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sarahsnyder's review against another edition
3.0
easy read with a simple enough plot (reminded me of The Belles) but it held itself with a kind of maturity. quite an enjoyable book
hannahturkey's review against another edition
3.0
really fun! Major issue is it was more telling than inferring (too many obvious things) but still a joyful read
simielimie's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
2.0
I liked the character development, but just when I started to enjoy the book it ended.
lisilahlah's review against another edition
1.0
This is the most confusing book I have ever read. I hated every second of it.
akamschweid's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this debute book! I loved the dynamics between Matilde, Aesa, and Saye. Let alone the added chaos of Alec, Willian and Fen. I also really enjoyed the adult characters dramatic backstories as well. I am excited to see how the next book goes, especially with the character growth that went on throughout this book. The ending was my favorite type of cliff hanger ending.
I do agree with some of the complaints people had about the magic system and I'm hoping we get some inclusion of trans characters as well so it's not just the token "pride month book but we only mention Lesbians" kinda pride month because it's a "safer" representation.
I do agree with some of the complaints people had about the magic system and I'm hoping we get some inclusion of trans characters as well so it's not just the token "pride month book but we only mention Lesbians" kinda pride month because it's a "safer" representation.
ityree's review against another edition
Just wasn't in the headspace for this one.
kaileyreadingkrnr's review
4.0
This story was one of the more unique ones I have read in a long time. The magic system was well done and so different than anything I have ever read before. I throughly enjoyed this read and think it is the perfect starter YA fantasy
booksthrilljessica's review against another edition
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. While I was intrigued by the characters and the outcome of the Nightbirds as they became entangled in a political game, there were moments where the story fell flat for me. At over 400 pages, it felt like the book could have been trimmed down, as some of the side storylines shifted focus away from the bonds forged between the Nightbirds and felt unnecessary. If you enjoy more of a folklore steeped in magic with a political plot this book is perfect for you.
*Thank you to Kate J. Armstrong, PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group and Netgalley for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.