Catherine Fisher is a writer of rare talent

A subtle thriller with passages of intense description interspersed with the plot full of excitement

Fisher is a hugely talented writer . . . This is a dark and brooding fantasy

Fisher conveys complex human emotions through fantasy, teen angst has rarely had such a visceral expression as in the boggy, unpredictable wilderness of Chloe's self-created prison

A fantastic story

Will gratify book lovers and fantasy experts alike

A refreshing and unique tale – one that rises above the clichés it could so easily have fallen into – that entertains on every level. It’s pitched perfectly to its audience (as well as those who are a few years older...) and, while only time will tell if it becomes a classic, it treats the familiar tropes with care and respect, leaving the reader wanting more after the final page has been turned.

This is a brilliant story, and Django Wexler is a name to remember - as if you could forget it!

Rich and dense and creative