Features, Reviews & Awards
Requiem Dark Series
Awards & Accolades
BLURBS & REVIEWS
“A high octane sci-fi wrapped around a heart of sisterhood and friendship. I loved Asa, wanted to be Riven, and fell completely into Winn’s vivid worldbuilding. Perfect for fans of Mass Effect or The Expanse!”
Susan Dennard
NYT bestselling author of Truthwitch and The Luminaries
“This is high sci-fi with an edge of tech-based fantasy, and it has a thrilling setup: an exciting plot anchored by a core of interpersonal and family drama. Give it to fans of The Expanse or Killjoy TV shows or to readers of Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff’s Aurora Cycle.”
Booklist
“This fast-paced title mixes nonstop hijinks, a lovable group of rogues who have a found-family dynamic, and a side of refreshingly drama-free triangle-shaped romance. Asa and Riven are fleshed-out protagonists sharing alternating third-person viewpoint chapters, and the story teases interesting complications that go beyond the immediate danger they face…Fantastically entertaining, with great character development to boot.”
Kirkus Reviews
“Claire Winn hits the ground running with City of Shattered Light, a wild YA space opera that has it all –pirates, action, devious villains and relatable characters. Absolutely riveting!”
Jonathan Maberry
NY Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and Black Panther: Doomwar
“In this ambitious, action-packed debut, Winn offers a fast-paced adventure populated by memorable characters…Asa and Riven’s considerable chemistry and interpersonal development fuel this satisfying speculative series opener.”
Publishers Weekly
“The plot is well developed, engaging, and action packed. Worldbuilding is well done and draws readers into Riven’s and Asa’s complicated lives…A must-listen for fans of science fiction, swashbuckling fiction, and adventure.”
School Library Journal
(starred review)
“City of Shattered Light is a gritty, imaginative cyberpunk packed with nonstop thrills and a crew of misfits who take "be gay, do crime" to delightful heights."
Emily Skrutskie
Author of The Abyss Surrounds Us and Bonds of Brass
“City of Shattered Light is a cinematic, breathlessly action-packed adventure. The writing sparkles with description as Winn reveals a vivid, viciously dangerous cyberpunk world, and the whip-sharp plot is layered with secrets. Every character shines with personality and wit, and the badass, ride-or-die crew is sure to steal your heart!"
Ren Hutchings
Author of Under Fortunate Stars
“Vibrant and cinematic, with a vividly-imagined world and kickass characters, City of Shattered Light will make you fall in love with sci-fi all over again."
Lora Beth Johnson
Author of Goddess in the Machine
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