‘Spellbinding...Davies keeps us on our toes by sliding seamlessly from the mundane…to the mythical…but for all the folkloric trappings, this is a sober, clear-eyed dissection of an everyday predicament, tenderly described.’

– Daily Mail

‘...Davies writes about nature in a way that is lush and immersive...We are carried along by Davies’s tremendous sense of rhythm, with each sentence feeling like it grows organically from the last.’

– Irish Times

‘A genre-defying work of beauty.’

– Buzz Magazine

‘What’s different about Deborah Kay Davies’s story…is her use of the imagery and language of Welsh myth. It makes for a profound sense of place.’

– Observer

‘This coming of age story is tender and addictive.’

– Elle

‘[Tirzah]’s a strong, well-written and completely realistic character which makes for compelling reading.’

– Press Association

‘Beautifully written, Davies adds to the classic coming of age story by interweaving elements of Welsh mythology.’

– Worcester News

‘Davies’ evocation of the Welsh outdoors is one of the most striking aspects of the book, her descriptions lusciously detailed.’

– Western Mail

‘This is a beautiful...book about a young girl who is struggling to decide what she believes and who she wants to be... More than a coming of age story; it is also a gentle and lyrical love story to the Welsh countryside and the people who live in it.’

– Bookbag