PRAISE FOR REÄDER * "Deftly rendered in beautiful prose, narrated through three shifting time lines woven into an interconnected history of duty, honor, and magic.... This is a must-have for all those who value a good read with genuine character growth, mystery, unique world-building, adventure, unyielding bonds of loyalty, and pirates... A fresh, diverse fantasy; highly recommended for fans of Cornelia Funke's Inkheart and female-powered adventures." —School Library Journal, starred review * "Commanding storytelling and vivid details, particularly of the magical process of reading, bring the story to life... the first of what promises to be an enchanting series." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Chees debut is an intricate, multilayered reading experience... An exploration of self-determination and the magic of the written word, Sefia's story is an absorbing introduction to the Sea of Ink and Gold series." -Publishers Weekly, starred review * "With evocative language, fascinating world building, multifaceted characters, and a compelling plot, this is a series fantasy lovers will want to sink their teeth into." -Booklist, starred review "Most world-building shies away from tackling the question of literacy within fantasy cultures, but here it serves as the beating meta-heart." -NPR

ISBN: 9780399176784