⭐Kirkus Reviews (starred review)⭐

"A fiery teenager finds herself at the heart of a magical world in this YA fantasy…Gracely's spellbinding coming-of-age tale plays well against an intricately imagined backdrop of fantastical landscapes…expertly executed plot keeps the pages turning…A fantastical tale of growing up and finding oneself amid magic and wonder."

⚡ BookLife Editor's Pick, Publishers Weekly ⚡

"Gracely's hopeful, standout dystopian fantasy imbues familiar elements of YA fantasy with fresh and fun ideas, cleverly binding together science and magic…classic coming-of-age material, including a dance, a potential romance, training, and cool new friends…will delight readers of YA fantasy...” 

“A fast-moving, intelligent story about belonging, love, and sacrifice… an entertaining, fun read that is also deeply unsettling… offers an original take on the theme of the teenager discovering her magical powers.” —S. Mathur, Readers’ Favorite, Five Stars

“An incredible story of survival and resilience. I was hooked from the very first chapter and did not put it down until I finished it… a great story for anyone who loves YA novels with a strong protagonist who doesn’t quit.” —Rabia Tanveer, Readers’ Favorite, Five Stars

“An incredible young adult fantasy… Beautifully written and bold… The world-building is beautifully imagined…” —Jamie Michele, Readers’ Favorite, Five Stars

“Fantastic!… It has been a while since I enjoyed a YA novel this much. The storyline was immersive, the characters kept me emotionally invested, and I found it genuinely difficult to put the book down.” —Tammy Staley, Author & ARC Reader

“I couldn’t put it down!! What a great book!… I laughed many times and cried several times. Beautifully done!!!” —ARC Reader

“I loved it!!!! It kept me guessing. I couldn’t figure out what was going to happen next! Willow was so relatable… It was very descriptive, easily playing as a movie in my mind.” —Librarian & ARC Reader