The year is 1570. The setting is Santa Caterina Convent in Northern Italy. Tranquil, serene, holy...think again. After Serefina, the unwilling addition to the convent arrives she begins unravelling the very bonds of the women in there. Zuana, the daughter of a dead doctor, who studied his craft so well she is now the convent medic, takes Serefina under her wing and becomes more attached to her than she ever thought possible after the lonely life she has led.
16th Century feminism starkly reflects that of today, with a strong community of women working for themselves, unheard of in that era. Sacred Hearts delves into convent life with no apologies for creating a raw and honest look at motives and desire within the blessed walls.
Bonds, love and rivalry all compete in this book making it an interesting and different read.
I enjoyed the book, but unfortunately the slow pace bored me slightly. Maybe this was to reflect convent life, but I felt that the storyline lacked that little something special.
5/10 For me there was just something missing. 
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