" By the author of The Blood of Flowers which is the story of a 17th century Iranian girl's evolution into a master carpet maker, unheard of for a woman. Amirrezvani, the Iranian-American author, once again attempts to draw the veil away from the image of Muslim women, this time with the story of a real-life 16th century Iranian princess, Pari Khan Khanoom, who becomes a power to be reckoned with in the tumultuous court of the that time and place. Her right-hand man, supporter and biographer is a eunuch named Javaher (jewel). As is the usual case in historical fiction, the story revolves around the role of women attaining power by marrying powerful men and producing a male heir asap. Pari takes a different route. The author's accounts of the eunuch culture of the time is very interesting as is her treatment of sexuality. Recommended for fans of historical fiction and feminists. Gay women would probably appreciate it too. "
— Diane, 2/9/2014