“An ebullient collection. Delightful.” - The New York Times Book Review
“An utterly delightful collection of short stories about enchantment in everyday life. Each story is a perfectly crafted, captivating little gem.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“A refreshing first book, this introduces Turner as an entertaining, original storyteller with something to say.” - ALA Booklist (starred review)
“Turner employs an assortment of folk- and fairy-tale elements with freshness and ease.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Deftly told. Combines a shrewd wit with an eye for the endearingly absurd. A fine debut.” - The Horn Book
“The inventiveness and control shown here augur well for Turner’s future endeavors.” - Publishers Weekly