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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
took some time to settle into but it was a good kind of slow that lets you immerse yourself in the world. highlights: morally gray characters and slowburn enemies-to-lovers romance, a non-monarchic govt and commentary on classism and corruption
CWs/TWs: ableist language, one instance of whoremisia
CWs/TWs: ableist language, one instance of whoremisia
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I had the world’s worst time starting this book and getting into it. I suspected some of the twists and turns of the book and those expectations made me reluctant to continue with the book.
When I got past those reservations which came about halfway through the book, I had a lot easier of a time reading and I finished the last half of the books in one fell swoop.
Kyra is an interesting character though she spends the first three fourths of the book just reacting to situations. She has little agency and the story moves her along. When she finally takes control of her own story, the whole book benefits from it and her story became a lot more easy to read.
I will say I agree with the one review I read that states “Just another book where I fell in love with the wrong character.” It happens and I get it. But it does mean I probably won’t read the second book.
This is a great book for fans of shape shifters.
When I got past those reservations which came about halfway through the book, I had a lot easier of a time reading and I finished the last half of the books in one fell swoop.
Kyra is an interesting character though she spends the first three fourths of the book just reacting to situations. She has little agency and the story moves her along. When she finally takes control of her own story, the whole book benefits from it and her story became a lot more easy to read.
I will say I agree with the one review I read that states “Just another book where I fell in love with the wrong character.” It happens and I get it. But it does mean I probably won’t read the second book.
This is a great book for fans of shape shifters.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was okay. It was really hard to connect to the story and the characters. Thankfully, it did not end in a cliffhanger because I do not want to suffer through a second book.
Publicado originalmente: El Extraño Gato del Cuento
Tengo un libro físico tan pocas veces que cuando por fin obtengo uno, no tengo idea de como acomodarlo para leer; no puedo acostarme de lado, necesito de luz especial en la noche, la sobrecubierta se sale ¿De verdad quiero un libro físico después de toda la incomodidad? Sí, mil veces sí. Ahora más que nunca porque obviamente estoy perdiendo práctica xD Además el ya de por sí bellísimo libro, ¡vino autografiado!
Midnight Thief es una novela de la cual no sabía muy bien que esperar, la portada no me dice nada más allá de que quizá es en un palacio o en esa época a lo Robin Hood, además que el título es claro "Ladrón de Medianoche" ¿Pero qué más?
Una historia típica no tan típica
No se muy bien como poner al libro porque me ha gustado, se me ha hecho interesante. Los puntos positivos: el romance ha sido prácticamente inexistente, una pequeña chispa en algún momento y luego se olvidó completamente. La parte paranormal es diferente porque no usa los típicos seres o magia acostumbrada, el mundo de Midnight Thief también es algo a tener en cuenta, no específica exactamente dónde es que está situado, sino que son ciudades originales de la historia y, la relación fraternal es bonita.
Pero.
Ya esperaba los clichés del libro, no lo voy a negar. Pero el libro no me dio esa sensación adictiva, esa expectativa al iniciar un libro nuevo interesante. No es aburrido pero sí es largo y a veces denso. Kyra, la protagonista, varias veces me hizo desesperar por su credulidad, la manera "inocente" en como inicia todo el lío a mi parecer es completamente evitable, sentí un poco forzado el que Kyra entre al Gremio. Además de que daba a entender que cada personaje masculino importante que entraba en contacto con ella al parecer se interesaba un poquito demasiado en ella.
No estoy tan emocionada con el libro, tiene cosas interesante pero también tiene muchas cosas de las que hubiera pasado tranquilamente, eso sí, el libro es una preciosidad en persona.
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Tengo un libro físico tan pocas veces que cuando por fin obtengo uno, no tengo idea de como acomodarlo para leer; no puedo acostarme de lado, necesito de luz especial en la noche, la sobrecubierta se sale ¿De verdad quiero un libro físico después de toda la incomodidad? Sí, mil veces sí. Ahora más que nunca porque obviamente estoy perdiendo práctica xD Además el ya de por sí bellísimo libro, ¡vino autografiado!
Midnight Thief es una novela de la cual no sabía muy bien que esperar, la portada no me dice nada más allá de que quizá es en un palacio o en esa época a lo Robin Hood, además que el título es claro "Ladrón de Medianoche" ¿Pero qué más?
Una historia típica no tan típica
No se muy bien como poner al libro porque me ha gustado, se me ha hecho interesante. Los puntos positivos: el romance ha sido prácticamente inexistente, una pequeña chispa en algún momento y luego se olvidó completamente. La parte paranormal es diferente porque no usa los típicos seres o magia acostumbrada, el mundo de Midnight Thief también es algo a tener en cuenta, no específica exactamente dónde es que está situado, sino que son ciudades originales de la historia y, la relación fraternal es bonita.
Pero.
Ya esperaba los clichés del libro, no lo voy a negar. Pero el libro no me dio esa sensación adictiva, esa expectativa al iniciar un libro nuevo interesante. No es aburrido pero sí es largo y a veces denso. Kyra, la protagonista, varias veces me hizo desesperar por su credulidad, la manera "inocente" en como inicia todo el lío a mi parecer es completamente evitable, sentí un poco forzado el que Kyra entre al Gremio. Además de que daba a entender que cada personaje masculino importante que entraba en contacto con ella al parecer se interesaba un poquito demasiado en ella.
