The Rage

“The pacing is swift and strong, the characterizations memorable and world building is absolutely immersive. I was immediately drawn into Trib’s world and the New Murian settlement and was devasted when Cuss and the rest of Trib’s friends were slaughtered by the Puritanics. I love how every New Murian owes freedom to The Rage, and yet this very warrior energy is also so destructive. As a rallyiing cry, “Summon your Rage” was a powerful and harrowing. ”

— Hilary Howzie, author, Ellie May series and Apple Pie Promises

“This book is a really great first novel. Obvious discussions would be generated about the use of such violence to meet ends- and the ability of different groups to co-exiist with different values. The writing was smooth (except for Trib’s use of “ain’t which jarred me), and the action kept me reading. The primary characters were believable, even though the change through the
book was significant for Trib and Kwineechka. The ending might be a surprise for some, but still believable.”

— Margaret P. Dillner, Director of Educational Resource Center University of Delaware

“I was captivated by this story from the first page to the last. The Rage is fast-paced, gripping, and beautifully written, with a cast of appealing, unusual characters who struggle in a strange and threatening world. Good and evil, often cunningly disguised, clash many times before the tale is told, and the greatest battles take place within the characters themselves. Wisdom and humor accompany the reader all along the way. This book is very hard to put down! ”

— Reeve Lindbergh, author, Homer the Library Cat and Two Lives

“A delightful mix of adventure, self-discovery, and blossoming romance await readers of The Rage. I appreciated the multiple perspectives from which the book was written. Due to this, I felt like I personally knew each of the main characters because of their backstories, thoughts, and feelings. Additionally, Trib, Peyewik, and Kwineechka were all written quite realistically. They each had distinct traits and personalities. They also had to overcome individual struggles. This made them very relatable.

Another thing I liked was the multitude of different cultural elements that were portrayed. Traditional clothing, lifestyles, family life, beliefs, food, religions, and customs differed between the Natives and Trib’s people. Their mystical abilities also varied. However, the story linked all of the groups together through spirituality. There was a wonderful harmony that brought all of the cultural elements together.”

— Kristy Khem, Online Book Club

“In this compelling fantasy tale of clashing cultures, a female warrior begins to question who the enemy really is, while slowly learning to control the murderous power of the Rage.”

— Ruth Sanderson, author/illustrator, author/illustrator, The Enchanted Wood, The Horse Diaries, and Papa Gatt