, find her voice, and reclaim her freedom.
+Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London.
 ==Emily's Review==
-I was initially drawn to this story because I don't think I've ever read a book set in Indonesia during World War II. I was hooked from the beginning. This is excellent historical fiction. The author based this book on her grandmother's experiences during the war, and you could feel the love and admiration she holds for her throughout the story. Emmy is an amazing protagonist. So strong and courageous. This book is a great example of how we can become our best selves when everything is stripped away from us. She goes through so much in this book, but it never breaks her.
+I was RIVETED by this story. Spies and intrigue make for excellent reading, but even more so, I love that the author frames this story with a note at the beginning explaining that this is a book about asking and exploring two big questions - Why do people hate Jews? and How can a whole country believe a big lie? The author did a great job building a story that worked to enthrall readers while also getting them to ponder and think about these big questions.
-I loved the relationships in this story. The found family in the concentration camp is one of the best things about this book. The way they all help each other was beautiful. I also adore Bakti and Emmy's friendship, and the frenemies to best friends relationship between Emily and Violet. They were all incredibly inspiring and gave me hope that most people are good and that the good can shine through in the darkest of places. I think this is why I'm so drawn to stories written in this period - I need to see that goodness, courage, and bravery.
+Max is a great protagonist to follow - he is smart but makes some very questionable choices. Sent to England to England on the brink of war on the Kindertransport, he is worried about his parents back in Berlin. Fitting in in England is also a challenge. He is still learning the language and his accent makes him stand out. But as I said, he is a smart and determined kid, so he puts all of his efforts into finding a way to prove that he is a capable spy so the government will send him back to Berlin.
-This is one of those books that you will not be able to put down. The writing is lush and compelling, and you're going to want to read "just one more chapter" until suddenly you look up and you are not in Batavia, but your own home, and oops, you read the whole book in one sitting. This is a middle-grade story, but it has universal appeal. I think it would make an excellent read-aloud.
+The adults in this book range in helpful to infuriating. Some want what is best for Max, while others, particularly those working for the government, see Max as nothing more than a useful tool in their mission to win the war.
-Because there are some very harrowing moments, I'd recommend this one for ages 10+
+Oh, and did I mention that there is a fantastical element? When Max leaves Germany, he doesn't leave alone - he is followed by two mythical beings: a kobold and a dybbuk. No one but Max can see or hear them, and they are a sort of Statler and Waldorf, heckling and commentating on everything that is happening to Max. They lend some comic relief to a very distressing and sometimes disturbing story.
 ==Other Similar Books==
-Other suggestions on the subject of '''World War II (Asian Front)'''.
+Other suggestions on the subject of '''World War II (European Front)'''.
-{{#ask: [[Category:Books]] [[Topic::WWII]][[WWIIcat::AsianFront]]
+{{#ask: [[Category:Books]] [[Topic::WWII]][[WWIIcat::Europe]]
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+'''Time Frame:''' 1812<br>
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 '''Country:''' Great Britain<br>