Reviews of Béa's Books

“Extraordinary. Cracking open Béa Gonzalez’s The Bitter Taste of Time is like plunging head first into a Goya painting.”--- The Globe and Mail

“Enchanting . . . with all the scope and majesty of the operatic productions that inspired her, Gonzalez's tale of love, longing, and loss is a sweeping, romantic adventure.”  --- Booklist on The Mapmaker's Opera

“Gonzalez's ability to create a strong sense of place and develop fascinating characters makes this book a gem.”  ----Edmonton Journal

“Sumptuous . . . Perfection lies in the details. With its top-flight storytelling and delicious prose, The Bitter Taste of Time leaves the sweet savour of a splendid piece of literature”------The Vancouver Sun

The Bitter Taste of Time -------The Mapmaker's Opera -----The Mapmaker's Opera (musical)