“Tift’s sensitive but straightforward narration reveals how linked events led to a complicated web of violence.”
  
  — audiofile magazine, review of black birds in the sky
 
  
  
  
    “...Tift relays all these details and more with an air of grounded calm, her voice maintaining a gentle cadence, even as tensions escalate. ”
  
  — Kaitlin Connor of booklist, review of Black birds In the Sky
 
  
  
  
    “The smooth tones and rich acting of Kristyl Dawn Tift are a delight, and perfectly capture the drama and intrigue of the story. ”
  
  — In'Dtale Magazine, review of The Soldier's Secret
 
  
  
  
    “Kristyl Dawn Tift portrays [Louise’s] kindness despite the racial discrimination she encounters. ”
  
  — AudioFile Magazine, review of Fast Girls