Reviews

On this page you’ll find a selection of reviews for Tree Magic, Tree Slayer and Tree Sacrifice.

The first parts are my favourite quotes from their respective blog tours in 2020 and 2022. Below that, you’ll find the initial reactions to the original publication of Tree Magic in 2017. At the end are some links to interviews in which the books feature.

A Selection of Reviews for Tree Magic – 2020

“Remember the feeling you had when you discovered the Harry Potter books for the very first time? I experienced a similar magical feeling when I entered Rainbow’s world.” Booky Charm

“Move over The Time Traveler’s Wife because Kim has a new favourite book of all time! Oh my god I am OBSESSED with this book and actually cannot wait to read the sequel, which never happens to me, as usually I like to have a good gap between books in a series.” Kim Howell

“Wow this story is magical! Even though it’s a good 400 pages you definitely don’t feel like it’s a chore. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next – it’s the definition of a page turner!” Abbi Reads xx

“They are strong, compelling characters and I loved how they engendered so much emotional response from me.” Living in my Own Private Library

“Springbett’s writing definitely pulls the reader in and I thought this was a lovely and very original story.” Books, Beans and Botany

“On a side note, as an Indian, I also loved the Indian ‘fictional’ folklore references to Amrita Devi and the Bishnoi People.” Rajiv’s Reviews

“Springbett has done such a beautiful job of pulling us into the scenes and helping the reader bring the story to life from the page; so much so that at times I wanted to run outside and hug my own tree!” Curled up with a Good Book

A Selection of Reviews for Tree Slayer – 2020

“I loved the continuation of Rainbow’s journey and the development of her gift, and also the introduction of a new character Eole who I thought was a great addition to the book.” Mandy_87

“As lyrically and magically written as the first book, we are given a beautiful and thought provoking adventure. We see Rainbow grow further as a character and watch as she faces further challenges and new unlikely friendships along the way.” Reader of Rivendell

“I recommend both books Tree Magic and Tree Slayer as you won’t find anything quite like this kind of unusual magic anywhere other than from the perfect imagination of Harriet Springbett.”  BookRead2Day

“Harriet’s writing is beautiful throughout and some of the parts of the story are quite thought provoking. This book is a young adult read, but just like Tree Magic it is a book anyone can enjoy. It is unique, perfect for nature lovers and a good way to escape reality for a little while.” Hannah May Book Reviews

“Harriet Springbett has a way of taking words, adding a touch of her own magic, and laying them on the page to form a lyrical prose which I thoroughly enjoyed.” Booky Charm

“I found the narrative imaginative, beautifully written and easy to visualise. Eole was a very interesting character and comes with his own personal backstory and journey. He added a good balance to the story opposite Rainbow.” Living In My Own Private Library

“This book is a really well crafted story, a perfect follow on from Tree Magic, the same descriptive writing and strong characters. A compelling tale of magic and strength. Loved it. A great read.” Daisy Hollands

 “Harriet’s imagination is wonderful and these books are just small masterpieces created from her mind. And yes, they’re worth the read!!” The B00kreader

A selection of Reviews for Tree Sacrifice – 2022

ebook publication poster Impress 7 Sept 21

“I could really picture Harriet’s writing and her descriptions, which makes these books a perfect escape from realty. Her writing is also very thought provoking at times and does have you questioning life. It also certainly makes me proud to be a tree hugger because this book is simply magical and beautiful, which I’m sure I’ve said many times now!” @hannahmaybookreviews

“This might not be a book written for adults, but there was plenty to keep my interest and keep me guessing as to how it would end. It deals well with complex adolescence emotions and relationships, as well as decision making and responsibility, along with an engaging storyline that touched my tree soul.” French Village Diaries

“This is a beautiful book, great plot, well written and I really enjoyed it. I also loved the underlying idea of this – save and respect the trees. Do all we can to protect the earth and nature. A great topic for the world we live in today.” @book_a_holic_17

“I loved the idea behind this book, gaining peace and knowledge from the world around us and protecting it as much as we can.” @tryingtomaketimetoread

“I love the idea of trees communicating, being all powerful advisers, it’s such a gorgeous story! I think it may have turned me into a tree hugger!” @thebookishhermit

“A thrilling end to a unique and beautifully envisaged trilogy.” @Livinginmyownprivatelibrary

“Harriet writes with such beauty that the imagery created is breathtaking. It’s easy to envision what the characters are experiencing. In future I want to read the first two before rereading this book in the hopes I will understand it as it is meant to be understood!” @face_down_books_up

“I adored the environmental themes, which were sophisticatedly weaved throughout the magical plot whilst also giving a realistic nod to the way humans often fail to respect nature 🌳 It definitely got me thinking about the little changes I can make to help to protect our world.” @the_beautyofreading

“This was a fascinating read that really stretches your imagination… A fascinating YA Fantasy that brings nature to life with the turn of each page.” @bookshortie

Reviews for the original publication of Tree Magic – 2017

“Tree Magic is an unusual and thought provoking book for young adults that is also entertaining and engaging for older readers too, because Harriet Springbett has a deft touch in showing the inner turmoil we can all face but she also leaves the reader feeling uplifted and satisfied.” Linda from Linda’s Book Bag

“Just going to start this review with a great big WOW. Because that was the one word I kept repeating after finishing this unique novel just moments ago. I was hooked from the start.” Chantelle Atkins from The Glorious Outsiders

“There are good debut novels and then there are incredible debut novels, and Tree Magic by Harriet Springbett easily falls under the latter categorization. If you know anything about the book world, you know that agents and publishers are seeking not just good writers, but novels with plots that are in every way new. Impress Books Ltd. found what it was looking for with this one.” Kimberly from Love Books Group

“I am not one for fantasy novels. So, when I read the blurb for this book, I was initially sceptical about the prospect of reading about a girl with magic hands. (…) However, Springbett has cleverly blended fantasy with the real world. Every element other than Rainbow’s gift is true to reality (…) Although targeted towards teens and young adults, older readers will find pleasure in Springbett’s simple yet delicate prose.” Alice Kouzmenko from Storgy literary magazine

“Tree Magic had been hovering on my TBR for some time before picking it up but I’ve finally read it and thought it was wondrous. Filled with magical realism, this story is a real treasure and I felt like I had been on a real journey with Rainbow by the end of it.” Kelly from Kelly’s Ramblings

“A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough to receive a copy of Tree Magic, a new YA debut by Harriet Springbett. We utterly adored reading this magical and intriguing novel. Set in England and France, this alluring tale follows Rainbow…” Sarah and Alex from The YA Room, Melbourne

“This novel captured my attention much more deeply than I had anticipated due to a picturesque writing and intelligent plot. The settings were vividly detailed and at times you can almost feel the trees under your fingertips as if Rainbow is guiding your hand.” Tara from Artistic Bent

“There were two words that kept coming to my mind as I was reading this book, one was emotion and the other was unexpected. This book is full of emotions. (…) I loved this book as an adult and know it would have struck a chord as a teenager.” Jacqui from the French Village Diaries

INTERVIEWS featuring Tree Magic and Tree Slayer