'It's like The Hunger Games meets Potter meets Twilight meets Lord of the Rings meets Game of Thrones; basically epic magical fantasy but completely for grown-ups'
- Stylist on the Shadow and Bone trilogy
'Unlike anything I've ever read'
- Veronica Roth on the Shadow and Bone trilogy
'Mesmerizing . . . shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for'
- Laini Taylor on the Shadow and Bone trilogy
'Bardugo outdoes herself with this book, creating the gorgeously built backdrop of Ketterdam and populating it with a sophisticated cast of rogues and criminals. A twisty and elegantly crafted masterpiece that thrilled me from beginning to end'
- Holly Black on Six of Crows
'A delicious blend of masterfully executed elements... Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follow-up, and series fans will have their eyes glued to every page'
- Booklist on Crooked Kingdom
'Every story is superb, Leigh Bardugo has an honest, vibrant voice that's capable of unfolding her imaginings with true skill. Sara Kiplin's beautiful illustrations grow in complexity . . . making this a sumptuous feast for the mind and eyes'
- SFX Magazine