“Reeve’s writing never flags, with moments of pathos and magic seamlessly interwoven… Reeve has crafted something at once weirdly familiar and marvelously original. Thank the stars there’s at least one sequel planned already.”
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Featuring gorgeously described alien landscapes, sharply drawn characters (some not even vaguely human), and genuinely awesome technology, this thrilling and imaginative escapade will captivate the Carnegie Medal–winner’s many fans.”
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
“With adept and thoughtful hands, Reeve constructs a big, sprawling, and thrilling universe… Sci-fi fans will delight in this lightning-paced and satisfying read.”
— School Library Journal, starred review
“Reeve (Fever Crumb, 2010) carefully builds his world, balancing the plot’s action with politics, history, and inventive technologies… meatier topics act as counterpoints to Zen’s exciting exploits, all of which come together at the threshold of a new universe.”
— Booklist
“Above all, [Reeve] delivers an unflaggingly propulsive narrative that is never derailed by world-building. Rather, it rattles along like an interstellar express, leaving you eager for the next thrilling ride.”
— The Guardian
“[Railhead] is brimming with a sense of wonder and mystery… The book reads much like the Interstellar Express hurtling through the K-gate — it’s fast-paced, exhilarating and brilliant.”
— SF Signal