“Cast’s fans should find much to be pleased with in this new venture”──Kirkus
“…engaging characters and a fast-paced narrative”──Publishers Weekly
“Cast’s spectacular new series kicks off with a unique tale suitable for fans of fantasy both young and old. Earth has completely changed, and the author grants readers a chance to use their imagination as the engaging storyline rapidly unfolds.” ──RT Book Reviews
“While many fantasy series style themselves as epic, this one may actually be worthy of the description. Fantasy lovers who are fans of Cinda Williams Chima’s ‘Seven Realms’ novels will fall in love with Mari and Nik.”──School Library Journal
“Cast’s series starter brings together numerous popular elements: young people learning to control their magical powers, a postapocalyptic United States with dangerously decaying cities, tribes whose perceived differences cause them to fight and enslave one another, and (wait for it) a star-crossed romance. It may be formulaic, but in Cast’s hands, it’s also addictive.”──Booklist