The Storyteller

"With an assurance that equals her sorcerer protagonist's, Chee constantly interrogates her central question: "who controls the story." At one point hers reaches the high-fantasy equivalent of The Monster at the End of This Book (though with significantly more elegance)... Thoroughly immersive, thoroughly satisfying."--Kirkus, starred review

"In this richly realized novel, Chee has masterfully converged all of her characters into one final confrontation...as Chee pulls out all the stops to beautifully obliterate her readers' hearts."--Booklist, starred review

"This is a fast-paced adventure with fully developed characters that explores memory and the power of the written word...[A] beautiful love story at its core."--School Library Journal, starred review

Praise for The Speaker:

"Filled with even more magic and intrigue than its predecessor, this is a gripping follow-upthat will leave readers speculating and wanting more."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Strategically written with elements from the previous volume, this entry is rich with twists and turns that will leave readers in constant shock while reminding them that there are no coincidences in this narrative."--School Library Journal, starred review

"Fans will be knocking down the door to read this exciting sequel."--Booklist

"Chee has once again created an unforgettable story. Filled with secrets and surprises, this fast-paced storyline draws readers in and keeps them on their toes."--VOYA

Praise for The Reader:

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - 2016
Finalist for the 2016 Kirkus Prize
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year - 2016
An NPR Best Book of the Year - 2016

"I was spellbound from the first page. An utterly transportive tale of swashbucklers and sharpshooters, masterfully written. Traci Chee has penned a beautiful novel about the power of story, complete with a fantastic cast of characters and an expertly rendered fantasy landscape. This is a book you will not soon forget."--Renee Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn

"Deftly rendered in beautiful prose, narrated through three shifting time lines woven into an interconnected history of duty, honor, and magic. . . . This is a must-have for all those who value a good read with genuine character growth, mystery, unique world-building, adventure, unyielding bonds of loyalty, and pirates. . . . A fresh, diverse fantasy; highly recommended for fans of Cornelia Funke's Inkheart and female-powered adventures."--School Library Journal, starred review

"Commanding storytelling and vivid details, particularly of the magical process of reading, bring the story to life... the first of what promises to be an enchanting series."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Chee's debut is an intricate, multilayered reading experience... An exploration of self-determination and the magic of the written word, Sefia's story is an absorbing introduction to the Sea of Ink and Gold series."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"With evocative language, fascinating world building, multifaceted characters, and a compelling plot, this is a series fantasy lovers will want to sink their teeth into."--Booklist, starred review

"Most world-building shies away from tackling the question of literacy within fantasy cultures, but here it serves as the beating meta-heart."--NPR