'These are beautifully written novels, not only fresh, original and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart'
Peter Jackson
'Novik won me over with her first novel. the combination of military history, sympathetic characters, and engaging style makes this series great, intelligent fun'
The Times
'Plenty of intrigue, swordplay, exotic locations, plausible invention. In short a treat'
The Telegraph
'In the best tradition of fantasy, historical fiction and nautical novels'
Guardian