“The novel maintains a steady pace and a richly mysterious atmosphere. . . . [will] draw in fans of dark academia.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“An ideal choice for a mythology-, literature-, or riddle-loving teen who yearns for a story with a dash of magic that challenges their wits.”
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“The soapy melodrama of the interpersonal conflict plus a barrage of increasingly mystifying plot twists, depicted via passionate first-person narration, keep the pages turning.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Hand to readers in the mood for brooding, gothic vibes.”
—Booklist