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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Spoiler warning! This is book 17 in the series, and absolutely under no circumstances the place to start. There will also be some spoilers for book 16, Be the Serpent, because I don't think I could review this book without mentioning what happened to Toby at the end of that one.
October "Toby" Daye doesn't remember her real life. She doesn't remember her husband Tybalt, or her many friends and allies. She believes herself to be a lowly changeling servant, handmaiden to her pureblooded sister August, and living a sheltered life in her mother Amadine's tower. She is not a hero of the Faerie realms or a brave and resourceful fighter. She is meek, and timid and doesn't do a thing without permission. Her entire life is a lie created by a vengeful Titania, determined to shape all of Faerie to her demands.
It thankfully doesn't take too long for things to start unravelling, little by little. When she accidentally tastes her own blood, she sees things that entirely contradict her current memories. A lot of people start telling her unbelievable things, about who she is and what she has done before. Even so, it takes four months for Toby's friends to reach her and start the complicated work of defeating Titania. Sadly, it takes her far too much of the book to remember her life with Tybalt and the poor man can barely look at her because it hurts him so much.
McGuire also published a book from Tybalt's POV, where we find out what he did in those four months and how he coped with the challenge of losing his beloved. I haven't read it yet, because there's usually pretty much a year between new books in the series, and I want to spread out the goodness so the wait for book 19 won't be so interminable.
October "Toby" Daye doesn't remember her real life. She doesn't remember her husband Tybalt, or her many friends and allies. She believes herself to be a lowly changeling servant, handmaiden to her pureblooded sister August, and living a sheltered life in her mother Amadine's tower. She is not a hero of the Faerie realms or a brave and resourceful fighter. She is meek, and timid and doesn't do a thing without permission. Her entire life is a lie created by a vengeful Titania, determined to shape all of Faerie to her demands.
It thankfully doesn't take too long for things to start unravelling, little by little. When she accidentally tastes her own blood, she sees things that entirely contradict her current memories. A lot of people start telling her unbelievable things, about who she is and what she has done before. Even so, it takes four months for Toby's friends to reach her and start the complicated work of defeating Titania. Sadly, it takes her far too much of the book to remember her life with Tybalt and the poor man can barely look at her because it hurts him so much.
McGuire also published a book from Tybalt's POV, where we find out what he did in those four months and how he coped with the challenge of losing his beloved. I haven't read it yet, because there's usually pretty much a year between new books in the series, and I want to spread out the goodness so the wait for book 19 won't be so interminable.
The next installment in the October Daye series, and one that definitely benefits from having read all the books before it. In this book, October and those around her are all caught in an illusion that their lives are different from what they actually are, a situation set up at the end of the previous book. I'm not quite sure what to make of it, as it feels different from the other books as a result. October is not herself for much of the story, and we don't get the series recap usually present in the early chapters, because she doesn't know it herself. Still, I enjoyed discovering things along with and ahead of Toby as she gradually addressed the problem.
adventurous
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
slow-paced
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
After being left on a gripping cliffhanger in the previous book, I was eagerly anticipating "Sleep No More" to see what would unfold next. Although I usually don't prefer 'amnesia' tropes, I was intrigued to see how Seanan would handle it. As the story progressed, I found myself piecing together the puzzle little by little, and I appreciated how the author skillfully portrayed an alternative world.
The vivid depiction of October's journey, pulled from her reality and thrust into a twisted version of Faerie manipulated by Titania, captivated me. Witnessing a different side of October while glimpses of her true self shone through was truly engaging. The struggle of the characters trying to break the spell and convince October of her situation added depth to the plot.
Throughout the book, there was never a dull moment, and I thoroughly enjoyed the seamless blend of action, magic, mystery, and humor. The inclusion of emotional moments added a touching dimension to the story. Overall, "Sleep No More" proved to be a fantastic addition to the series, certain to delight fans. I'm now excited to dive into the next book, which offers Tybalt's perspective on the events, and I'm eager to experience how he perceived everything.
After being left on a gripping cliffhanger in the previous book, I was eagerly anticipating "Sleep No More" to see what would unfold next. Although I usually don't prefer 'amnesia' tropes, I was intrigued to see how Seanan would handle it. As the story progressed, I found myself piecing together the puzzle little by little, and I appreciated how the author skillfully portrayed an alternative world.
The vivid depiction of October's journey, pulled from her reality and thrust into a twisted version of Faerie manipulated by Titania, captivated me. Witnessing a different side of October while glimpses of her true self shone through was truly engaging. The struggle of the characters trying to break the spell and convince October of her situation added depth to the plot.
Throughout the book, there was never a dull moment, and I thoroughly enjoyed the seamless blend of action, magic, mystery, and humor. The inclusion of emotional moments added a touching dimension to the story. Overall, "Sleep No More" proved to be a fantastic addition to the series, certain to delight fans. I'm now excited to dive into the next book, which offers Tybalt's perspective on the events, and I'm eager to experience how he perceived everything.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
I seem to be in the minority here, but I found this book pretty boring. I've read the entire series so far, and it has its ups and downs. This is one of the latter.
It's quite obvious from the outset that this book can only end with Toby defeating Titania and restoring reality. Knowing how a book ends is fine; the journey to get there can still be interesting. The issue is, it really isn't. For three-quarters of the book, spell!October just bleeds and breaks spells and encounters old friends she doesn't remember. At one point, the Luidaeg comments that they don't have time to do the whole reunion thing every time, and I second that motion.
I borrowed the next book, Tybalt's perspective, at the same time from the library. I wonder if it'll be less dry?
It's quite obvious from the outset that this book can only end with Toby defeating Titania and restoring reality. Knowing how a book ends is fine; the journey to get there can still be interesting. The issue is, it really isn't. For three-quarters of the book, spell!October just bleeds and breaks spells and encounters old friends she doesn't remember. At one point, the Luidaeg comments that they don't have time to do the whole reunion thing every time, and I second that motion.
I borrowed the next book, Tybalt's perspective, at the same time from the library. I wonder if it'll be less dry?