Henry deftly balances the perspectives of the clearly defined hero and villain, both of whom are ultimately working towards the same goal of restoring nature. Booklist
Singularly interesting and conflicting values are deftly embedded into an action/adventure storyline that holds the readers full attention, A Breathless Sky will prove an enduringly popular and highly prized pick Midwest Book Review
A powerful story about family, both found and broken, and the repercussions of our choices as a collective, set against a beautiful, fantastical backdrop of trees, fungi, and magic. Youll root for these characters in this action-packed book, as they strive to save our environment while staying true to themselves and their roots. Van Hoang, author of The Monstrous Misses Mai
Praise for Veronica G. Henry
A fascinating taleHenry digs in to themes of family, environmentalism, and the connection between humans and the natural world. Publishers Weekly
Henrys near-future fantasy world is interesting and beautiful, with lush descriptions of the forest and the fantastical world hidden within. Library Journal
Henry adeptly navigates the communication struggles among families and the destructive forces of climate change in this thrilling fantasy. Booklist
Perfectly balanced between the fantastical and sharp reality, The Canopy Keepers is a genre-defying work as prescient as it is brilliant. Henry has written yet another extraordinary novel everyone should be reading. Cadwell Turnbull, award-winning author of No Gods, No Monsters
A gripping, compelling story with themes of great significance to us all. Shiv Ramdas, author of Domechild
The Canopy Keepers is a gorgeous love story for national parks, trees, and the people who protect them. Veronica Henrys characters are strong, complicated heroes, and her world is delicately, lovingly drawnand an anguished reminder of everything we are losing day by day. Yume Kitasei, author of The Stardust Grail
Henry skillfully layers historical realism with fantastic elements to explore the way times of desperation test the ethics of oppressed communities. Henry is a writer to watch. Publishers Weekly
Henrys debut draws on a rich history of folklore from various African traditions, as well as African history and Black American history, and almost the entire main cast is Black. The carnival setting works perfectly for bringing together various strange and magical people who arent at home anywhere elseCome one, come all, this magical carnival has all the delightful dangers a reader could wish for. Kirkus Reviews
[ Bacchanal is] gorgeous while somehow never losing sight of the need to unsettle. It captures a sense of wonder and reminds you that too much curiosity can lead to danger. And most importantly, its Black and never lets you forget it. If you want endearing characters, a charming setting, and characters that refuse to bend to the worlds injustices, then Bacchanal is the book for you. FIYAH
Set in the Depression-era South and featuring a mysterious traveling carnival, its a novel of Black history and magic that makes for a terrific read. Washington Post
Beautifully descriptive prose that fully captures the places, people, and time period. Booklist
Think of a Southern Gothic version of The Midnight Circus with a touch of Lovecraft Countrynail-biting scenes of tension. Lightspeed
Filled with magic, danger, and dynamic characters. Womans World
With a powerful voice that grips you from its very first pages, Bacchanal casts a spell on readersEliza is a wonderful characterNot a traditional superhero, Elizas special power is a highlight of this work, and readers will root for the young conjurer and for Henry as she explores the limits of her gifts. Sheree Renée Thomas, editor of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, award-winning author of Nine Bar Blues, and featured author in Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda
Writer Veronica Henry pulls on a mix of African folklore, Black histories, and carnival culture to weave a story of mesmerizing, bizarre, and dangerous magic. With a heroine of unique powers and a cast as colorful as any sideshow, this story offers up its share of delights, adventure, and frights! Welcome to Bacchanal. Enjoy the sights. Hope you make it out alive! P. Djčlķ Clark, author of Ring Shout, The Haunting of Tram Car 015, and The Black Gods Drums
Readers wont want their travels with the seductive and dangerous Bacchanal Carnival to end. If you took The Night Circus and viewed it through the gaze of a young Black woman in the Great Depression, you might get Veronica Henrys Bacchanal. Demons, lies, and secrets. Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo Awardwinning author of The Calculating Stars
