"To sum it up, The Strength of the Few is better in pretty much every way than its predecessor. The Will of the Many was a good book—a really, really good book—but The Strength of the Few is a great one."

– -Grimdark Magazine

* "This sequel is another striking achievement that cements Islington as one of the genre’s most compelling voices."

– -Library Journal, Starred Review

* “Evocative prose and nuanced ruminations on the nature of power and sacrifice enhance Islington’s complex multiverse worldbuilding. Readers will be on the edge of their seats—and impatient to learn how Islington pulls off the saga’s conclusion.”

– -Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This book, this true monster of monsters, resists every attempt at tidy explanation. It’s vast, it’s brilliant and it’s utterly overwhelming — yet somehow, against all odds, its immense scope and intricate plotting still cohere into one breathtaking masterpiece. Five Stars aren’t enough."

– -Winter Is Coming

"I’ll spare you spoilers, but to call Islington’s series (which involves multiple universes and a fascinating magic system) ambitious would be to sell it short. If you’re looking for not one but three immersive, intricate, all-consuming fantasy worlds to hibernate in as the weather grows cold, Islington has left the doors wide open.”

– -Elle

"Islington rewards patient readers with a compelling story, a cast of complex and diverse characters, and a glimpse into how far a good man can go before he’s lost."

– -Kirkus