4.0

I am a Monarch enthusiast and enjoyed learning more about monarchs and their life cycle. I also have so much respect for what this woman did and the trip she made. Her accomplishment is truly amazing!

I agree with other reviews regarding the negative tone of the author and how there were parts that were made to be more political than needed. Towards the end of the book, she even admits she has a "doom and gloom" way of presenting her positions about monarchs and conservation in general. This was really frustrating. You don't get people to care about something by scaring them or criticizing their way of life. You get them to care about something by generating enthusiasm and excitement. I'm not sure this book will sway anyone who didn't care before. A bit of a letdown in that regard.