Praise
‘Rome with magic’ turns out to be exactly the novel I wanted to read. The magic cleverly intertwines with religion, politics, and daily life. The characters appeal, especially the loving portrait of three loyal sisters. There are battles (of course), a budding love story of the illicit kind, some remarkably topical political maneuvering, an awareness of diverse layers of class and ethnicity, and a love of place that shines on the page.
A spellbinding tale of political machinations... The combination of history, dark and light magic, family, political and religious rivalry, and military conflicts will draw readers from many genres.
From Unseen Fire is brilliantly imagined and plotted. Its world is rich, with no detail left unattended to. Readers who are patient enough to let Cass Morris build the world around them will be rewarded handsomely with an amazing ride.
The multilayered politics—both mundane and supernatural—will keep readers hooked.