A book review of THE LOVELY DARK by Mia, age 9. "The Lovely Dark has changed my opinion on reading. I love reading now! It is the best book I have read so far. This is an exciting and sometimes scary book and I will definitely read it again..."

A picture of the covers of THE LOVELY DARK and THE SKY OVER REBECCA with the words Celebrate National Reading Month with Matt Fox.

The reviews you dream about always come from reluctant readers: this one is from Mia, age 9, reviewing THE LOVELY DARK for UK blog Books Up North.

THE LOVELY DARK is out in 🇺🇸 & 🇨🇦 on April 21. If you have a reluctant reader in your life, this might be the book… x

#thelovelydark #reluctantreaders

KIRKUS REVIEWS March 1, 2026 Cover story: In her new book, acclaimed novelist and scholar Namwali Serpell grapples with the work of the inimitable Toni Morrison.

New issue of KIRKUS REVIEWS, March '26

Featuring acclaimed scholar Namwali Serpell's new book about the works of Toni Morrison.

Also, my little book is reviewed in this issue.

www.kirkusreviews.com/magazine/202...
#thelovelydark #booksky

A big moment for me today, visiting my old school St Johns Marlborough to talk about my books #theskyoverrebecca and #thelovelydark!

I had a great time fielding questions from Year 8 pupils and speaking more informally with a Year 9 reading group. I will be back with my next book!