The Beckoning Shadow (Hardback)

"An extraordinary debut packed with richly drawn characters in a sure-to-entertain storyline." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Interweaving excellent worldbuilding with the uncertainties of discipline, friendship, and taking ownership of one's decisions, Blair's debut will entrance and delight in equal measure." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "This story of magic, hope, death, friendship, and family...offer[s] a taste of the mystical, a great voice and dialogue, and well-written questions that address teen angst." - School Library Journal "Blair provides plenty of action, twists, and duplicity as the story unfolds, incorporating a complicated romance and even discussion of religion along the way." - ALA Booklist "Part fantasy, part battle royale, this gripping novel builds on the well-loved trope of mutant outcasts with unexplained powers but adds a worthy gladiatorial spin." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "The Beckoning Shadow is a fast-paced, exciting debut with an awesome girl protagonist! I rooted for Vesper as she smashed her way through this vividly imagined story, and was left hoping for more!" - S.J. Kincaid, New York Times bestselling author of The Diabolic "An absolutely riveting, supercharged story set against a world of secretive and thoroughly badass magic-wielders. I adored Vesper for her toughness and vulnerable heart-I dare you not to fall for her, too." - Lana Popovic, author of Fierce like a Firestorm