Well, I found this slightly slow to begin with and then the story and characters just flowed beautifully and I found myself annoyed I'd got to end so soon. What a fantastic start to the series, I can't wait for the next installment.

Oh gosh, this is the start of something truly wonderful. You’ve got an incredible bunch of characters; a world filled with lore and Earth magic; the truth of the power of nature and a whole rollercoaster of emotion. There were bits in this that made me want to stop and just revel in their beauty: Kiran is truly a masterful storyteller.

Exquisitely written fast-paced fantasy adventure with nuanced characters, intricate and vivid world-building and what I can only describe as what feels like a living pulse beneath it all. Sometimes it's hard to explain what makes a story leap off the page, feel as though it's alive and pull you along. Sometimes I wonder whether books like that are still being published (whether writers are given enough time these days to craft such a beautiful, difficult thing). Once again Kiran Millwood Hargrave has restored my faith in fiction to do just that. Her prose is poised and poetic but never draws attention from the action or the scene. Her characters are complex, fallible and intriguing. This is a stunning fantasy adventure and I can't wait for the next in the series.

Exquisite world building & powerful, convincing characters dominate an absorbing adventure filled with magic and mythology. A strong sense of the natural world adds an extra dimension to this rich tale. Good as a challenging genre read for middle grade readers 10+

It is as beautifully written as all of the author's other books. It is a story about a young girl's quest to save her older sister after an earthquake. The author uses rich imageries to create a magical world for the readers.

what a wonderful book! I read it in one sitting, so it is very manageable for a younger reader. Full of magic and excitement, something new happens in every chapter. The characters are very relatable, even the bad guys have redeeming softer sides. Totally recommended!