Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories: Short Stories from the Bestselling Author of THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR

Half delicious murder ballad, half beguiling love story, Amal El-Mohtar transports us to Faerieland so seamlessly it seems as though she just stepped out of it - Holly Black on THE RIVER HAS ROOTS

When it comes to storytelling, Amal El-Mohtar is like one of the grammarians of Thistleford, a magician capable of deftly transforming the familiar into the unfamiliar and the numinous into the humane. The River Has Roots is an utterly enchanting tale of love and longing, language and song, and the unbreakable bond of sisterhood - Fonda Lee on THE RIVER HAS ROOTS

Gorgeous and glorious! Every sentence sings! Amal El-Mohtar weaves a lovely and poignant fairy tale that will linger in your heart - Sarah Beth Durst on THE RIVER HAS ROOTS

This book is lyrical, elegant, and above all, kind. I devoured it in one sitting. This story feels like the smell of rain. This is a fairy tale wrapped in brilliant language. An absolute must-read. Amal El-Mohtar is quite simply one of the best writers on the scene in ages - T. Kingfisher on THE RIVER HAS ROOTS

The River Has Roots is the perfect fable: both bright and brutal, very old and brand new. It's a story that outlasts itself, lingering like a song; I adored it - Alix E. Harrow on THE RIVER HAS ROOTS

Amal El-Mohtar's genius fairytale reflects a truth we can never forget: words carry enormous power. The River Has Roots is truly exquisite - Zoraida Cordova on THE RIVER HAS ROOTS

The River Has Roots is a beautiful, musical, and loving story, perfectly rendered in El-Mohtar's beautiful, musical, and loving prose. This novella has all the dark comforts of an old tale and all the light vigors of a new classic, and will inspire you to raise your voice in song with those you love - Emma Torzs on THE RIVER HAS ROOTS

A powerful, gorgeous little story of sisterly love, the power of words, and revenge as a dish best served in verse. - SFX (five stars) on THE RIVER HAS ROOTS