The combination of European folklore, Greek myth, and all manner of magical creatures and abilities against the backdrop of modern-day Toronto makes for a delightful urban fantasy narrative… Overall, A Dark and Hollow Star is an impressive urban fantasy debut that will likely be a hit with fans of Holly Black, Leigh Bardugo, and Cassandra Clare.” - Canadian Review of MaterialsĢ0 Must-Read 2021 Young Adult Fantasy Releases- BookRiot

“ The narrative is populated with queer and transgender characters, making the novel a positive and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ readers and reflecting diversity in our world. “A promising opener to an urban faerie fantasy series featuring multiple queer identities.”- SLJ The clever world-building, romantic undercurrents, and high-stakes plot … should be a hit” - Booklist “Highly entertaining… tongue-in-cheek pop-culture references and snarky humour balance well with dark but sensitive portrayals of negligent adults. A kaleidoscopic narrative adds depth and drive.” - Publishers Weekly “First in a planned duology, Shuttleworth’s queer urban fantasy debut combines figures from Greek myth and European folklore with elements of tabletop RPGs…. Shuttleworth sensitively tackles the plot’s darker elements, including trauma and suicidal ideation, tempering them with tenderness and wry wit. “A gripping flight into fantasy… The plot offers high stakes, simmering romantic tension, political drama, refreshingly casual representation of queer and transgender characters, and an intriguing magic system that draws inspiration from Dungeons & Dragons.” - Kirkus Nicki Pau Preto, author of the Crown of Feathers series

Like a fallen Fury set on vengeance, I couldn’t get enough.” The magic is bloody, the humor sharp, and the murder mystery drenched in violence and intrigue. “Beautifully written and deliciously complex, A Dark and Hollow Star is utterly engrossing.

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