" Writing good fantasy is tough, writing anything good is tough, but I think Kay is one of the few fantasy authors I've ready that really strikes the middle. Usually I get recommendations for authors who are compared to Tolkien and then their books turn out to be useful primarily for kindling. Kay, however, does not sink into the nether of trashy sci-fi or worn out magic. Instead, Tigana has its own charm and originality. He's not the best writer our there, but he can deliver a good story, with twists and turns that are simultaneously predictable and surprising. In any event he's fun to read, although I wouldn't put him in the same class as Patrick Rothfuss or Paolo Bacigalupi. If you need a new fantasy book and don't want to be crushed by the same ole same ole, then pick this guy up and enjoy his world. "
— Patrick, 1/22/2014