-"This useful guide should be in every YA collection. It encompasses 13 genres and subgenres included in the term speculative fiction and focuses on in-print titles published in the last 15 years. Each subgenre is clearly defined, and most of the 1400 titles are accompanied by a brief synopsis. Awards for each title are noted. At the end of each section, the author lists exemplary titles. The volume is well indexed, providing access by author, title, subject, and award. A bibliography and webliography point to additional resources. Other features include programming ideas, best titles for book clubs, and those available in A/V formats. Two useful reproducible lists are included: Girl Power and Fine Fantasy for Harry Potter Fans. The author interview in each subgenre is a welcome addition." —School Library Journal

-"This new addition to the Genreflecting Advisory Series is the first readers advisory guide devoted to speculative fiction for teens (grades 6-12). Most of the book deals with fantasy, which reflects the current publishing environment....One of the books greatest strengths is the amount of information for each item. Each citation contains the ISBN, additional formats (e.g. audio), awards won, and the age range that is recommended. Annotations are provided for all single titles. Series entries contain a group annotation. Fichtelberg uses the same age ranges: middle school (grades 6-8), junior high (grades 7-9), and senior high (grades 10-12) as Teen Genreflecting. Some adult books are included (and identified with an A) even if they have sexually explicit or violent content....Public, middle and junior high-school, and high-school libraries will find Encountering Enchantment a very useful addition to their reference collections." —Booklist/RA Corner