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"This book is a quick and easy read, which I like because it is low commitment! Dorsey does a great job of creating zany characters that really add a level of entertainment to the murder mystery vibe."

- Bailey Gingras-Hamilton, 4th year Journalism

"It has a bit of everything and the writer creates a whole new world that you feel completely involved in. When you are sad that you finished the story, don't despair! She has made several other series that even make reference to Alanna, but follow other heroins in their journey for rights and freedoms. It has magic, love, fighting, death, birth, animal companions, wars, spying, jokes, tears... It is truly a work of art and I have reread many of the various series over and over again. Easily my top fiction fantasy novel!"

- Talis Aurini, 3rd year Bachelor of Health and Physical Education

"This is the first book in a trilogy that is full of humor, plot twists, and brilliant writing. It's a child-friendly series (barring a few non-graphic, violent scenes), but is still intellectually stimulating. It's a wonderful book for short breaks when you are feeling overwhelmed or foggy headed during your studies."

- Sahara Smith, 3rd year Chemistry

"I recommend this book to all students as a toolkit that will help them within and beyond academia. bell hooks speaks with profound intimacy, care and insight to the intricacies of love that relates to everything from the domain of family, friendship, romance, spirituality, childhood and community. She does an excellent job of connecting the multiple isms and systems we face in our lives from the perspective that love is "the will to extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth". I read this book throughout 3 attempts over the course of two years to truly understand and appreciate its message with lessons and teachings I constantly refer back to to help understand my past but also bring me forward."

- Olubukunmi Sarah Micho, 4th year Bachelor of Arts