Fantastic series opener . . . A richly imagined beginning that shouldn’t be missed.” — Kirkus (starred review) on The Gilded Crown
"A beautiful fantasy full of quests, court intrigue, and star-crossed lovers." — Library Journal on The Gilded Crown
“Fascinating dark fantasy . . . A study of kindness and humanity. This series is off to a promising start.” — Publishers Weekly on The Gilded Crown
"Fascinating and fantastic, The Gilded Crown is a heartwrenching exploration of the cost of power, featuring a compelling and unforgettable heroine who possesses a gift that is both wondrous and terrible. I couldn't put it down!" — Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Queens of Renthia series
"The Gilded Crown has the feel of an ancient fairy tale freshly told. A rich and beautiful story of two women torn between impossible loyalties, this novel lures you effortlessly into a dark river of costly magic and difficult questions, and then refuses to deliver any easy answers. I can't wait to follow Hellevir and Sullivain wherever Death decides to lead them next." — Freya Marske, award-winning author of A Marvellous Light
"First-class fantasy. . . . A compulsively readable book that raises profound and unsettling questions around power, life, death, and love." — Alison Croggon, author of The Books of Pellinor series