House of Open Wounds Shortlisted for the Hugo Award for Best Series 2025

"Constantly brought Pratchett to mind... Quietly humorous and hopeful, House of Open Wounds hit hardest in how it prioritizes healers over warriors" -Locus

"This grim and exceptional look at fantasy warfare from Tchaikovsky feels like M*A*S*H written by an uncharacteristically somber Terry Pratchett... Not to be missed" -Publishers Weekly, Starred review

"An extraordinarily powerful and provocative read... both epic and intimate in scale, capturing the structure of fear and hope in a war-torn existence" -LoveReading, Star Book

"One of the best pieces of fantasy fiction I have read in recent years... a gem in the genre" -SF Book Reviews

"Reminiscent of Terry Pratchett at his best... a dazzling example of intelligent, engaging and superlative writing" -Birmingham SF Group

"Various threads and characters come together in a satisfying conclusion, wrought from twists and turns where seemingly inconsequential details... have unexpected significance" -ParSec

"This knockout of a read roars with vivid intensity as it explores the viewpoint of a team of diverse healers on the front line of an impossible war." -LoveReading