The Girl of Ink & Stars

“A fine mix of magic and adventure with a captivating heroine – enthralling and engrossing by turns.”

Celia Rees, author of Witch Child

“I read it, I loved it. Gripping, enjoyable and a book which is beautifully written and designed.”

Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts and Crosses

“An absolute jewel of a book, as vivid and real and the maps inside it. It’s a classic in the making and I know I’ll be re-reading it again and again.”

Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter

“Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure. The story holds you like a labyrinth and won’t let you go.”

Emma Carroll, author of Frost Hollow Hall

“A spellbinding adventure from a wonderful new voice in children’s fiction. Beautiful storytelling.”

Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher

“Truly beautiful writing, within a magical world. I loved it!”

Lisa Heathfield, author of Seed

“[I] loved every second. Myth, magic, monsters, what more could you want?”

Lucy Saxon, author of Take Back the Skies

“Set in a vividly realised parallel world laced with magical realism, this is a mesmerising debut of maps, myths and girls of enormous courage.”

Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

“It’s a lively read and in places recalls fantasy greats such as Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman … Millwood Hargrave is a name we will be hearing more from; her ideas are original, her imagination impressive – and the book jacket is my favourite of the year so far.”

The Times

“Expect to be moved. When you’ve finished, you may want to treasure it like a souvenir – a quality piece of folk-inspired art, full of colour and verve … likely to be a future classic.”

Serendipity Reviews

“I loved reading something so different and it is a beautifully written book wrapped up in myths and marvel. Quite possibly a children’s classic for many bookshelves in the future.”

Sister Spooky