Mistress of the Storm - Tapa dura

A really gripping magical debut with a strong girl heroine (Fiona Noble Bookseller 2010-04-16)

One of those delightful books that just makes you keep on reading one more chapter as you feel compelled to find out what happens . . . Just very occasionally, when you have a new book to read by a new author, you find that you have come across a book that deserves to become a classic. This was definitely one of those books. I loved it all the way through, from start to finish, and would highly recommend it to adventure-loving children, and adults too (Ruth Ng Bookbag 2010-06-09)

Young readers will undoubtedly identify with social outcast Verity. Her character evokes empathy, while her courage and strength of character are also evident. Overall, the book is well-written and young adults will enjoy this compelling story (Hello Magazine Book Blog 2010-09-09)

As the first in a planned series of four stories abour Verity Gallant, there is enough nautical appeal here to make you hope that future instalments will set full sail (Books For Keeps 2010-09-01)

There's plenty of magic, folklore and the time-honoured theme of good versus evil in this book, which starts slowly before building up to a fast-paced climax. Good for young teen readers who enjoy fantasy and mystery (Stacia Briggs Norwich Telegraph 2010-11-03)