No estoy tan emocionada con el libro, tiene cosas interesante pero también tiene muchas cosas de las que hubiera pasado tranquilamente, eso sí, el libro es una preciosidad en persona.
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It was an enjoyable fantasy but nothing really stands out to set it apart. I would gladly read the next book in a the series but I won't be searching it out.
Once again, a story diminished by being stretched into a trilogy. This semi-medieval society, one with no technology but surrounded by something "different" (creatures/people who can shapechange, and who knows what beyond the mountains) was relatively familiar, as were the characters. The most promising idea, the Assassins Guild, disappointed because it didn't do anything different. And then there's the potential love triangle I can just see creeping in over the next book... Having said that, middle grade readers looking for a new Pierce or Wynne Jones will be happy. So there is that.
ARC provided by publisher.
ARC provided by publisher.
When I picked up this book I felt hooked right away. The world was extremely well done and I loved getting immersed in it, and finding out how the characters would live in such a world. The writing in this book was phenomenal, I loved everything about the way the author described this world. She created a world that took me by surprise and I loved it until the very end. Another aspect of this book that I loved was the main character. Kyra was strong, fierce and extremely loyal and I loved that the author created her as our main character because she was such a great person to read. although she was not perfect, I mean really what character is, I loved watching her navigate her mistakes and figure out what works for her and stand up for what she believed it.
I did however, find that the first half of the book was better than the latter half. I found the tone of the second half was very different from the beginning. I found myself disconnected from the characters in the second half and I really don't know why. I just wasn't as into the story as i wanted to be. But I will say that the dual POVs were a great way for me to get to now all sides of the story and for me to get an overall perspective on the story and I really liked that. It also allowed for a male perspective to the story and I loved that, it added something very different to the story.
As for the end, I was a little unsatisfied because I think I was expecting something very different. There was a reveal at the end that left me a bit confused and I think it clashed with my expectations of what would happen in this story. I can't really say anything else because I will ruin the end. Overall this book was a very interesting read with great world building and great characters that helped move the story along. But sadly I was also disappointed in the latter half of the book and how it ended. But this book would be perfect for anyone who loves Fantasy and/or adventure books!
I did however, find that the first half of the book was better than the latter half. I found the tone of the second half was very different from the beginning. I found myself disconnected from the characters in the second half and I really don't know why. I just wasn't as into the story as i wanted to be. But I will say that the dual POVs were a great way for me to get to now all sides of the story and for me to get an overall perspective on the story and I really liked that. It also allowed for a male perspective to the story and I loved that, it added something very different to the story.
As for the end, I was a little unsatisfied because I think I was expecting something very different. There was a reveal at the end that left me a bit confused and I think it clashed with my expectations of what would happen in this story. I can't really say anything else because I will ruin the end. Overall this book was a very interesting read with great world building and great characters that helped move the story along. But sadly I was also disappointed in the latter half of the book and how it ended. But this book would be perfect for anyone who loves Fantasy and/or adventure books!
Review by: Amanda at Of Spectacles and Books
Why I chose this book:
For so long, I was looking forward to reading this. Disney-Hyperion doesn’t like us, so it seems because we never get cleared for eARCs of their books, so that meant I had to buy this one. And that’s just what I did; I preordered it and everything. I even read Poison Dance (the prequel novella), so I had rather high expectations.
My Bookish Dislikes:
This book took way to long to set up the scene in my opinion. Yes, I get that we need to know characters, backgrounds, but over a hundred pages, gets really tiring and tedious.
My Bookish Meh’s:
I mean I liked Kyra; she was a cool character. Flick was interesting too, but they didn’t quite do it for me. Tristram was cool, but the one I liked the most was James, but it was because he was mysterious and you could never quite gauge him.
Final Thoughts:
I pretty much made it through half of the book. If my life hadn’t gotten crazy (and if I hadn’t gotten sidetracked with the amazingness that is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon) I would probably have finished it, but a month having it as my currently reading book on Goodreads, I decided to shelve it. Maybe I will pick it up later and try again, and hopefully I will love it when I do.
From what I read, this book was leaning toward a 3 star rating and I made it almost halfway.
Why I chose this book:
For so long, I was looking forward to reading this. Disney-Hyperion doesn’t like us, so it seems because we never get cleared for eARCs of their books, so that meant I had to buy this one. And that’s just what I did; I preordered it and everything. I even read Poison Dance (the prequel novella), so I had rather high expectations.
My Bookish Dislikes:
This book took way to long to set up the scene in my opinion. Yes, I get that we need to know characters, backgrounds, but over a hundred pages, gets really tiring and tedious.
My Bookish Meh’s:
I mean I liked Kyra; she was a cool character. Flick was interesting too, but they didn’t quite do it for me. Tristram was cool, but the one I liked the most was James, but it was because he was mysterious and you could never quite gauge him.
Final Thoughts:
I pretty much made it through half of the book. If my life hadn’t gotten crazy (and if I hadn’t gotten sidetracked with the amazingness that is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon) I would probably have finished it, but a month having it as my currently reading book on Goodreads, I decided to shelve it. Maybe I will pick it up later and try again, and hopefully I will love it when I do.
From what I read, this book was leaning toward a 3 star rating and I made it almost halfway.