'Everything about THE IVORY KEY is vivacious-from the enrapturing setting of opulent forts and forbidden ruins to the larger-than-life characters who will ensnare your heart with their perfect balance of heroism and faults. Brace yourself for the single best portrayal of fraught sibling relationships you will ever read coupled with a complex, multi-faceted plot that unfolds as shockingly as the twisted puzzles the characters face. You will fall into this book and never want to come out!' - Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of the SNOW LIKE ASHES trilogy 

'Set in a richly realised world ripe with magic, THE IVORY KEY is a dazzling new addition to young adult fantasy. Featuring a broken family fumbling towards healing and a perilous expedition into the ruins of a history that never should have been lost, this is a riveting adventure by a talent to watch.' - Traci Chee, New York Times bestselling author of THE READER trilogy and National Book Award Finalist for WE ARE NOT FREE 

'Raman has crafted a world bursting with colour and texture and kinetic energy, and a story of rebuilding a fractured family that will stick with you long after 'The End.' - Sara Holland, New York Times bestselling author of the EVERLESS series 

'THE IVORY KEY has everything I want most in fantasy. It has a world so vivid and developed, I could taste the food and feel the magic weapons in my hand. It has flawed, developed characters I rooted for and cried beside. And it has a quest steeped in lore and mystery. Akshaya Raman is a new master of the genre to watch for.' - Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of the WITCHLANDS series 

'A rollicking adventure of royal family drama, treasure hunts and hidden histories. I loved it.' - S. A. Chakraborty, author of the bestselling DAEVABAD trilogy 

'THE IVORY KEY is a twisty, dazzling adventure that I absolutely fell in love with.' - Tasha Suri, author of THE BOOKS OF AMBHA duology

'THE IVORY KEY is the epic YA fantasy sibling story I've been waiting for. A rich world, a satisfying slow burn romance and a main character determined to forge her own path make this series a must read.' - Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of the FABLE duology 

'A vibrant fantasy world, four estranged siblings, and an action-packed quest. THE IVORY KEY is a richly woven adventure with a tender heart. I was completely enamoured.' - Amanda Foody, author of ACE OF SHADES 

'A secret society, a hunt for lost magic, and four siblings who are each hiding their own secrets . . . THE IVORY KEY is everything I love about epic, character-driven fantasy, brimming with lushly realised settings and deliciously slow-burn romances. An immersive, unmissable debut.' - Katy Rose Pool, author of THERE WILL COME A DARKNESS