Awards and Praise for Echo : Audiofile Magazine Best Audiobook of 2015 School Library Journal Best Audiobook of 2015 2016 Odyssey Honor Audiobook New York Times Notable Book Publishers Weekly Best Book ILA Notable Book for a Global Society ALA Notable Children's Book *"The story of Otto and the cursed sisters honor timeless and traditional folktales [and] Ryan has created three contemporary characters who, through faith and perseverance, write their own happy endings, inspiring readers to believe they can do the same." -- School Library Journal , starred review *"A grand narrative that examines the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance, it's worth every moment of readers' time." -- Kirkus , starred review *"Each individual story is engaging, but together they harmonize to create a thrilling whole." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A masterpiece." --Christopher Paul Curtis, author of Newbery Medal-winning Bud, Not Buddy "Daring and beautiful." --Linda Sue Park, author of Newbery Medal-winning A Single Shard.