Simply too good to miss * The Independent *
Bautifully imagined...with big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong * The Bookbag *
The most cleverly complex and fascinating novel for teenagers I have read since
His Dark Materials -- Alison A Maxwell-Cox * School Librarian *
Fisher has an apparently inexhaustible talent for creating quite extraordinary, but totally convincing worlds * Planet *
The Times Children's Book of the Year 2008...a complex story which explores the themes of freedom, loyalty and responsibility * Cambria *
'... displays all of her usual strenth of imagination ... she is simply too good to miss.' * Independent *
'... stands out above all others. Its imaginative scale and gobsmacking finale make it one of the best fantasy novels written for a long time.' * Times, Amanda Craig *
'one of today's best fantasy writers ... a deliciously dark and scary ride.' * Independent *
'... imaginative, rich in texture and vividly realised. Catherine Fisher writes with consummate skill and depth of feeling.' * The Bookseller *
'One of this year's most striking fantasy novels' * Amanda Craig, The Times *
PRAISE FOR THE ORACLE SEQUENCE:
'... a rich, resonant conclusion to the series.'
* Booklist - May 06 *
'Vivid, complicated, and thoroughly engrossing, this fast paced adventure keeps readers avidly turning pages until the majestic conclusion.' * Horn Book Review May/June 06 *
... an intoxicating world reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. Highly recommended. * The Bookseller *
suspense is constantly built ... rattles along at a dizzying pace ... next volume please. * School Librarian *
A crisp, quick-moving narrative and fully fleshed out characters will keep readers hooked * Publisher's Weekly *
A powerful and very exciting adventure story. * School Library Journal *
'... one of the most skilled and original writers currently working in young adult fantasy' * New Welsh Review *
'Beautifully imagined and realised, this novel of future regression is rich with strong characters, big issues and a compelling plot. It is a barnstorming piece of serious fantasy that doesn't put a foot wrong.' * The Bookbag *
'Catherine Fisher is an artist with words ... An engrossing, intricate story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by ricjly imaginative characters' * Carousel *
'a deliciously dark and scary ride.' * Nicholas Tucker, The Independent *
'a deep and sophisticated adventure story' * Write Away *
'... wholly engaging and rushes along as a breathless and nail-biting pace ... a gripping read that should enthral both young and old fans' * Buzz *
'the most cleverly comples and fascinating novel for teenagers I have read since His Dark Materials.' * School Librarian *
