Reviews

A Darkness At The Door by Intisar Khanani

athenezadam's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

In A Darkness at the Door, Rae must escape her captors and must fight a massive child snatching conspiracy in the kingdom. Magic is seamless in a plot that is intricately crafted. The protagonist is clever and gutsy as she navigates dangerous situations, and she is more likeable in this book than the prior in the series. The romance is fun because the love interest is a thief and outlaw who opposes her quest for more formal means of justice. The resolution on this series is fulfilling, for both the main storyline and for tying off loose ends.

thebookishhawaiian's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

edeneldred's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

josisteacup's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Character development of the male counterpart? Nuanced discussions of societal change? A female character questioning her morals in a nuanced way? Female friendship developing organically? Not forgetting about side characters? Bsnter AND emotional discussions anf both are well written and come natural? This book truly has it all. 


Slight spoiler criticism:



I wish the ending and unveiling the circle of mages, Garetts family and the mystery around the face villain would've been explored further. I assumed the archers journal would give a few more clues about the historical development instead of only being a (very well placed and used) mirror of Raes struggles. Despite that I still loved the book and  all in all I am very, very happy with the ending and if the author decides to write more books that take place in this world I will be the first in line to read them.

alisaalis's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

laroo's review

challenging medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

maisiealice's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

So refreshing seeing a disabled person as the main character. Rae is such an interesting and loveable character I raced through this book. 
Felt unique from other YA and was a nice change from  typical storylines and tropes

farfetched's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Rae is the best. I love her so much, as I  loved her two books. The way she dealt with the Circle was genius and perfect, and just everything came together so well. Her romance with Bren was really well done, there wasn't a 'magic wand' at the end, but it's hopeful all the same. Highly recommended. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Trafficking, Slavery, Death, Child abuse, Blood, Violence, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Torture and Ableism

yoloswag's review against another edition

5.0

Loved it so much :D I absolutely love love love all the characters (Rae my cHILD

alba_1994's review against another edition

5.0

Loved it as expected