Gemsigns

It's more of an experience than just a mere story, a new world rather than a mere novel. It's very possibly one of the best things I'm going to read this year. Social sci-fi just doesn't get any better than this! Bibliotropic 'A fascinating and compelling read, exploring the boundaries of human behaviour, religious influences, and the morality of the everyday person. It comes highly recommended' Starburst magazine. Starburst magazine 'A smart, confident debut ... It touches of themes of slavery, of fear of the unknown other, on religious symbolism and ethical questions' Fantasy Faction. Fantasy Faction 'Absolutely amazing ... Unmistakable talent and great story-telling mix well' Speculating Spec Fiction. Speculating Spec Fiction 'An incredibly emotive read ... hugely gripping' SciFi Now. SciFi Now 'An intriguing, well-written and well-conceived novel' For Winter Nights. For Winter Nights 'Saulter writes extremely well. Her prose is fluid, unpretentious and nicely composed ... A powerful commentary on contemporary society and politics, excellently written. Gemsigns is a must-read of 2013' Civilian Reader. Civilian Reader 'Takes on a tough subject, treats it with honesty, and comes out making the reader feel better about things' Two Dudes in an Attic. Two Dudes in an Attic 'Well-written and thought provoking, Gemsigns is an all-around superb debut from Stephanie Saulter, and another winner from Jo Fletcher Books. 4.5 out of 5' The BiblioSanctum. BiblioSanctum