"Astonishing work! Valente's endless invention and mythic range are breathtaking. It's as if she's gone night-wandering, and plucked a hundred distant cultures out of the air to deliver their stories to us. "--Ellen Kushner, author of Thomas the Rhymer "Weaves layer upon layer of marvels... a treat for all who love puzzle stories. "--Carol Berg, author of the Bridge of D'Arnath series "A fairy tale lover's wildest dream come true... Valente has created a thought-provoking storytelling tour de force. "--"Publishers Weekly"