Tremendously surprising . . . beautiful language and developing mysteries . . . a very smooth and enjoyable read. TheNew York Times Book Review
Distinguished by a stunningly crafted world, a fascinating magic system, and nail-biting political intrigues, In a Garden Burning Gold is a vividly woven tapestry of love, power, and betrayal. Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn
Unapologetically vicious, with gorgeous, searing prose and a world that left me reeling . . . Rory Power has crafted my favorite kind of story, in which love and betrayal are one and the same. Heather Walter, author of Malice
Full of lush writing and deeply detailed worldbuilding . . . [a] rich fantasy landscape and an almost Shakespearean feel. Paste
Set against a dazzling Mediterranean backdrop, In a Garden Burning Gold is a strikingly original and thoughtful fantasy. BookPage
Alternating points of view between Rhea and Lexos highlight the emotional arcs of children wanting to both secure their parent s love and remove themselves from his control. Immersive prose, Greek-inspired worldbuilding, and political machinations . . . Power constructs a world of magical families with layered secrets. Library Journal
Power creates a distinctive magic system and has a steady hand with the complex geopolitical intrigue, building a fascinating, lived-in world. Publishers Weekly
Rory Power lives in Rhode Island. She has an MA in prose fiction from the University of East Anglia and is the New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls and Burn Our Bodies Down.