🚨Verdict: Get it! Kirkus Review of The Compass Room

10/25/2025

Kirkus' review of The Compass Room has dropped! Kirkus Reviews is notorious for not holding back - they tell it like they see it. That's what makes them the industry standard. So awaiting their verdict is always accompanied with trepidation.

North Arrow Press is proud to share Kirkus Reviews' stellar review of The Compass Room! The review is entirely positive and a strong endorsement. The Wartmann Series already earned the prestigious Kirkus Star in Book One, Friendship Games, precluding a second star, but Kirkus Reviews calls The Compass Room "an exciting continuation of this political thriller series." And they didn't miss the humor: "While the narrative focuses on serious action, James infuses the story with a bit of levity, too; throughout the text, the characters bounce natural, buoyant dialogue off one another. In tense scenes, these lines offer clarity and humanizes the characters."

Further, ... "Readers looking to engage with relatable heroes in a realistic, tumultuous setting will find this entry in the Wartmann series worth their while."

Kirkus Reviews is the gold standard in the publications industry. Their verdict: "Get it!"

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