"Tara Sim's adult debut is a glorious tapestry of magic and murderous gods and a perfect entry for anyone looking for a new series starter."--BuzzFeed News
"A delightful, complex, intimate yet explosive debut adult fantasy novel." --Strange Horizons
"Recommended for fans of large scale fantasy sagas with diverse, frequently queer protagonists." --Booklist
"Fantasy readers will appreciate Sim's attempt to create an expansive world in the vein of A Darker Shade of Magic or Gideon the Ninth....There's a lot to love here." --Kirkus
"A good fantasy, with a cracking ensemble cast and a wonderful world."--Grimdark Magazine
"Through its generous number of perspectives and gorgeous prose, Tara Sim proves herself again to be a talented worldbuilder and detailed storyteller."--Locus
"Lovers of epic, dark fantasies, rejoice! There's literally a lot here to love at 512 pages, including immersive writing that excellently builds this magical world, badass queer characters, and an interesting plot. Fans of A Darker Shade of Magic and All of Us Villains will want to pick this up sooner rather than later."--BookRiot