'A very well-written debut'. - Magpies Magazine

'An exciting read'. - Good Reading

'I absolutely loved it'. - Middle Grade Mavens

'Lord's first book is an utterly gripping survival story that will have you turning pages well into the night'. - The Age

'Whether the appetite is for a post-apocalyptic survival tale or a gruesome fantasy, cravings will be satisfied...The blend of survival grit with suspenseful, imaginative twists will compel young adult readers.' - VATE

'This is certainly a book you won't be able to put down once you start, so clear your schedule and get ready for anything!' - Shelftalkers

'Featuring relatable adolescent characters in a horrifying future, Anomaly builds towards epic intimations that should have younger readers hanging out for the next volume'. - The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald

'Fast-paced, compelling and confidently plotted ... a gripping page-turner'. - Books+Publishing

'A welcome new addition to the local dystopian fiction scene. Lord writes confidently into the genre, creating a world that is clearly speculative and yet filled with anxieties and fears grounded in reality'. - Readings Monthly

'[Anomaly] has the makings of a classic, and it really made me feel the way Maze Runner, Divergent, and The Hunger Games did the first time I read them...Highly, highly recommend.' - Manifest