Praise for Songs of Irie:
CBC, "25 Canadian YA books to read in fall 2023", "All the Canadian books we're excited about this fall", and "The CBC Books fall reading list: 40 Canadian books to read this season"
Goodreads, "Our Big Preview of Fall's Most Anticipated Young Adult Books"
The Root, "October 2023 Books By Black Authors I Can't Wait to Read"
Publishers Weekly, "New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: October 2023"
"Dramatic, deeply sensual." -
Booklist "A devastating and nuanced look at two teens' battle for freedom, hope, independence, and love." -
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The relationship between Jilly and Irie is heartbreakingly comparable to Romeo and Juliet, and the two stand out as realistic, complex teens whose strong chemistry evolves into a romance doomed to fail in their political environment." -
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Jamaican history, provocative lyricism, and relatable characters form an effective foundation for this bittersweet queer love story...A richly intimate novel of rebellion, romance, and reggae." -
Kirkus "
Songs of Irie is a powerful and urgent reminder of what's worth fighting for in a world determined to tear you apart. Irie and Jilly's love for one another is boldly vulnerable, achingly real, and absolutely unforgettable. Bromfield is a bright, burning talent with a voice that demands–and deserves–to be heard. A stunning book." – Courtney Summers New York Times bestselling author of
I'm The Girl Praise for
Hurricane Summer:
"... sharp observations about cultural difference, class implications, economic privilege, and colorism... Prose about Tilla's reflections and the glory of the countryside is accessible yet sumptuous..." –
The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books "This is an excellent examination of the ways wealth, gender, and color can shape and at times create mental and emotional fractures. Verdict: A great title for public and high school libraries looking for books that offer a -nuanced look at patriarchy, wealth, and gender dynamics." –
School Library Journal (starred review) "Bromfield may have made a name for herself for her role on
Riverdale, but with this debut, about a volatile father-daughter relationship and discovering the ugly truths hidden beneath even the most beautiful facades, she is establishing herself as a promising writer...this is a must." –
Booklist (starred review) "Searingly beautiful, heartfelt, and full of strength. I could not put it down and even when done, I held it tight to my heart. Bromfield is the storm we've all been waiting for." –
Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Grown and Monday's Not Coming "
Hurricane Summer is a gorgeous story that radiates with resilience and bravely drops hard truths. Asha Bromfield will take readers by storm in her captivating debut about discovering yourself when your world is out of control." –
Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End "Stunningly written. An unflinching coming-of-age novel that bravely demands an audience to the cost of life's pain & the rewards of all its beauty. Wow." –
Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie