"Bali Rais storytelling is both raw and compelling serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of prejudice and the importance of empathy. This novella is not just a story; its a call to action, encouraging readers to think critically about their own beliefs and attitudes toward others." Wordy Witterings, blog
"Powerful and heart-breaking Bali Rai forces the reader to think. A Sudden Storm will stay with you long after you have turned the last page a fantastic, important and unfortunately necessary read." Librarian
"God does it pack a punch I struggled to reconcile those feelings of such anger with how well-written and beautiful the story is I highly recommend this one." Richmond Libraries, The Current: Coming of Age YA book recommendations by librarians
With a heart-wrenching and devastating portrayal of systematic racism this book will stay with the reader for a long time Accompanied with stunning black and white illustrations by David Shepherd which help bring this story to life. Little Blog of Library Treasures
"A powerful but sad story to read. It was a brilliant, hard-hitting book, and well worth the time it took to read it." Lancashire Book of the Year Award Student Judge
"It was dark, disturbing, and based on a real tragedy. It was a hard book to read but led to important discussions and conversations." Lancashire Book of the Year Award Student Judge
