Reviews of
PTOLEMY'S GATE

"Kitty, after secretly studying magic, takes a challenge that few magicians would have dared: entering the spirit world and returning. Stroud's picture of this alternate world is one of the most remarkable scenes in recent fantasies. It leads readers' imaginations outside the realm of physical reality and offers an awareness of that reality as seen from the outside. For fans of Bartimaeus, Nathaniel, and Kitty, this will be the most satisfying volume of the three, as questions are answered and hidden depths are revealed. For readers who loved the earlier volumes for the sheer adventure, this, with its battles, magic, and great crashing conclusion,
will not disappoint. A worthy ending to an exceptional saga."
STARRED REVIEW BOOKLIST

"The trilogy wraps up with excitement, adventure and the unexpected wallop of heart and soul....Stroud masterfully weaves together four characters and an unearthly realm of existence in an explosive culmination."
THREE STARRED KIRKUS REVIEW

"This is a must-have for libraries that purchased the first two books.
For those that didn't, buy all three at once for readers who want something that is literate, entertaining, and exciting."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL