"Calhoun, Dia." In Something about the Author, vol. 129. Detroit: Gale, 2002. This entry contains biographical information, a list of awards, her bibliography, and information about Firegold and Aria of the Sea.

Chance, Rosemary. "Women with Backbone." Teacher Librarian (December 2001): 16. This entry lists titles featuring strong female protagonists for teens, and it includes Aria of the Sea.

Elzinga, Melinda. Review of Aria of the Sea.

Book Report (November/December 2000): 57. Elzinga focuses on Cerinthe's personal decisions in relation to dancing and healing.

Review of Aria of the Sea. Publishers Weekly (August 14, 2000): 356. This anonymous reviewer compares secondary characters who "lack depth" with "exceedingly well drawn atmospheric setting and the winning heroine."

Review of Aria of the Sea. Reading Teacher (November 2001): 248. This brief positive review focuses on the strong female protagonist, and states that the book stimulates important discussions concerning motivation and decision making.

Shook, Bruce Ann. Review of...