"The story's unpredictability is what makes it so suspenseful and successful." -- Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest

"A different country, a different culture, and characters who create something far more fishy than sushi, make for a very unusual reading experience. Jolting and disturbing, this is a powerful work; it's an unconventional tale despite the conventional gothic trappings." -- Hellnotes

"Nonami twists Japanese societal norms ever so effectively, turning charm into creep and happiness into horror." -- Agony Columns

"An interesting dose of Japanese culture, mores, and history." -- Complete Review

"A creepy psychological thriller."- The Gline

"I like the psychological mystery and unique Japanese perspective in this novel." --Basugasubakuhatsu
"This isn't quite Science Fiction, though I kept wondering if cloning or genetic modification would emerge as the man behind the curtain. Instead it's a story about old arts and the bending of wills, the keeping of secrets, and the thick blood of family." --SFRevu