Review of The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci

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Review of The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci" by Belle Ami.]
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4 out of 5 stars
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The moment you start reading “The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci”, you get teleported to the Uffizi Gallery, and you won’t leave Belle Ami’s world until you finish your lecture.

Blending art history, romance and even sci-fi, this historical thriller follows the story of Angela Renatus, an art historian that is being haunted by her dreams and visions about a mysterious painting that is not even supposed to exist. The author of the painting? Il Maestro, of course, Leonardo da Vinci. Soon enough, Angela crosses paths with Alex, an art investigator giving off vibes reminiscent of Dan Brown’s adventures, all while searching for the elusive da Vinci.

As the narrative unfolds, you'll become immersed in a tapestry of past lives intricately woven with vivid details, even original languages, inviting you to envision the essence of each distinct time and place. You will walk along the Medici and explore Nazi Germany among others. Yes, you will recognize names. Yes, you will recognize places. Yes, you will hate characters. And yes, you will fall in love with Belle Ami’s concept of fate, destiny and immortal love throughout lifetimes.

Now, with that said, “The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci” should come with a fair warning: do not read while sitting on the subway with an old lady reading over your shoulder. This book is spicier than a stuffed Habanero. Get yourself one of those Chinese folding fans or a whole air conditioner unit because there are a couple of chapters that whistle more than a steaming kettle. Alex and Angela are fire together. They both literally interrupt the Thriller to get into it. They also take breaks to eat pizza like it they are immune to calories.

It’s worth noting that this novel includes several profanities and a sexual harassment scene, making it not suitable for young readers and people sensitive to this type of content.

Intriguing, entertaining, cultural, passionate. "The Girl Who Knew Da Vinci" has it, but I did miss a little bit more of the old "show, don't tell" that allows the reader to figure out what is going on without help. I felt like the characters were giving me too much information through their own thought process. This is the reason why I'm giving this book 4 out of 5 stars.

I definitely enjoyed the lecture of this book, and I’m looking forward to reading more from Belle Ami.

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