"A heartwarming epic that's never syrupy sweet. A-." -- Entertainment Weekly

"[A] marvelously written novel . . . rich with both ordinary and extraordinary realities." -- Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"Beautiful . . . A very earthy and relatable tale of family bonds and fractures." -- Boston Herald

"[Evans] can turn a haunting, perfect praise. A promising debut from a young author with much yet to offer." -- Library Journal

"Superb [and] quirkily rendered." -- Vancouver Sun

"Evans's lyrical telling . . . fluidly juxtaposes disparate worlds." -- ALA Booklist

"A trenchant debut that speaks eloquently about identity, displacement, the most anguished of losses, and bone-deep love." -- Booklist

"A sad, magical telling of the uncommon link between Gemini sisters . . . enchanting." -- Toronto Star

"Kept me reading past midnight . . . hugely assured and very moving." -- Daily Telegraph (London)

"Bittersweet . . . an alluring blend of fairytales and nightmares." -- Daily Mail (London)

"A vivid, affectionate picture of the family as a melting pot." -- Daily Telegraph (London)

"At once tender and funny: [26a is] a keen study of home, homelessness and the limits of symbiosis." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Beautiful . . . Evans is in a class of her own." -- Melbourne Herald Sun

"Heartwrenching." -- Sunday Times (London)

"Funny, intimate and moving." -- London Sunday Times

"Amazing. . . . 26A deserves to be read, and reread, by a large audience." -- Boston Globe

"Beautifully written." -- New York Times Book Review

"Marvelously written . . . rich with both ordinary and extraordinary realities ." -- Seattle Times

"[A] poignant debut novel.. . . Perfect for your next book-club selection." -- Essence

"Enjoyable and engrossing . . . Evans has a distinctive voice." -- The Observer