Utterly fabulous and darkly imaginative. Complicated, flawed characters shine in a world of grit and bloodshed, all brought to life through effortlessly evocative prose. I devoured every page.

Elise Kova, New York Times bestselling author of ARCANA ACADEMY

A grotesque extravaganza of a book, with a labyrinthine quest and complex, morally grey characters you can't help but root for--no matter how many times they make clear you shouldn't. With utterly unique world-building, a brilliant magic system, and writing that flips from fun and entertaining to heart-wrenching . . . I've never had so much fun.

Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN

Absolutely perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth, These Shattered Spires pulses with the weird and wonderful macabre. Salter weaves a ragtag crew of lovable misfits with uniquely grim world-building that is impossible to forget. Witty, diverse characters and tongue-in-cheek humor make this gothic YA fantasy both upbeat and chill inducing.

Catelyn Wilson, author of ALL THE DEVILS

Part fantastical court intrigue, part murder mystery, part lush queer romance, and part dysfunctional found family. At times, the writing is humorous, at others it bites like a scorpion's sting.

Katy Nyquist, author of A HOLY MAIDEN'S GUIDE TO GETTING KIDNAPPED

Gruesome, gothic, gay, and glorious. I ate this up from cover to cover. Addictively weird, heartfelt, and a bloody good time!

Kat Dunn, author of BITTERTHORN

In this heartrending trilogy opener. . . . Salter deftly balances the intersectionally diverse characters' grim existence with gleefully gruesome worldbuilding, snarky banter, and fraught queer romance.

Publishers Weekly