Reviews
For Call Me Traitor
“Sharp, confident writing makes Maxwell's stories hum with energy.” —Katherine Addison, author of The Goblin Emperor
“Maxwell is operating on a whole new level with this one.” —Freya Marske, author of the Last Binding trilogy
“Fierce, emotional, queer, and powered by love and splendid, simmering anger. I loved every moment.” —Emily Tesh, Hugo Award winning author of Some Desperate Glory
“A liar, a lover. A soldier and a second chance. Read this book, then thank me as you pick pieces of your heart up from the floor.” —C. L. Clark, author of The Unbroken
“Maxwell's best yet: darkly funny and thrillingly romantic, with an unparalleled pair of troublemakers at its heart.” —A.K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name
"Rarely do I finish a book and have the immediate urge to turn back to the start to begin again, but Call Me Traitor is just that good. It's more than good, it's exceptional.” —Sam Hawke, Aurealis Award-winning author of City of Lies
For Ocean's Echo
"Political machinations, power dynamics, and irresistible temptation ensue." —The New York Times ("Romantasy: A Starter Pack") on Ocean's Echo
"A slow burn that eventually blazes into a supernova." —BookPage
"This earns a space on shelves alongside the very best of the genre." —Publisher's Weekly, starred review
"Writing fantastically memorable characters, Maxwell masterfully draws out a rich and complicated story which explores military incursions, familial ties, and the impact of secrets revealed." —Booklist, starred review
"This stand-alone set in the same universe as Winter’s Orbit is an exciting, fast-paced sci-fi adventure with great worldbuilding and complex characters."
—Library Journal, starred review
For Winter's Orbit
"Sparks fly." —NPR
"Captivating." —Martha Wells, New York Times bestselling author of The Murderbot Diaries
“One of the most enjoyable space (or planetary) opera romances that I've had the pleasure to read.” —Locus
“Maxwell's witty dialogue, tender characterizations and portrayal of diverse gender identities should quickly win her a devoted fanbase.” —Shelf Awareness
“Believable, multilayered character development.” —Bookpage
“This exciting adventure is sure to win Maxwell many fans.”—Publishers Weekly