"
Lyrical and fantastic.... Steeped in the rich traditions of ghost stories and Jewish folklore, this remarkable feat of storytelling is sure to delight." –
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"A bewitching allegorical adventure comprised of small, beautifully composed moments." –
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Savit builds the action with a storyteller's assured cadences, creating
a story rich in elements of Jewish folk tradition and flashes of both humor and the grotesque." –
The Bulletin, starred review
"
This work of prodigious imagination is especially notable in its author's uncanny ability to create a visceral suspense that captures readers' attention and won't let go as the pages fly by." –
Booklist, starred review
"
Savit crafts an absorbing fantasy and gives teens plenty to contemplate about life, love, storytelling, and family." –
The Horn Book "Darkly
charming."
–Vox
