L. STALNAKER : "Steven Novak creates a dizzying swirl of the best and worst of every childhood. With a blend of features from beloved movies only distantly remembered as favorites over the years, he merges it all into a palatable whole all his own. One might assume a grim reality being born within the pages of Forts, but the reader is rewarded with insights into changing destiny and overcoming any situation no matter how horrible."

S. BERGSON : "Occasionally, Novak seamlessly wedges in bits of of philosophy (e.g. "All of life is beauftiful ... even the parts we hate and even when it reaches its end"), psychology (e.g. "When something becomes commponplace, commonplace ceases to be frightening") or commentary ("The finely woven fabric of our life is often stained with the blood of the past") into the text, without coming off as preachy and without detracting from the flow of the story." To Read the Full Review, CLICK HERE

RAE READS - INTHEFORESTBOOK REVIEWS : "I didn't want to put it down. It reminded me a lot of The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis, which was pretty awesome. I loved all of the characters, the plot and it had a lot of action. It is hard to pick my favorite character but I think I'm going to go with Walcott (King Walcott Shellamennes). He's a giant turtle and how can you possible go wrong with that? I really didn't want this book to end. I want more. A lot more"

M. BLOOM via Amazon.com : "Steven Novak has managed to combine a wonderful fantasy/adventure setting with some difficult familial issues, such as what happens when grief overwhelms a family and tears the survivors apart. A very good read, cannot wait for the remaining books."

M.GRANT via Amazon.com : "The title is listed as YA, and it is about right for ages 11 and up, but it is also for adults. I found myself invested in the characters to the point that I didn't want to let go of it. It is my understanding that there are three in this series, the second to come out sometime around Thanksgiving. I will be looking for it."

R.ONEIL via Amazon.com : "Steve Novak is an amazing storyteller and this book more than proves that! Finally something different in an adventure story. I'm looking forward to the next two! I thought that it was kind of cool that each chapter has its own little illustration. I definitely recommend this book!"

MIC MAC via Amazon.com : "I found "Forts: Fathers and Sons" to be a delightful story. The reader becomes immediately involved in the lives of the main characters before they are thrust upon a journey which forever changes their lives. Like Alice and her adventures through the looking glass, the children are caught up in the machinations of war and conquest as they try to find their way home. Alien creatures, prophesies, strange powers and magic promises a thrilling ride. A must read!"

MJ HEISER via Amazon.com : "Novak does not paint his characters too thick, and that's a great thing. Even some of the villains are sympathetic, and your heart breaks for the situations. If a book can give you all that -- a reason to believe in human nobility and hope, and all for less than $20 -- come on, it seems like a no-brainer to me. I'm sure there are blocks of time you've spent in a movie theater, watching a sub-par movie and wishing you had your $20 back. Don't subject yourself to that regret again. Meet some new heroes and get to know some new friends."