Sunderworld, Vol. I

★ ""Riggs’s incandescent storytelling, exquisite worldbuilding, and vivid characterization kick off a propulsive series starter that subverts the chosen-one trope via a self-made antihero who learns to choose himself. If Leopold finds more questions than answers, readers will be heartened by the promise of more adventure and intrigue following this whirlwind opener.""—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ ""Like the bittersweet Los Angeles it occupies, Leopold's offbeat Sunderworld is a little grimy and a little broken, but the magic is real and will stick with you.""—Booklist, starred review ""Riggs' writing is tight and well paced. Some incredible action scenes leap off the pages, and Sunder is a blur of dangerous situations, well-drawn characters, and magical devices. The ending will make readers wish they couldimmediately reach for the second volume.... A fully imagined fantastical world with compelling characters and a nail-biting cliffhanger.""—Kirkus Reviews ""This love letter to Los Angeles is brimming with magic, nostalgia, and eclectic characters. Riggs, in addition to creating a wildly imaginative world, handles topics of grief and loss with aplomb.... An intriguing and enigmatic first installment.”—Shelf Awareness Praise for the #1 Bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series “Boy, can Ransom Riggs tell a story.”—NPR.org “A visually rich literary experience.”—New York Times    “Chilling, wondrous.”—People   “Pulse-pounding.”—Booklist   “David Lynchian imagery, and rich eerie detail.”—Entertainment Weekly   “A thrilling, Tim Burton-esque tale.”—USA Today