"Irresistible debut novel. We can assure you reading the surprising adventures of their richly drawn heroines, Miranda Prospero and Skye Kingston, in the Twisted Lit series is nothing short of thrilling." -- Children's Book Review "Fun-filled escapades into Shakespeare's The Tempest and Macbeth . they're an absolute riot! You don't have to be a Shakespeare fan (I'm not) or even have read these plays (I haven't) to fall in love with these books. I can't wait for the next Twisted Lit adventure. It's the best new young adult series of the year!" -- Jack and Jill Magazine "Definitely a pure delight! I highly recommend this story for young adults who wish to read something inspiring and empowering, yet still maintain its level of awesomeness without being sappy or melodramatic." -- Book Junkie blog " Lord of the Flies meets Mean Girls and Shakespeare, all rolled into a fun adventure with humorous, sweet, and well-rounded characters." -- Oh So Hearty Blog "An exciting adventure.

and a dangerous mystery. The characters in Tempestuous are relatable and the reader can easily become attached to them, thanks to the comedy and coming-of-age tone that the authors provide. Fun and light.Askew and Helmes take a classic comedy and successfully translate it to a younger and more modern audience." --SeattlePI.com/Blogcritics.org "Every single character had their own personality and a life of their own. The Twisted Lit series proves to be exciting, fun and entertaining.

I can't wait to read the next - Exposure , a twisted lit version of Macbeth." -- Loaded Shelves blog "This first book in the new Twisted Lit series takes Shakespeare's tale and moves it to a modern day setting. The twists and turns of the subplots are easily relatable to today's teen readers. The overall intrigue of the plot keeps readers salivating. Can absolutely be read and enjoyed with no prior knowledge of its predecessor." --YALSA Hub blog "With this twisted take on Shakespeare's The Tempest , authors Kim Askew and Amy Helmes prove again that, from Juliet's grief to Cordelia's rage, no one knew about teen angst better than the Bard. His wisdom holds up nearly half a millennium later. Really good book, pick it up and read it.

" -- Just Books blog "Askew and Helmes do a.masterful job of bringing [Shakespeare's] characters.into the 21st century. Tempestuous is a fun modern fairy tale.and.there are plentiful moments of sarcastic hilarity. If you love a twisted tale, this one's for you!" -- USA Today "Loaded with witty sarcasm, this is a must read that has everything from mystery to romance and lots of mischief. This stands alone fine without noticing the nods to certain aspects of William Shakespeare's work.

Overall, the plot, writing and characters are fantastic. This book is full of humor and wit, which makes it a great read for teens looking for a more modern take on Shakespeare." -- Little Library Muse blog.