"Written with great empathy for the subject, this biography describes the life of Hawaiian crown princess Ka’iulani. . . . Well researched and engagingly written, this biography presents a lively portrait of Ka’iulani as she grows from a spoiled child to a disciplined, self-assured young woman, who died after a short illness at age 22." Booklist
"Linnéa presents a thorough and detailed account of her subject’s life. . . . An interesting, accessible book about an intriguing individual." School Library Journal
"Engaging and informative." The Horn Book Guide
"Princess Ka’iulani: Hope of a Nation, Heart of a People is an educational book packed full of fascinating facts and great black-and-white photographs." The Bloomsbury Review
"This book is recommended to all from middle schoolers to adults who have an interest in the life of a princess, Hawaii, or U.S. History." Multicultural Review
"A fascinating biography. . . . Her story will encourage and inspire modern girls, and it also will teach them something of Hawaii’s interesting history, traditions, and language." Catholic Parent