“Affirms faith in the enduring power of young love. Welcome Eisa Ulen.” ~ Elizabeth Nunez, author of Prospero’s Daughter and Bruised Hibiscus
“Lovely and earth scorching.” ~ Tayari Jones, author of Leaving Atlanta and Silver Sparrow
“Her voice has the beauty and economy of poetry.” ~ Jeffery Renard Allen, author Rails Under My Back and Holding Pattern
“In Crystelle Mourning not only are we given the gift of an inspiring main character and her journey forward and back, but also the pleasure of experiencing a first-time novelist, with so much promise, burst upon the scene.” ~ Kevin Powell, author of Open Letters to America and Someday We’ll All Be Free