Praise for Until the Clock Strikes Midnight : "Written in engaging prose, this enchanting cozy fantasy with adult crossover appeal has it all--creative worldbuilding, well-developed characters, and a sweet, swoonworthy romance. The story, which captures the essence of Brandy''s Cinderella , features refreshingly realistic relationship development--no glass slippers here!--while honoring fairy tales'' world-changing magic and emphasizing a message of kindness and care. Unmissable ." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "A delightful and unique take on fairy godmothers and finding happily-ever-after! Sweet and joyful, this book is as irresistible as hot chocolate swirled with magic! " --Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times- bestselling author of The Spellshop " Until the Clock Strikes Midnight reads like drinking that perfect cup of cocoa: warm, cozy, and entirely mood-lifting . There''s no better time than right now to pick up this utterly enchanting book!" --Jason June, New York Times- bestselling author of Out of the Blue and The Spells We Cast "A sparkling fairy-tale remix, Until the Clock Strikes Midnight brims with sly humor, swoony romance, and enough glitter to light up a kingdom . Between bookshop magic and razor-sharp banter , Alechia Dow crafts a world where queer love stories bloom in the unlikeliest places, and midnight kisses linger long after the clock has struck. Witty, tender, and delightfully chaotic, this is proof that happily-ever-afters can be messy, magical, and worth every risk ." --Aiden Thomas, New York Times -bestselling author of Cemetery Boys " Cozy and whimsical, romantic and emotional , Until the Clock Strikes Midnight introduces a bipolar heroine that could never be too much for me and her grouchy competitor in a story that feels like a warm hug or a really good cup of hot chocolate.
Alechia Dow shines as brightly as Darling with her latest book!" --Kamilah Cole, Lodestar & Lambda Award finalist and bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology "Alechia Dow weaves achingly relatable characters into the most whimsical of settings, reminding all of us--no matter how wounded--that a happily ever after is never out of reach. " --Sonora Reyes, National Book Award finalist and bestselling author of The Lesbiana''s Guide to Catholic School "Immortal magical entities feigning romance compete for a coveted mentorship in this fun and frothy ''Cinderella'' remix from Dow ( A Song of Salvation ). Calam and Darling''s charming alternating first-person POVs combine to deliver a hijinks-forward, vivacious true love story that empathetically portrays mental health challenges." -- Publishers Weekly "An enchanting , magical twist on a classic fairy tale that deals with real-world issues in a fantasy setting, this is an excellent addition to shelves for lovers of cozy fantasy and diverse storytelling." -- School Library Journal Praise for Just a Pinch of Magic : A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2023 An Ignyte Award Finalist for Outstanding Middle Grade A Mythopoeic Fiction Award for Children''s Literature Finalist " Just a Pinch of Magic provides more than a pinch of fun . This delightful middle-grade debut is full of friendship, adventure, magic--and recipes!" --Janae Marks, New York Times- bestselling author of On Air with Zoe Washington "Dow delivers a magical story about family, friendship, and love that is both beguiling and surprising. An unforgettably rendered magical world paired with delicious descriptions of impeccable baked goods will leave readers wanting more." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Brimming with magic--and enticing recipes for readers to try .
Superb worldbuilding and the authentic dialogue between the quirky, beguiling characters will draw readers in, while the heart-pounding tension and strong pacing will lead them to the satisfying conclusion. An enchanting tale of love ." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Through an otherworldly setting, Dow explores themes of discrimination and judgment. Like a fine confection, the story includes enough brininess to offset the sugar, creating a satisfyingly piquant dish to appeal to both baking and magic enthusiasts ." -- School Library Journal " A sweet and satisfying modern fantasy novel . Dow gives us the action and thrill of classic fantasy tales, with magical objects, haunted woods, and evil ghosts, but also looks thoughtfully at each girl''s struggle to find her place, weaving in a powerful but not pedantic theme about the power of love and family. A tasty treat ." --Mombian.
com Praise for The Sound of Stars : BookRiot Most Anticipated Queer Read of 2020 "This book has everything! Aliens set on conquering earth! A determined heroine with a hidden stash of books! And the power of music and stories to give those with every reason to hate the power to love. Who could want anything more?" --Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times- bestselling author of The Testing and Verify "Dow is an incredible new voice. The sensory details spill off the pages and transport me to new and unfamiliar places . A true pleasure to read." --Saundra Mitchell, author of The Prom novelization and editor of All Out and Out Now "A stunning exploration of the comforts that make us human and the horrors that challenge our humanity." --K. Ancrum, author of The Wicker King and Darling "This debut has it all: music, books, aliens, adventure, resistance, queerness, and a bold heroine tying it all together." -- Ms.
Magazine "A marvellous genre-bending debut." -- The Nerd Daily "Perfect for teens and fans of Warcross by Marie Lu and The Last 8 by Laura Pohl." -- Tor.com "[Aere''s no better time than right now to pick up this utterly enchanting book!" --Jason June, New York Times- bestselling author of Out of the Blue and The Spells We Cast "A sparkling fairy-tale remix, Until the Clock Strikes Midnight brims with sly humor, swoony romance, and enough glitter to light up a kingdom . Between bookshop magic and razor-sharp banter , Alechia Dow crafts a world where queer love stories bloom in the unlikeliest places, and midnight kisses linger long after the clock has struck. Witty, tender, and delightfully chaotic, this is proof that happily-ever-afters can be messy, magical, and worth every risk ." --Aiden Thomas, New York Times -bestselling author of Cemetery Boys " Cozy and whimsical, romantic and emotional , Until the Clock Strikes Midnight introduces a bipolar heroine that could never be too much for me and her grouchy competitor in a story that feels like a warm hug or a really good cup of hot chocolate. Alechia Dow shines as brightly as Darling with her latest book!" --Kamilah Cole, Lodestar & Lambda Award finalist and bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology "Alechia Dow weaves achingly relatable characters into the most whimsical of settings, reminding all of us--no matter how wounded--that a happily ever after is never out of reach.
" --Sonora Reyes, National Book Award finalist and bestselling author of The Lesbiana''s Guide to Catholic School "Immortal magical entities feigning romance compete for a coveted mentorship in this fun and frothy ''Cinderella'' remix from Dow ( A Song of Salvation ). Calam and Darling''s charming alternating first-person POVs combine to deliver a hijinks-forward, vivacious true love story that empathetically portrays mental health challenges." -- Publishers Weekly "An enchanting , magical twist on a classic fairy tale that deals with real-world issues in a fantasy setting, this is an excellent addition to shelves for lovers of cozy fantasy and diverse storytelling." -- School Library Journal Praise for Just a Pinch of Magic : A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2023 An Ignyte Award Finalist for Outstanding Middle Grade A Mythopoeic Fiction Award for Children''s Literature Finalist " Just a Pinch of Magic provides more than a pinch of fun . This delightful middle-grade debut is full of friendship, adventure, magic--and recipes!" --Janae Marks, New York Times- bestselling author of On Air with Zoe Washington "Dow delivers a magical story about family, friendship, and love that is both beguiling and surprising. An unforgettably rendered magical world paired with delicious descriptions of impeccable baked goods will leave readers wanting more." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review " Brimming with magic--and enticing recipes for readers to try . Superb worldbuilding and the authentic dialogue between the quirky, beguiling characters will draw readers in, while the heart-pounding tension and strong pacing will lead them to the satisfying conclusion.
An enchanting tale of love ." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Through an otherworldly setting, Dow explores theme.