A PUBLISHER’S WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF 2013

"Learner evokes an erotically charged version of the tales of the Brothers Grimm ... These nine wonderfully strange and dark tales maintain a dreamy, fairy-tale feel whether their settings are historical or contemporary."
— Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“What makes this work different from many in the genre is that it’s also very funny. Learner, who trained as a sculptor before moving into literary areas, brings a dry wit to her characters and situations.”
— The Sydney Morning Herald