"The legitimacy of feminist and gender theory in the field that was then referred to as ‘Anglo-Saxon studies’ was entrenched in 1990 by the publication of the critically acclaimed New Readings on Women in Old English Literature, edited by Helen Damico and Alexandra Hennessey Olsen. [...] As a Festschrift in honour of Helen Damico and the aforementioned work—an indispensable resource and often an entry point for those who study medieval women—this new book has brought together essays written by a number of the field’s best-known scholars. [...] The collection is certainly best read in light of its forebear but is also rich enough to stand on its own. Its reflective nature makes it incredibly self-aware and Klein’s introduction positions it well within a complex and ever-changing theoretical context. Feminist and gender theory in medieval studies has changed much in recent decades and this collection not only acknowledges that but also validates and showcases the incredible diversity and value of this field of study going forward."
- Cassandra Schilling, Flinders University, Journal of the Australian Early Medieval Association (2022)

"Although much has changed in the field of Old English studies since 1991, this volume illustrates the interesting and important work that remains in understanding women’s significance in both the historical record and the academy. Collectively, the essays serve as a fitting tribute to the much-esteemed Damico, who passed away in 2020, and attest to the breadth and depth of her interests, scholarship, and influence."
- Alison Gulley, Appalachian State University, Speculum 96/3 (July 2021)