Da Vinci’s Tiger
by L.M. Elliott
to be published on November 10th 2015 by Katherine Tegen Books
young adult | historical fiction | romance
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Young, beautiful, and witty, Ginevra de’ Benci longs to take part in the artistic ferment of Renaissance Florence. But as the daughter of a wealthy family in a society dictated by men, she is trapped in an arranged marriage, expected to limit her creativity to domestic duties. Her poetry reveals her deepest feelings, and she aches to share her work, to meet painters and sculptors mentored by the famed Lorenzo de Medici, and to find love.
When the charismatic Venetian ambassador, Bernardo Bembo, arrives in Florence, he introduces Ginevra to a dazzling circle of patrons, artists, and philosophers—a world of thought and conversation she has yearned for. She is instantly attracted to the handsome newcomer, who admires her mind as well as her beauty. Yet Ginevra remains conflicted about his attentions. Choosing her as his Platonic muse, Bembo commissions a portrait by a young Leonardo da Vinci. Posing for the brilliant painter inspires an intimate connection between them—one Ginevra can only begin to understand. In a rich and enthralling world of exquisite art, elaborate feasts, and exhilarating jousts, she faces many temptations to discover her voice, artistic companionship, and a love that defies categorization. In the end, she and Leonardo are caught up in a dangerous and deadly battle between powerful families.
1. I’m a lover of historical fiction and have no shame whatsoever. Renaissance Florence? Now that’s what I’m talking about!
2. It is focused on Da Vinci, a.k.a. one of the most influential artists, and his muse. What is not to be interested in?
3. Art, art, art! This book is all focused on art. I might not be particularly skilled at art but have an abnormal appreciation for it thanks to the fact that my mother is an artist.
4. I’ve had this book on my To-Read shelf for more than a year now. Only a few more days and it is mine, muahaha.
5. I’m kind of obsessed with the old cover.
Thoughts on my pick? What are you waiting on this Wednesday?
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Ahhh that book cover sure is a great looker!
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I fell completely in love with it.
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I’m sooooo excited to read Da Vinci’s Tiger! Laura Malone Elliott is one of my favorite historical fiction writers. My favorite book of hers is Annie, Between the States, but Give Me Liberty is great, too. Gah, can’t wait to see how she writes about the Renaissance since I’m pretty sure she’s thus far stuck to American history. (But don’t quote me on that.) ;)
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I haven’t read any book written by her yet but I hope Da Vinci’s Tiger is a great first one :) I’ll be sure to check those other ones by her.
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Renaissance Florence? SWOON. Oh I am already sold! I love a good historical too but I don’t read nearly as much as I’d want to. But…DaVInci?! And Art?! Oh I am SO THERE^^ Thanks for bringing this one to my attention Sara and YAY after all of that waiting it’s almost yours now :D Happy reading ;)
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I KNOW, it sounds amazingggggg! I hope you enjoy it :)
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I am really excited for this one too! It looks and sounds so yum. :D
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I hope you enjoy it :)
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Oh this is new to me. Sounds awesome. Love art in books and have been into historical fiction this year. Great pick!
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Historical fiction and art is just the best combination. I’m so excited!
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You had me at Renaissance Florence. I love books that focuses on art. Like you, I too have a great appreciation for art and I so desperately wish I more artistic skills haha. Art + history = my kind of book. I’m so excited for this book.
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It sounds so interesting. That’s also my kind of book. I hope you enjoy!
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This sounds great and I added it to my historical fiction TBR. I just hope it’s (mostly) historically accurate. That’s my biggest pet peeve with this genre.
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Yay, glad it’s in your TBR. Her pasts books have been accurate so I’m expecting the same from this book. And I agree, I can’t stand when authors don’t accurately represent what they are writing.
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Wow this sounds good! Totally new to me, thanks for sharing!!
my WoW
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My pleasure :)
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It looks interesting, for sure. I hope you’ll enjoy!
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I will definitely enjoy. Thank you!
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Definitely sounds interesting. And I’m such a fan of this cover!!! :)
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Me too!
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I love the fact that it’s centered about Da Vinci. Introduction to Art was my favorite class and I constantly did reports over him. Lol!
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Da Vinci is so influential and it’s so excited that this book is centered on him :)
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I’ve been waiting for this book too, though not as long as you have! I was intrigued right away because 1.) Da Vinci and 2.) The Old Cover was gorgeous! I don’t know why they changed it I was kind of upset.
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Totally agree with those old points! I was upset too at the change of cover, but the new one shows that it’s centered on historical fiction more than the old one did.
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That is too true, I’m sure historical fiction wasn’t everyone’s first thought when they saw the old cover. *sighs* Oh well. Great post though Sara! Can’t wait to see your review when you finally do read it!
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I am SUPER excited for this book to!! Historical fiction is amazing! I love stepping back in time! I feel like I don’t see many from this time either so…YAY! I hope we love it!
<3 Britt @ please feed the bookworm
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It is amazing!!!! It’s a whole other experience. I hope we love it too :)
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This sounds so good!! And that cover is amazing! :D
Here’s my WoW!
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I hope you get a chance to read it!
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Oooh. Sounds super intriguing! I’ve been delving into historical fiction quite a lot recently, so will keep an eye out for this one!
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Ooh, that makes me really happy, since I’m a historical fiction lover!
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Yaasss, I much prefer this cover than the original one they had! I like historical fiction too. :) I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it, Sara!
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
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I hope you enjoy it as well, Alyssa!
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This one sounds so good!
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