does set up a very intriguing status quo for the rest of the series." SFX Magazine "The Circle is a gift for those of us who love Buffy. honest and realistic portrayal of being a teenager. an engaging YA read that scores in its well-observed characterization, effective emotional subtexts and genuine tension. A mix of traditional teen melodrama and supernatural intrigue. Rightly destined to be the next cult read." Sunday Telegraph ".it has enough of an emotional edge to stand out from the crowd. So far, so B-movie, but what sets this addictive novel apart is the lack of smouldering heroes, pace Twilight, and the emphasis on character development, with the supernatural elements taking a back seat. "There are shades of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this school-based fantasy thriller in which six girls, apparently unconnected, discover they are witches and must together defeat an evil power. It is impossible to put down and I cannot wait for 2012 when the sequel, Fire, is released” “The Circle is a gift for those of us who love Buffy.
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