"The desert country of Arukan is an original and compelling creation, far from the typical lush forests and medieval villages of fantasy fiction. The caste system that directs the characters' every move is heartbreaking in its depiction of the gulf that divides the highborn from the poverty-stricken commoners. Golden is not afraid to take risks in her writing, and the resulting unexpected and sometimes uncomfortable twists and turns definitely pay off here. While at times harsh and painful to read, this is a gripping and satisfying tale." - Romantic Times on On Fire's Wings, 4.5 stars
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"The desert country of Arukan is an original and compelling creation, far from the typical lush forests and medieval villages of fantasy fiction. The caste system that directs the characters' every move is heartbreaking in its depiction of the gulf that divides the highborn from the poverty-stricken commoners. Golden is not afraid to take risks in her writing, and the resulting unexpected and sometimes uncomfortable twists and turns definitely pay off here. While at times harsh and painful to read, this is a gripping and satisfying tale." - Romantic Times on On Fire's Wings, 4.5 stars