Tirzah and the Prince of Crows

‘Spellbinding...Davies keeps us on our toes by sliding seamlessly from the mundane…to the mythical…but for all the folkloric trappings, this is a sober, clear-eyed dissection of an everyday predicament, tenderly described.’

* Daily Mail *

‘...Davies writes about nature in a way that is lush and immersive...We are carried along by Davies’s tremendous sense of rhythm, with each sentence feeling like it grows organically from the last.’ 

* Irish Times *

‘A genre-defying work of beauty.’

* Buzz Magazine *

‘What’s different about Deborah Kay Davies’s story…is her use of the imagery and language of Welsh myth. It makes for a profound sense of place.’

* Observer *

‘This coming of age story is tender and addictive.’

* Elle *

‘[Tirzah]’s a strong, well-written and completely realistic character which makes for compelling reading.’ 

* Press Association *

‘Beautifully written, Davies adds to the classic coming of age story by interweaving elements of Welsh mythology.’

* Worcester News *

‘Davies’ evocation of the Welsh outdoors is one of the most striking aspects of the book, her descriptions lusciously detailed.’

* Western Mail *

‘This is a beautiful...book about a young girl who is struggling to decide what she believes and who she wants to be... More than a coming of age story; it is also a gentle and lyrical love story to the Welsh countryside and the people who live in it.’

* Bookbag