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"An original, compelling tale in which characters convey extraordinary motivations and personalities. Fans of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time will embrace this adventurous tale of trustworthiness and loyalty among friends." ~School Library Journal

 

"A riveting novel from beginning to end...fascinating, and very highly recommended." ~Midwest Book Review

 

"For teenagers and adults who love fantasy, this is an interesting and original idea." ~Bluewolf Reviews

 

"A captivating, atmospheric novel full of twists and turns...Gripping and suspenseful!" ~Andrew Cairns, author of 'The Witch's List'

 

"You won't be able to put it down for long! This is a very well thought-out plot...The action, suspense, and intrigue were outstanding. This was like no other book I have read before, crossing many genres." Rockin' Book Reviews

 

"Well-written and keeps the reader on edge throughout...a compelling journey from dissatisfaction to questioning to full-on rebellion. A lovely, supernatural Victorian thriller. " ~Nigel Cooper, author of 'Beat the Rain'

 

"Each page keeps readers glued and wondering just what will happen next...An outstanding novel." ~MJ Magazine 

 

"A thoroughly engrossing tale of alternate worlds that will keep you guessing until the end!" ~Annette Oppenlander, author of 'Escape From the Past'

 

"A gripping story of captivity, friendship, and betrayal." ~Alex Woolf, author of 'Soul Shadows'

 

"A magical adventure I didn't want to put down! Full of mysterious twists and turns, with a cast of teenagers who capture you within their strange, emotional world. Sometimes scary, sometimes funny and often thrilling, this story kept me guessing the whole time and I can't wait for the next one!" ~Nicole Leigh West, author of 

'The Gypsy Trail'

 

"Dark and almost Gothic...The story keeps moving forward, and good writing kept me enthralled up to the very end." ~Readers' Favorite

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"Full of action and adventure, mystery and fantasy, there was always the feeling that something more was under the surface...a great book I enjoyed reading." ~Rach Lawrence Reviews

 

The Ashes and the Sparks:

"Filled with many unpredictable twists, things going boom, and interesting characters, this book is one that I found very hard to put down. A wonderful young fantasy read featuring just the right amount of extraordinary." Readers' Favorite 

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"Incredibly alive and unique...the details and the language just picked me and plopped me down right in the midst of the action!" ~Emily S Deibel, author of 'Cecilly in Cinderland'

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"Completely unpredictable! I found myself falling in love with the world and the interesting circumstances and relationships between characters. Definitely a worthwhile read."  ~Pauline C Harris, author of 'Hourglass'

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"A deft touch of imagination...the author’s style is flowing and easy, and the continually twisting plot makes this a compelling read." ~Christina Hoag, author of 'Girl on the Brink'

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"Recommended for anyone who wants to break into the alt-history genre or for those who already love it." ~Cozy Little Book Nook Reviews

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"Johnson's plot is fast paced and races on with so many twists and turns that you will find you have to keep turning those pages. Highly recommended." ~Veryan Williams-Wynn, author of 'The Spirit Trap'

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"Fun, adventurous, and full of surprises." ~Vicarious Bookworm Reviews

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"A rich book full of magic, wonder, and luscious detail that had me captivated from the first chapter until the last. The complexity of this story was truly something else...it was a fresh take on old tropes that made me fall more and more in love with this marvellous story." ~Don't Judge, Read Reviews

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"Vivid characters and a world that is easy to imagine...from the first paragraph my attention was grabbed and I had no trouble reading this book in one sitting." ~Deep in the Crease Reviews 

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"The book never lost my attention. I'm interested in reading [the Inventress] when that comes out, that's for darn sure!" ~Lori's Little House of Reviews

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"Well written and strong in tone...read this book, and the author will take you away." ~Victoria Bastedo, author of 'Roots Entwine'

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"The plot twists totally threw me and completely made sense! Excellently paced, and the climax was very exciting. I look forward to seeing what Johnson comes up with next." ~Rachel Barnard, reviewer and author of At One's Beast