‘A beautifully written story, brimming with river magic, where ancient lore flows through every page. Thrilling, heartfelt, and luminous, Effra’s journey carries the reader on a tide of friendship, courage, and wonder.’

- Vashti Hardy author of the Brightstorm Chronicles

‘Prose as smooth as a river...a glittering treasure of a book’

-Ash Bond author of Peregrine Quinn

‘I like how it is very adventurous and because Becca describes scenes very vividly...I loved this book!’

- Lilyana, aged 11, reviewer for Books Up North

‘A beautifully written dark fairytale...a rich and mysterious world with a loveable protagonist in Effra and some truly terrifying villains!’

- Philippa Leathley author of Inkbound

‘An absolutely wonderful read. The characters are drawn with depth and urgency, and the world truly immersive. It feels like a classic – gorgeous storytelling, a truly evil villain and a girl who knows better than to rely on adults to solve her problems. A brilliant, imaginative debut, I loved it.’

-Nazima Pathan author of Dream Hunters

‘This is the most incredible middle grade adventure! Fast paced and impossible to put down, this story is full of excitement and danger, courage and friendship. It’s a total page turner, mysterious and lively – completely recommend!’

-Bookstagrammer, Mum of Boys Northeast