“It is like nothing else I've ever read. The characters are so real, you'll feel like you know exactly what they look like and how their voices sound and what they would say or do in any given situation. More than that, you'll want to hang out with them. Then the world is so amazing and unique. You will want to go there. You will want to walk into ‘the Place.' And you will want to sleep in a dream opera.” —Stephenie Meyer, The Twilight Saga

“Will be considered among youth fantasy's most significant recent works. Knox's haunting, invigorating storytelling will leave readers eager to return to its puzzles--and to reap its rewards.” —Booklist, Starred Review

“Unexpected plot turns and a rewarding and engaging read.” —The Chicago Tribune

“Thoroughly impressive--for its sure, literary prose, nuanced characters, and fully realized Edwardian setting, but even more so for its original, surprising imagery and plot. An involving--and challenging--read, Knox's fantasy is outstanding in its ability to make us think both poetically and analytically about human nature.” —The Horn Book

“Legendary allusions add depth and light.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Compelling.” —Voice of Youth Advocates

“Richly layered and thoroughly enthralling, Knox's literary duet is a unique blend of fantasy and history that stands out as a stunning achievement in recent young adult literature.” —School Library Journal

“It's a story of hope and love. It's a fantasy yet is very realistic. This is one I will read over and over again.” —A YALSA YA Galley Teen Reader