Readers will root for Raven as she rises from the ashes of her old life and discovers just how powerful her voice can be. - Laura Shovan, co-author of A Place at the Table
This is middle grade fiction at its finest. Emotional, empowering, magical, and fun, with an excellent thread on solidarity organizing for preteens.”
- Christine Day, author of I Can Make This Promise
Heartfelt and sprinkled with a dash of mysterious magic, this is a beautiful debut by a new important voice in children's literature. I absolutely loved Raven and I know readers will too. - Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor author of Other Words for Home
Raven's story reads like an old family recipe—the kind that takes time, love, and a heaping spoonful of magic. Her courage and compassion will inspire readers. - Carrie Firestone, author of Dress Coded
Raven’s journey, which addresses grief, stereotypes, identity, agency, and more, unfolds with warmth and depth, while demonstrating the difference that collective voices can make and the healing that can be found in community. A heartfelt and relevant story that’s brimming with hope. - Kirkus Reviews (starred)
Warm and winning interactions between family and friends buoy the somber undercurrent that runs through each smoothly layered, expertly conceived plot thread. The outcome is a gentle, uplifting portrait of a tween seeking and finding support. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Real heart. A sweet little treat of a story. - BCCB
[This] thoughtful story takes on a range of important subjects. A fantastic fall read for anyone seeking a bit of courage and magic. - Booklist
