'Of Stone and Sky unfolds impressively and with a sweeping scope, dispelling romantic notions of the Highlands to acknowledge its material realities, and doing it through diverse, well-developed characters, before capping it with a satisfying ending'
* The Herald *
'A paean to the bonds between people, their land and way of life'
* Scots Magazine *
'A rich stew of a novel, one with a Victorian complexity of plot, a family saga which is also a socio-economic survey of Highland history ... a considerable achievement'
-- Allan Massie * The Scotsman *
'With the most wonderful blend of stark and sharp plot lines mixed with richly descriptive detailing, this is a beautifully readable novel ... Merryn Glover has an evocative pen, the descriptions sing, the sense of place flowed into my awareness and I found I couldn't stop reading. An unexpected novel, echoing the past and asking questions of the future, it really is a truly lovely read'
-- Liz Robinson * LoveReading *
'Glover writes with a poet's clarity and economy ... each of the pieces of the jigsaw is compelling in its own right and interlink to create a picture of considerable beauty and power ... exceptionally touching'
* Scottish Mountaineer *
'This complex, exquisitely written and meticulously-structured work covers almost a century. It deals with love, community, family, the legacies of the past; but also with alcoholism, tragedy, betrayal and loss. It's immensely readable - and overflowing with grace'
* Inverness Courier *
'The lyrical, descriptive writing style pairs perfectly with the sweeping landscape ... Of Stone and Sky is brimming with life, love and just enough Scottish stuff: dialect, tradition, song and prayer'
-- Nicole Gemine * Dundee Courier, Scottish Book of the Week *
'An enthralling mystery, family saga and Sunset Song-esque ode to the land'
* The Herald, 25 Summer Reads *
'A stunning story, beautifully written...[Merryn Glover] paints a richly detailed portrait of her setting. A book which deserves widespread recognition...outstanding Scottish literary fiction'
-- Joanne Baird * Portobello Book Blog *
'A novel full of connection and mystery... with the backdrop of the beautiful Scottish Highlands, this is a story of love, wisdom, and wit'
* Scottish Field *
'The plot embraces a community and landscape which shapes it in the paean to connectivity'
* Strathspey and Badenoch Herald *
'a perfect winter read... draw the curtains, light the fire and prepare to be transported to the Cairngorm mountains'
-- Liz Treacher * Kyle Chronicle *
'Crafted beautifully and effects its own quiet, soulful rhythm in the main characters' lives ... In the midst of tragedy, loss and life-changing physical and emotional pain, Of Stone And Sky shepherds us to feel our part in the existence of something greater'
* North Words Now *
'Evokes a sense of land and belonging... a journey of introspection and self discovery. A read to be savoured slowly'
* The Wee Review *
'This book is sublime. It was an absolute joy to read, like drifting along a gentle stream with waves of poetic beauty constantly lapping around me'
* Goodreads, 5 star review *
'This is a beautiful read ... the heart of the novel is the quality of writing'
* Dorset Magazine *
