"This world has a seductive, fairytale quality - Patrick O'Brian's Captain Aubrey series as seen through the lens of Hayao Miyazaki. It's impossible not to admire The Left-Handed Fate for its epic scope, joyful evocation of life on the high seas and suspenseful mystery." -- The New York Times Book Review "Rich and strange of place and premise; suspenseful and thought-provoking." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review , on The Left-Handed Fate "Beautifully written, with careful attention to historical details . An unusually rigorous romp for lovers of steampunk, mystery, and swashbuckling adventure." -- School Library Journal on The Left-Handed Fate "the story teems with lively characters and a captivating sense of place, all driven along by the engrossing puzzle of the mysterious contraption. A colorful, swashbuckling caper full of heart." -- Booklist on The Left-Handed Fate "The idea of achieving peace through superior firepower is effectively questioned over the course of the narrative, but it is the human questions of honor, courage, and generosity--embodied in decisive Lucy, philosophical Max, impish Liao, and dutiful Oliver--that will leave readers cheering by the book's rousing close.

" -- The Horn Book on The Left-Handed Fate Greenglass House : National Book Award Longlist "An enchanting, empowering, and cozy read." - Booklist , starred review "An abundantly diverting mystery." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Give this one to fans of Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society. " -School Library Journal.