"Bali Rai’s storytelling is both raw and compelling … serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of prejudice and the importance of empathy. This novella is not just a story; it’s a call to action, encouraging readers to think critically about their own beliefs and attitudes toward others." — Wordy Witterings, blog "Powerful and heart-breaking … Bali Rai … forces the reader to think. A Sudden Storm will stay with you long after you have turned the last page – a fantastic, important and unfortunately necessary read." – Librarian "God does it pack a punch … I struggled to reconcile those feelings of such anger with how well-written and beautiful the story is … I highly recommend this one." — Richmond Libraries, The Current: Coming of Age – YA book recommendations by librarians “With a heart-wrenching and devastating portrayal of systematic racism this book will stay with the reader for a long time … Accompanied with stunning black and white illustrations by David Shepherd which help bring this story to life.” – Little Blog of Library Treasures