"Sharp and engaging."--Publishers Weekly 2018 BookLife Prize (Winner, General Fiction Genre, Nov. 1, 2018)
"Anne and Louis is a masterpiece that paints an extraordinary vision of its times, capturing the facets of a social and political milieu with historical accuracy and vibrant emotional resonance ... satisfying, educational, and hard to put down."--D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review (Oct. 2, 2018)
"A dramatically engrossing and historically searching tale about a powerful duchess."--Kirkus Reviews (featured in Dec. 15, 2018 Issue of Kirkus Reviews)
"A lively, engaging story, rich with historical detail that brings the story of a forgotten queen to life. Reminiscent of Philippa Gregory and Jean Plaidy, Anne and Louis gives voice to Anne of Brittany, allowing her to step from the historical shadows and illuminating her as a determined and influential political figure, as well as a bright and devoted woman in her own right."--Eleanor Brown, New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters (Nov. 1, 2018)
"A gripping novel about a larger than life queen, Anne and Louis is a smartly written read filled with both passion and wit."--InD'tale Magazine (Winner, Crowned Heart, Dec. 11, 2018)
"Filled with strong women characters and jam-packed with history, Gaston gives us a lively narrative of an intelligent woman who diligently maintained the independence of her beloved duchy while navigating French politics during her marriage to King Louis XII."--Susan Abernethy, The Freelance History Writer