“The main character Laila is at once intriguing and accessible-you’ll find yourself rooting for her from page one-and the world she inhabits is a believable and compelling blend of the modern and the mystical….The love story that anchors it all, meanwhile, is every bit as exciting, romantic, and fraught with challenges as you want it to be-and there are enough unexpected twists and turns to keep you guessing right up until the end. Fantasy and romance lovers alike won’t be able to put this book down!”

“There were no dull moments in the book. The plot moves very fast and fluidly. The dark antagonist is the perfect villain we can all hate. And the end is satisfying and at one point gut-wrenching…hope there’s more books to come and this becomes a series!”

“A wonderfully inventive, captivating novel. Dhanani’s gripping, heartfelt storytelling prompted me to exclaim aloud as I read (“Lovely!” “Wow!” “Oh no!”), and feel chills, clenches in the stomach… I was hooked!”

“I really enjoyed this book. I read it in two days and would have read it in one if I hadn’t had other things to do. I would recommend it for teenagers to adults. I am looking forward to the second installment.”