The narrative shines in its depictions of the gritty criminal underworld and its fierce and resourceful heroine. . . . Raw and spirited.Kirkus Reviews
Vividly sketched characters, high stakes, and a harrowing plot distinguish Grant s tale, which champions justice and found family while opposing human trafficking. Publishers Weekly
[An] adventurous new take on a classic. Booklist
If you've been looking for a Les Miserables retelling, Kester Grant has the book for you!BuzzFeed
"Fans of alternate histories will enjoy this adventurous new take on a classic. Bookpage
Kester (Kit) Grant is a British-Mauritian writer of color who has lived all over the world: Mauritius, Democratic Republic of the Congo, England, USA, and France. She has worked as a copywriter and a volunteer writing mentor for the Ministry of Stories, a UK nonprofit based on Dave Eggers's 826 National. You can learn more about her on her website at kestergrant.com and follow her on Twitter at @kgtellsstories.