Anna of Byzantium

Rating:
Summary: *Fair*
Review: When I picked up this book I expected less of it. But as I began reading I realized it was well written. Although it is for a 5-6 garde book, and Im a 7th grader, I still enjoyed it though. Although, I rated it 4 stars only because it lacks excitement. It goes around in circles, and some parts are just plain boring. But other wise, it's good for children-y/a.Read it and see what u think!

Rating:
Summary: Fantastic!
Review: With a great cover and a story to match, I know this book will stay in my mind for a long time. It's not very often you find a book like this - realistic, yet fictional, exciting and meaningful - this has it all! Princess Anna Porphyrogenita Comnena is a delightful heroine. She's not predictable like the other girls in books nowadays, who are always perfectly considerate of others and completely wrapped up in their own problems. Anna has a personality all her own. Tainted by the wrong teachings of her manipulative grandmother and the tensions between her mother and grandmother, Anna feels deep hatred throughout the book, but even though you're shocked at some of her actions, you can't stop feeling for her and sympathsizing her. READ THIS BOOK - IT'S THE BEST!