“A thought-provoking, entertaining, and entirely satisfying book…MacLean’s dialogue is strong, and her characters have realistic depth and complexity…a marvelous achievement.” CM Magazine, Vol XV Number 2, September 12, 2008
“MacLean’s characters will inhabit the reader’s world. The exotic northern setting…plays a major role in both mood and plot.” Quill & Quire, December 2009
“Beautifully layered and sensitively written, Prinny’s story will garner MacLean yet more fans…” The Sunday Herald, January 10, 2010
“A heart-wrenching, yet ultimately hopeful, depiction of a young girl struggling in a small Newfoundland community…Very highly recommended for public and school libraries.” Kirkus Reviews, May 1, 2010
“Jill MacLean has created a remarkable portrait of a bully…an intense and sobering look at an all-too-common experience…” Atlantic Books Today, Holiday 2010
“Written in careful, evocative language, MacLean explores love in myriad forms…” Publishers Weekly, May 20, 2013 (referring to the free verse of “Nix Minus One”)
“MacLean is a magnificent author…[who] understands the minds of adolescents and the complexities of life for pre-teens and teenagers…” CM Magazine, Vol XX Number 17, January 3, 2014