“Kozloff keep[s] the book together with a clear, propulsive plot. A new series starts off with a bang.”―Kirkus

“This series opener is literary, ambitious, and epic in scope.”―Publishers Weekly

“Kozloff's epic fantasy quartet is being released in back-to-back months, making it a good fit for those looking for that binge-reading experience. Kozloff makes good use of classic fantasy tropes to craft a compelling and cinematic story that will feel familiar to fantasy lovers. The book is most absorbing when focused on the smart, insightful Cerúlia, but multiple viewpoints and expansive world building contribute to the grand scale.

This is a solid beginning to an ambitious saga of magic, intrigue, and heroism.”—Booklist

“Now I find myself even more invested in her quest to regain her rightful place as queen, especially in light of the jaw-dropping events at the end of this book. As we’re officially at the halfway point of this series, I have even greater expectations and hopes for the next one!”—Bibliosanctum

“This book represents a much needed repositioning, a tensioning of the spring. It was also the most emotional of the three books, and the last 100 pages almost brought me to tears. I, for one, cannot wait for the final release.

As with the first two books, I continue to recommend this series as it is one of my favorites so far this year. The story gets better and more complex and intriguing and emotional with every page. I absolutely love it, and I think you will, too.” —Fanfiaddict

"Kozloff has great instincts when it comes to pacing, and the novel flies by with a good mix of action sequences and emotional, character-developing beats. Her villains are never one-note, and her heroes are complicated and fallible... the series ender is just as much fun as the rest of the books. An enjoyable, worthwhile end to an immersive series." —Kirkus