“A bona fide page-turner that should have readers rooting for the tenacious Artemisia from beginning to end. A gripping, fast-paced adventure that delivers passionate writing.”

“The Blood Throne of Caria will shock over and over again in its audacity. Casagranda’s Artemisia, masterfully crafted, is a woman warrior 21st century feminists can look up to.”

“The Blood Throne of Caria delivers a magnificent heroine — Artemisia — a badass princess who maintains mastery over her own fate. This is a story of power in femininity that will inspire every woman to rise above her circumstances.”

“The Blood Throne doesn’t ‘aspire’ to be a Great Man story. Doesn’t try to match or conform to the standard model. There is no implied ‘just as good as the boys’ or ‘good, for a girl’ here. Artemisia’s story stands as it is, aspires to only its own glory. By not trying to force her growing up into a traditionally male narrative of the ascent to greatness, The Blood Throne honors both power and womanhood. It does not shy away from any part of the female experience, nor fetishize them. The book is refreshing in its nuance.”