"Well-crafted and deeply unsettling, this folktale-influenced horror novel will captivate fans of the genre, but it’s not for the faint of heart. A grim triumph." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"This dark and foreboding mash-up is rife with shadowy secrets and scary fairy-tale touches. Excellent character development, unsettling and atmospheric world building, and numerous but well-woven folklore references combine for a deeply suspenseful, darkly vengeful tale of self-discovery." — Booklist (starred review)

"Riveting action and break-neck pacing, Roux conjures a raw horror narrative using deliciously grisly moments that subvert traditional fairy tale fare." — Publishers Weekly

"In fine Gothic tradition combined with a folkloric, ecofeminist perspective, Roux conjures a superbly atmospheric tale of horror and radical empowerment. The novel’s feminism displays nuance, showing that institutional patriarchy has harmed not just women but also men and even the natural and supernatural worlds." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

"Exceptionally interesting and well developed. A dark fairy tale about the exploited environment fighting back, for fans of folktales and horror." — School Library Journal

Madeleine Roux is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Asylum series, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. She is also the author of the House of Furies series and several titles for adults, including Salvaged and Reclaimed. She has made contributions to Star Wars, World of Warcraft, and Dungeons & Dragons. Madeleine lives in Seattle, Washington, with her partner and beloved pups.