Reviews
“A deeply loving exploration of grief, loss, and the righting of past wrongs as experienced by a young woman who’s coming into her own power for the first time in her life. It’s set in a lush and complex world with a history and magic all its own, and I highly recommend it.“—Moniquill Blackgoose, author of To Shape a Dragon’s Breath
“With flourishes of magic and mystique underpinning the tale, Psychopomp and Circumstance is a nimble story of beginnings, endings, and everything in between. Enchanting from the first to last word, you’ll ponder about death—and the rather unexpected opportunities it brings.”—Nicole Glover, author of The Conductors
“Energetic and delicate, intimate and splendid. So colorful, so cozy, and yet so haunted: Eden Royce’s Psychopomp and Circumstance is an adventure of deep awakening set during the Reconstruction Era, vigorously reimagined in magic-steeped sepia.” —C. S. E. Cooney, World Fantasy Award-winning author of Saint Death’s Daughter
Praise for Root Magic
“A poignant, necessary entry into the children’s literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book!” —Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation
“A terrific, wondrous glimpse of Gullah Geechee culture, richly detailed and inviting. Blending familial and ancestral lore with folk magic, Royce’s novel set in a racist South, resonates powerfully. An original, compelling must-read.” —Jewell Parker Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Boys
“Royce pulls back a curtain and invites the reader to a world within a world, a place in time full of both danger and magic. You won’t just read it; you’ll live it.”—Saundra Mitchell, author of Shadowed Summer and All the Things We Do in the Dark
“Eden Royce’s debut is a spellbinding southern gothic tale of bravery, family, and historic truths that need to be told. Black Girl Magic has never been more powerful.”—Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo
“This richly detailed narrative offers elements of magical realism against a backdrop of social change, presenting a convincing family story and exploring community differences. A strong coming-of-age story grounded in a vibrant cultural heritage.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“For fans of Tracey Baptiste’s The Jumbies, this book, with its rich language and evocative setting, is a great addition to the literature based on the folklore that sustained many people of color in their island communities.”—The Horn Book
“1960s South Carolina comes to life in this middle grade debut filled with magic and heart.”—Publishers Weekly