"This brilliantly conceived debut heralds a significant new talent... Creasy's convincing scientific speculation, appealing characterizations, and eerie alien landscapes make this science fiction romance deeply satisfying."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A powerful debut... gripping characterization, non-stop action, fascinating biological speculation, and a dash of romance. Don't miss it!"
--Linnea Sinclair (RITA Award winning author)
"Sara Creasy is a new writer to watch, and Song of Scarabaeus is a novel to read and enjoy... Creasy's imaginatively constructed universe draws the reader in..."
--Vonda N. McIntyre (Hugo and Nebula Award winning author)
"The tension never lets up, both in the action and between the characters, from the first page to the last." --Trudi Canavan (New York Times bestselling author)
"Traditionally, readers of fantasy are looking for well-developed characters while SF fans want plot and action. Song of Scarabaeus definitely has both going for it."
--Robin Hobb (New York Times bestselling author)
"With subtle description, the characters and landscapes jump off the page… a highly impressive science fiction novel from a promising new author."
--SciFiChick.com
"Riveting and believable science fiction... An enjoyable read…"--Fresh Fiction
"Song of Scarabaeus marks the best science-fiction (from a first-time author) to hit the shelves in the first half of 2010."--The Electric Review
"...a fine achievement; a wonderfully plotted adventure and a gripping story."
--Becky Lejeune, Book Bitch
"Song of Scarabaeus is an enjoyable, fast-paced slice of adventure science fiction, infused with a measured dose of romance. The technological and political background is revealed with a deft hand, never getting in the way of the action."
--BookPage.com
"Song of Scarabaeus is a fast-paced, action packed adventure, mixing in a lot of sci-fi technology, with an emotional backdrop that keeps the pages turning."
--Night Owl Reviews
"Debut novelist Sara Creasy has hit the ball out of the park with Song of Scarabaeus, a fast-paced and chilling sci-fi romance set against an eerie alien landscape."--Love Romances & More