“A heartwarming story of intergenerational sisterhood.” — Kirkus Reviews
“The further into the story the reader delves, the more difficult it is to stop reading. This fascinating book will definitely appeal to fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Holly Black.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“For fans of magical realism, mystery, and stories of friendship.” — School Library Journal
“Asebedo’s debut novel is a must-read for fans of friendship-based books like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series. Readers will be surprised and delighted by the characters, mysteries, and themes.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)
“Practical Magic meets prairie gothic in this elegant debut about the transcendent power of sisterhood.”
— Natalie C. Parker, author of Seafire and Beware the Wild
Asebedo deftly portrays a childhood friendship trying to find its footing in the throes of adolescence…while supporting the theme of women’s and girls’ strong relationships. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
The Deepest Roots swept me away in a magic-dusted tale of friendship,
family curses, and sacrifice. With plot twists and heartbreak aplenty, this
book will grab ahold and not easily let go. — Stacey Lee, award-winning author of Outrun the Moon
