"A long and satisfying
read ... There is much here about personal integrity, the sublimation of the
self for the good of the community, and the need for respect and understanding
of other
cultures."
—
Books
for Keeps
(UK)
"An
exciting, fast-paced read, which should appeal to both girls and
boys."
—
The
Children’s Bookseller
(UK)
"Left me wanting to
read everything else Golding has written, and everything she will ever
write."
—
www.TheBookbag.co.uk
"Golding
ramps up the action with plenty of danger, battles, and narrow escapes, and she
nicely resolves her various plotlines in a satisfying
conclusion."
—
Booklist,
September 1,
2009
*"Romance, trickery,
graphic and bloody fight scenes, adventure, religious persecution, and politics
are all a part of this compelling
tale."
—
School
Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW,
November
2009
"Golding writes a
fantastical romantic masterpiece full of adventure, betrayal, near misses,
combat, and
loyalty."
—
VOYA,
December
2009
"A good choice for
those just getting into the genre of the long adventure novel."
—
The
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books,
January 2010
