"Overall, this volume is a highly valuable contribution to the field."
Current World Archaeology - Issue 137, June/July 2026

"This is a fascinating, beautifully produced volume that opens a window onto a very different Iron Age. While the depth of analysis will appeal to a more specialist audience, the book's clarity and pacing ensure that general readers with an interest in ancient Scotland, ritual practice, or underground landscapes will also find much to enjoy here."
British Archeology - March/April 2026, Issue 207

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I so enjoyed this book for its bringing to the fore a contribution of a woman whose efforts in fossil identification was extremely important. In this age of DEl in the US, we should honor the efforts of everyone's contributions, not just white mens.
NetGalley, Janine Skavnak

This book is essential reading for scholars interested in the intersections of architecture, material culture, and social theory in prehistoric contexts, the megalithic, or the Early Neolithic in general, and invites further exploration and critical reflection on the complex role that monumental architecture played in shaping early human societies. (translated from German)
Bonner Jahrbücher

The First Stones provides a benchmark for regional archaeological studies, illustrating how the particular, when handled carefully and critically, can contribute to a much a bigger story.
Archaeologia Cambrensis - February 2025