A review by virgilsaeneid
The Night Market by Jesikah Sundin

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

 I think that The Night Market had a strong start, but lost itself a little towards the end as it fell into the conventional stereotypes of broody/toxic men that are so common to romantasy. Not a bad read by any standards, though. I found this book randomly through the recommended for you section on kindle and it offered an easy romantasy palette cleanser. I was very partial to how well-researched the mythology felt, the childhood friends to lovers (rather than insta-love so common to fated mates), and the kind relationships between both male and female characters. I'll forever think about Rhylen telling Filena he would barter and bargain 100 times just to give her a dress she liked because they have no money.