The Modern World has received a glowing review from Dreamwatch, who remarked "Swainston is not afraid to take the fantasy rulebook, set it on fire and throw it out the nearest window" and gave it a blistering 9/10. (To be honest I'm not sure she ever had a copy of the rulebook in the first place!) You can read the full review here.

Publishers Weekly have hailed "A dramatic and compelling plot, plus inventive and convincing descriptions, [that] elevate this above the common run of contemporary fantasy fiction."

I've posted this as Steph is currently in bed, being attacked by flu viruses. I'm sure she'll be back on her feet and resuming normal service soon.