The first novel of the series received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Voice of Youth Advocates, and School Library Journal. It hit the New York Times best-seller list the week of September 14, 2008.
The first book in the series received positive reviews from various publications, including Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Voice of Youth Advocates, and School Library Journal. It achieved a spot on the New York Times best-seller list during the week of September 14, 2008.