Reviewed by Vanessa Gempis
Manager, Pauline Foster Teen Center, Central Library
San Diego Union Tribune, 13 March 2022
“Fortune's wheel has begun its turning.” That is the message that signals change to the Unseen World, the world of magic and magicians that operates covertly in New York City. The words signify the start of the Turning, a mandatory tournament amongst the magical families (or Houses) that decides who has control over their world. For some, it’s a chance to break into this insular world of power. For others, it’s a way to strengthen the power they already have. And for Sydney, a mysterious and powerful magician who no one seems to know, it’s a chance to bring down the system that made her. Captivating characters, vengeance, murder, and political machinations shine against the fascinating world building. If you’ve ever wanted a book that combines elements of the Hunger Games and Harry Potter, but for adults, then this delightful and twisty tale is for you!