I got the ARC of Nightbirds at the 2022 Y’all Fest and I’m so glad I did. This book is definitely opening a series I know im gonna love. Part Shadow and Bone, part Bright Young Things, and all feminist.

I loved the story being told through 3 perspectives (predominantly) of Matilde, Æsa, and Sayer. It made the reader feel like they had all the information, while still there was the suspense for the future.

The reason the book is 4.5 stars for me is it sometimes feels like something is missing. It’s a plot point missed, or a too quick connection. I think this can be chalked up to debut novel. I can not wait to here the rest of this story, to see these characters grow, to watch alliances fall, and women step up.