Part Susan Cooper, part Diana Wynne Jones, and part Labyrinth, Montgomery’s latest is a perfect treat with enough twists and turns to keep even the most astute readers on their toes. The British folklore elements, accentuated by Dean’s spot art, add to the rich atmosphere. Fantasy lovers, rejoice!
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Yanni’s gradual transformation from resentful sibling to fiercely protective brother makes his admirable growth especially satisfying. Brisk prose builds an atmosphere steeped in folkloric menace and skulking dread, resulting in a winning adventure with recognizable fairy tale bite.
—Publishers Weekly
This is a fun read with big plot twists, gruesome obstacles, and scary magic. . . . This is an exciting, well-written tale that adventurous kids are going to love.
—School Library Journal
Funny, terrifying, full of folkloric strangeness hiding in everyday corners, this sparkling homage to David Bowie’s Labyrinth is just as satisfying as last year’s The Midnight Guardians.
—The Guardian (UK)
Cracking adventure from the wildly imaginative Montgomery.
—Daily Mail (UK)