Playing with Fire Reviews
"Starred Review. Landy gives the term "deadpan humor" a whole new meaning; readers who prefer their heroes laconic and their action nonstop are in for a wild ride. Ages 11-13." - Kirkus Reviews.
"Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off." - ALA Booklist
"A distinctly Horowitzian humor and verve." - London Times
"This book is a delight. Full of character, black humor, and great fun." - Daily Telegraph (London)
"Fun and quirky with lots of humor." - Locus
"Stephanie and Skulduggery's witty repartee is most enjoyable, and the pacing is fast, with constant action and fight scenes during which the author neither sugarcoats the violence nor revels in it unnecessarily. " - VOYA
"Derek Landy has written a delightful book about a young girl who realizes she's been a heroine waiting to happen all along, as she claims her rightful status as a warrior mage. The following books in the series are sure to be great reads." - Children's Literature
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