'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