Darkly delicious... Bracken's cast is drawn in loving detail, and her twisty plot will keep readers guessing
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
An infectious, entertaining series starter... thrilling plot twists will keep even the most savvy readers guessing. Clever, occasionally frightening, and always fun, this will hook plenty
Booklist, Starred Review
Bracken delivers a funny, thrilling, and unexpected tale
Robert Beatty, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of the Serafina series
Imaginative, exhilarating and outstandingly funny, Alexandra Bracken's newest work is devious and delightful
Shelf Awareness
<p>Demons, witches, hobgoblins<br />and a boy possessed by an<br />unruly, vengeful demon make up<br />the cast of this funny, twisty tale. Beleaguered<br />oddball Prosper attempts to defy his tormentor<br />Alastor, who is determined to destroy the family<br />that betrayed him.</p>
S Magazine
I loved The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding by Alexandra Bracken! What a great, rich story, with layers of history, detail, and magical characters, written with incredible imagination, timing, and excitement... Readers have a lot to get their teeth into!
Armadillo magazine