Reviews
“This debut novel begins in a hushed voice, then, slowly, the beauty of Wheeler’s writing, the beguiling character of Lilly, and the tale’s deeply complicated revisions and distortions concerning sex and gender reach utterly absorbing heights. Wheeler’s truly original, fanciful, and transformative story will delight fantasy lovers of all types, as well as those readers attached to coming-of-age narratives and feminist SF.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“Wheeler’s stunning debut is a sophisticated fantasy whose lush descriptions, lyrical dialogue, and engaging structure are reminiscent of the very best fairy tales… This profoundly beautifuly evolution of fairy tale elements will have readers eagerly awaiting Wheeler’s next book.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Takes the alien brutality of Grimm’s tales…and transmutes the familiar pieces of magic and friendship, villainy and madness, love and happily ever after into something altogether new. Haunting, heart wrenching, and beautiful.” —All Things Urban Fantasy (5 Bat Review)
“A weird, operatic coming-of-age fantasy streaked with sexuality, pain and heroism.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Sea Change is the very best kind of fairy tale: sharp, shimmering, thorny, and true. A beautiful debut about monsters, friendship, and the blurry lines between.” —Tina Connolly, author of Ironskin
“A harrowing fairy tale of loss, sacrifice, and growth.” —Max Gladstone, author of Three Parts Dead