“Perfectly paced, beautifully written and bursting with black humour and bold ideas.”
Philip Reeve, author

“Imaginative, original, taut and with multi-layered protagonists... A wild ride.”
Jo Cotterill, author

“Stroud's talent for creating astonishing yet utterly believable literary worlds is well known - and this is another triumph.”
Fiona Noble in The Bookseller

“This is a fast-paced fantasy adventure filled with thrills, humour and the most charismatic anti-heroes in teen fiction. It’s a highly anticipated read for 2021, and we’re certain you’ll be gripped throughout and hungry for more adventures by the end.”
LoveReading4Kids

"Humorous, nail-biting and rich in unexpected turns of phrase, this is beautifully constructed storytelling of the first order."
Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times

“Pleasingly violent, sprinkled with some brilliant nuggets of very dry humour…I know I will not be the only one on tenterhooks waiting for book three.”
Mrs Sydney's World's Smallest Library

“…everything I want from a teen/YA fantasy adventure: action-packed, fast-paced, with quippy dialogue, intriguing mysteries and plenty of creepy moments – the sort of book that you can't help but fly through."
@NovelShire