"An enchanting cross between Georgette Heyer and Susanna Clarke, full of delights and surprises. Zen Cho unpins the edges of the canvas and throws them wide."–Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of the Temeraire novels
"Absolutely everything about this book is delightful...Witty, wise and wonderful,
Sorcerer to the Crown is an admirable achievement and a deep delight."–NPR.org
"Cho has humor and flair to match Pratchett and Heyer plus her own marvelous style."–Karen Lord, author of
The Best of All Possible Worlds "
Sorcerer to the Crown felt like
Pride and Prejudice but with magic and race, which makes Zen Cho Austen crossed with Susanna Clarke and Ignatius Sancho...I am utterly in love."–tor.com
"Zacharias brings to mind another orphaned young wizard whose combination of grit and melancholy captured readers' hearts, and ingenious, gutsy Prunella simply shines."–
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"
Sorcerer to the Crown exceeds expectations. It's a very entertaining and deeply enjoyable novel–and if this is what Cho gives us for her debut, I'm really looking forward to seeing what she does next."–
Locus
"A captivating debut that, aside from examining both gender and racial prejudice, tells an entertaining story with wit and consummate skill."–
The Guardian (UK)