I enjoyed McCully's biography of Ada Byron Lovelace. Many students are taught about her in high school, but younger students may find inspiration in her drive for knowledge and maneuvering through the social standards of her day. The illustrations, portraits, and other drawings certainly add to the appeal of the book and make Ada come alive for modern readers. I do think the writing itself is geared more toward middle school students, especially with words like languidly, biquadratic, and prepossession.

Thank you NetGalley and Candlewick Press for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.