4.16 avg rating — 70,062 ratings

"One of the most kick ass books for strong female characters who do their jobs I and my husband have ever read. I try to get all kids I know to read this."

4.36 avg rating — 60,608 ratings

"Very moving tale of a young woman rising to woman and dealing with difficult power. Very funny and very moving. I also try to get all the kids I know to read this."

3.83 avg rating — 51,740 ratings

"Laugh out loud funny, sarcasm and intelligence is the watchword for this witty and wicked tale of young ladies.
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4.19 avg rating — 27,136 ratings

"A tale about a woman coming out of a terribly dark time, and finding a new lease on life after her children have left and her husband is dead. Ista is very much one of the strongest main female characters going. She goes up against gods and holds her own."

4.27 avg rating — 84,778 ratings

"I can't actually count how many times I have read this book. These women, hold their own in a man's world and find power to surpass their society's rigid rules. Spectacularly funny!"