A creepy and evocative fantasy, likely to make readers wary of the shadows in the corner of an eye ― Sunday Times
Creepy and amazing ― MTV UK
The Twisted Tree is a romantic, creepy, hugely atmospheric story. I loved it. ― L.A. Weatherly
I really enjoyed this book - well written, an original idea, with an unusual setting and some fantastic moments. Martha is a great character and I like the fact that she isn't an automatic hero, that her bravery isn't a given. ― NM Browne, author of WOLF BLOOD
The Twisted Tree is billed as a YA novel, but don't let that fool you - this is a ghost story that will get under the skin of the most hardened reader. It's a slow burner that makes fantastically creepy use of its isolated Norwegian setting, and expertly combines Nordic mythology with the supernatural. In many ways, it feels a bit like Neil Gaiman's Coraline collided with Catherine Storr's Marianne Dreams, with a smidgen of Beowulf thrown in for good measure ― Starburst Magazine
Rachel Burge presents us with a stunning intermingling of Norse mythology, horror, and an unusual coming of age. Hauntingly beautiful descriptions, juxtaposed against a ramping relentless sense of peril. Wonderfully eerie, deliciously frightening, a perfect story for a dank and windy night in front of the fire ― Bookbag
Its dark and ominous and the perfect quick read for those who want some eerie goodness on a weeknight. The fact that I opened it, sat down and read for 3 hours straight (minor breaks because my heart can't take creepy) on a night when I have 5000+ other things I should be occupying myself with solidifies my belief that this should get a perfect score ― Close Encounters of the Paper Kind
So compelling and creepy, and would make a perfect Halloween or wintery read ― Library of Books and Tea
Brilliantly effective at creating a slow, creeping atmosphere that made me feel chilled even when sitting in a room filled with lots of people. Fantastic writing! ― Chrikaru Reads
This is the perfect story for the dark nights which will come before spring and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys thrillers which are atmospheric rather than gory. A beautiful and haunting tale ― Book Murmuration
The spooky descriptions of the cabin and its surrounds are like an Arthur Rackham illustration melted into words; the mixture of Norse mythology and horror creates an atmosphere of Stephen King intensity, while at the same time we witness a slowburning and credible relationship between two very damaged but likeable protagonists ― Irish Examiner
The dark, cold month of January is the perfect backdrop to this wonderfully chilling new novel ― Viva Lewes
Dark, eerie and wonderfully creepy, The Twisted Tree has everything a Nordic horror story should have: a bitterly cold and unforgiving setting, ghostly undercurrents, monstrous creatures and characters struggling with very human demons ― Culturefly
Author challenging that Alan Garner-esque sense of ancient, almost incomprehensible power rumbing from the soil. Burge creates a wonderfully chilly atmosphere with some sharp shocks, emotional honesty and clear potential for further adventures for Martha ― SciFi Now
Entertaining... you will root for the happiness of two young people struggling to find their way in the world ― SFX Magazine
Imbued with Norse mythology this creepy coming-of-age tale is perfect for the cold January nights ― South Wales Evening Post
A gripping and spooky debut novel that got me out of a reading slump ― Shaz Reads
It's a very creepy and atmospheric book perfect for winter. I felt myself there when I was reading it. The pace was good, and it was very mysterious ― Umut Reviews
Wonderfully chilling Scandi-noir 'lite' that is brimming with mustery and mythology ― Night Resplendent
Evocative and scary, Burge's debut is perfect for spooky nights ― Mail on Sunday
The spooky descriptions of the cabin and its surrounds are like an Arthur Rackham illustration melted into words; the mixture of Norse mythology and horror creates an atmosphere of Stephen King intensity, while at the same time we witness a slow-burning and credible relationship between two very damaged but likeable protagonists ― Irish Examiner
