A review by allarminda
Iron Hearted Violet by Kelly Barnhill

4.0

I'm now officially a fan of Kelly Barnhill. This is the second of her books I've read and I'll happily read them all. Unconventional and refreshing are two words that describe her storytelling.

This book features a strong female protagonist (Princess Violet) who confronts the acculturated belief systems about what a girl should and shouldn't look and act like to discover that her beauty and strength come from within. And using her power of love and her strong intellect she reinvents herself as a true leader.

I strongly recommend this book to parents and young people, alike!