On Chrysanthe:
“Wonderfully original […] beautifully written with a sure control of register”
— Jo Walton, Tor.com
“A different sort of politics emerges in Yves Meynard’s Chrysanthe , a sublime mix of fairy tale, political thriller, and military fantasy. […] The talented French Canadian author of The Book of Knights, which raised medieval fantasy to a higher level, now takes on the saga form with this luminous tale of multiple realities and the triumph of love over evil.”
— Jackie Cassada, Library Journal (starred review)
“Mind-bendingly creative in terms of both world and spectacular set pieces. […] Meynard has a talent for scenes that stick in the mind.”
— David Berry, National Post
On The Book of Knights:
"Elegantly written and immensely enjoyable… pure delight."
—Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Here is literary alchemy of the highest order, resulting in seamless Art."
—Terence M. Green, author of Shadow of Ashland
“An unpredictable, brilliantly imaginative, and very engaging fantasy.”
—Ursula K. Le Guin
Awards
Prix Solaris, 1988.
Prix Boréal, Best short story (1993, 1994, 1998, 2005, 2008)
Prix Boréal, Best book (1996, 2000, 2010)
Aurora Award, Best book in French (1997, 2010)
Aurora Award, Best short story in French (1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998)
Grand Prix de la Science-Fiction et du Fantastique Québécois, 1994.