‘Highly original and intricately imagined, this is world-building on an epic scale.’

‘Fantastic characters and superb world-building…this richly imagined, enthralling fantasy is packed with intrigue and is a perfect choice for readers of Philip Pullman. A cliffhanger at the end will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next instalment of this epic series.’

‘The Mirror Visitor stands on the same shelf as Harry Potter.’

‘As mesmerising as a waking dream, A Winter’s Promise is certain to ensnare you in its unique, dizzyingly magical world of treachery, illusion, and intrigue.’

‘A fantastic epic, definitely, but also a coming-of-age novel, this first volume makes a strong impression. A novelist is born.’

‘Christelle Dabos impresses in this first novel with the power of her imagination. The architect of a bewitching and complex world, she sustains it with a subtle sense of wonder and elegant, flowing language. From metaphor to metaphor, this addictive and charming novel is also a great coming-of-age story.’

‘With surgical precision, Christelle Dabos has created a hybrid world between fantasy and the Belle Époque.’

‘Vibrant characters, inventive world-building, and a sophisticated plot.’

‘Translated from the French, this international bestseller is world-building at its best. The unusual settings, original characters, dark intrigue, and fast-moving plot result in a book that leaves readers eagerly awaiting the next volume. It has great adult crossover as the characters and situations cross age levels.‘

‘Dabos weaves a story of politics and manipulation in which the stakes are heightened by the fantastical setting…[A WINTER’S PROMISE is] a compelling analysis of society and gives rise to many questions about human nature.’

‘Rife with politics and magic, this immersive read introduces readers to a new richly imagined fantasy epic.’

‘A Winter’s Promise is the kind of book that you simply can’t put down once you pick it up. Dabos has crafted something truly exquisite here – a story so rich and intricate, so full of magic and wonder that it draws you in and spellbinds you immediately.’

‘Phenomenal fantasy…sumptuous.’ Best Kids’

‘Refreshing and intriguingly immersive.’

‘Endlessly fascinating and addictive.‘

‘A smash hit in the French-speaking world—and now we’re lucky enough to have the first book available in English.’

‘This fabulous newcomer to YA fantasy will appeal to all ages…an action-packed and often surprising story.’

‘Entertaining and quite left-field imaginative touches…provide light relief at a number of high tension moments…The first volume [of the series] is intriguing and inventive enough to keep us expectant—even mildly impatient.’