Dan Stubbings placed The Return of the Mantra as number thirteen of his top 20 fantasy reads on his blog The Dimension Between Worlds.

“This book has everything I look for within fantasy. Strong protagonists and antagonists, an equal split of genders, diversity, and story-lines that at times reflected a modern day Africa. This is a highly satisfying read with a well developed world, and magic system. I cannot wait to see how it continues. Well done Susie 5 Stars.”