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lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
I read and enjoyed "What Moves the Dead" last year, and I was excited to continue with the story.
"What Feasts at Night" follows Alex Easton, a retired solider just looking for some serious down time. After their wild time at the Usher manor, Alex is happy to return to the family hunting house. Unfortunately, there is something amiss, and Alex will have to investigate to uncover the truth about what is happening.
This was a very short, quick, and gothic story. It is very easy to get into, and I felt like this could be read independently from "What Moves the Dead."
Alex is a strong protagonist, which makes reading from their perspective all the better. Alex is smart, cunning, but has the greatest heart. Alex does not stand for those she loves to suffer, and they stop at nothing to help bring justice.
This story felt very haunting, and I really enjoyed uncovering the mystery of what was happening to the people. I do wish we got more of the story, so that we could appreciate this situation more.
I will definitely continue to pick up and read T. Kingfisher in the future.
"What Feasts at Night" follows Alex Easton, a retired solider just looking for some serious down time. After their wild time at the Usher manor, Alex is happy to return to the family hunting house. Unfortunately, there is something amiss, and Alex will have to investigate to uncover the truth about what is happening.
This was a very short, quick, and gothic story. It is very easy to get into, and I felt like this could be read independently from "What Moves the Dead."
Alex is a strong protagonist, which makes reading from their perspective all the better. Alex is smart, cunning, but has the greatest heart. Alex does not stand for those she loves to suffer, and they stop at nothing to help bring justice.
This story felt very haunting, and I really enjoyed uncovering the mystery of what was happening to the people. I do wish we got more of the story, so that we could appreciate this situation more.
I will definitely continue to pick up and read T. Kingfisher in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Death, and Body horror
Moderate: War
foxwriter's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, War, and Body horror
lbelow's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
4.25
This is an excellent follow-up to What Moves the Dead. I enjoyed revisiting characters, and especially liked how Alex's experience with the war, PTSD included, helped to defeat the villain. I hope to read more in this series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Violence
Minor: Animal death
There is a very gore-y description of the deaths of two horses butamaranth_wytch's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Gore, Death, Alcohol, War, and Gun violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Animal death
tomatocultivator's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: War and Animal death
gondorgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Violence, War, and Gore
30something_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
It took me a little bit longer to get into this story compared to the first (What Moves the Dead) but once I did, it was a really good time. The spooky atmospheric setting was perfect.
T Kingfisher's brand of weird paired with the dry humor just really speaks to me.
I love Alex Easton. Their sarcasm and self deprecating sense of humor always has me laughing out loud.
A kind of spoiler but not really:
Going into this, I was so worried about Alex's horse (because of the cover.) I'm happy to report that no horse was harmed in the duration of this book.
T Kingfisher's brand of weird paired with the dry humor just really speaks to me.
I love Alex Easton. Their sarcasm and self deprecating sense of humor always has me laughing out loud.
A kind of spoiler but not really:
Going into this, I was so worried about Alex's horse (because of the cover.) I'm happy to report that no horse was harmed in the duration of this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Violence, War, and Alcohol
ezwolf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What Feasts at Night, the sequel to What Moves the Dead follows Easton as they return to their home and a familiar hunting lodge in Gallacia. Right on the heels of their experience with their childhood friend and some horrifying mushrooms, plus the PTSD from their time as a soldier, the story starts off with us already a little on edge.
Between the two I think I liked What Moves the Dead more both as a story and in terms of the horror vibe. But I liked learning more about Gallacian culture and hearing more about Easton's childhood. I was also very fond of the affection and trust that Easton has for their horse.
Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review!
Between the two I think I liked What Moves the Dead more both as a story and in terms of the horror vibe. But I liked learning more about Gallacian culture and hearing more about Easton's childhood. I was also very fond of the affection and trust that Easton has for their horse.
Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Body horror
Moderate: Grief and War
Minor: Blood, Alcohol, and Death
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