[will] appeal to fans of Robin Hobb, as like Hobb's books it is a work on a large canvas - Australian Bookseller & Publisher of Blood Tiesan impressively different fantasy novel - Sydney Morning Herald of Blood Tiesa satisfying diversion from formula-based fantasy. Freedman's characters have real depth - Adelaide Advertiser of Blood Tiesintriguing - Daily Telegraph of Blood TiesBLOOD TIES has the feel of Ursula le Guin's fantasy novels...if you are weary of sword battles with sorcerers and intrigued by dark motivations, this is a wonderfully satisfying series to read. - aurealisXpress