Praise for The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight:"Trust and treachery blend into a suspenseful, satisfying story about the choices that we make." The Times' Christmas Roundup "A contemporary thriller so brilliantly written that for two hours I almost forgot to breathe." Amanda Craig, The Times "An enthralling variation of the 'Who am I' theme." Irish Times Praise for The Ant Colony:"[Valentine] has a magical narrative voice that instantly engages, and her tale. is riveting. Valentine writes so beautifully and so convincingly that you're instantly swept into the mystery of these people's lives." Amanda Craig, The Times "[Valentine] writes with increasing assurance, and The Ant Colony has all the makings of another award-winner. Valentine's observation and language is both unexpected and refreshing," Nicolette Jones, Children's Book of the Week, Sunday Times Culture "[Bohemia] is a wonderful, three-dimensional character who woos and captivates the reader.

Valentine. has produced a story that is both witty and entertaining. it is charmingly written." Daily Telegraph "This is a fine piece of slice-of-life fiction, warm but not cosy, neatly structured and credible." FT Weekend "A moving narrative of belonging, love and redemption."School Librarian "I think [Valentine] really is getting better and better with everything she writes. The Ant Colony has a very raw emotional honesty about it that is tempered past heartbreak by a vivid imagination and wonderful sense of humour. [It's} completely gorgeous, utterly charming, funny, sweet, sad, and underneath it all, very, very real.

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