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A review by gretchenlouise
Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou
5.0
Beneath the Swirling Sky is a brilliant representation of the intrinsic power of art and the ageless importance of creativity. The first in The Restorationists, a new series by Carolyn Leiloglou, it's YA fiction that should be read by all ages.
Carolyn skillfully weaves historic details about artists and their pieces into a fantasy tale that will captivate young and old. I learned about Van Gogh and his Starry Night along with other artists I'd barely heard of. And the illustrations from Vivienne To really make the book come alive!
As a second-generation homeschool mom, I especially appreciated the way Carolyn portrayed the homeschooled heroine. I also enjoyed the sibling and cousin relationships between Vincent, Lili, and Georgia.
But what I loved best about Beneath a Swirling Sky was the way it so beautifully portrayed how "art expresses beauty and truth."
Well done, Carolyn! I can't wait to read the next book.
Carolyn skillfully weaves historic details about artists and their pieces into a fantasy tale that will captivate young and old. I learned about Van Gogh and his Starry Night along with other artists I'd barely heard of. And the illustrations from Vivienne To really make the book come alive!
As a second-generation homeschool mom, I especially appreciated the way Carolyn portrayed the homeschooled heroine. I also enjoyed the sibling and cousin relationships between Vincent, Lili, and Georgia.
But what I loved best about Beneath a Swirling Sky was the way it so beautifully portrayed how "art expresses beauty and truth."
Well done, Carolyn! I can't wait to read the next book.