\"Gritty, unflinching and authentic ... with a life-affirming warmth\" - Carnegie Judging Panel

\"Lucid and sharp as broken glass, it\'s a book filled with raw, elemental emotion\" - The Guardian

\"Rook is an outstanding piece of writing ... unflinching and authentic, funny and gritty and a treasured addition to my bookshelves\" - Waterstones Bookseller

\"[McGowan\'s] ability to accurately represent the inner lives of young people is unparalleled\" - The Bookbag

\"[McGowan\'s] writing manages to convey elements of anxiety, despair, fear and hopelessness but all is underscored with a dash of exuberant humour\" - Letterpress Project