Thrilling and sexy, funny and shocking, deeply moving and very, very magical. Trust me, you have never, ever seen a wizard school like this. -- Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians
One of the most anticipated YA titles of the autumn . . . this will be a big one. * The Bookseller *
Rowell's magical world is finely drawn * Guardian *
The funny, wised-up dialogue, the tumultuous, sweet, and sexy love story is grade-A Rowell . . . a book that readers will find almost impossible to put down. -- Publishers Weekly
Full of heart and humor, this fantastical tale is a worthy addition to the wizarding school genre. -- People Magazine
Wildly fun, deliciously readable * NPR.org *
Come for the make-outs and stay for the magic * The Atlantic *
A powerful, politically minded allegory about sexual, ethnic and class identity - with a heady shot of teenage lust * The New York Times book review *