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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
4 ⭐️ a great follow-up to “what moves the dead”! I’m still in awe at how T. Kingfisher writes horror. It’s done in such a descriptive, grotesque, but beautiful way. Like I feel so conflicted calling horror beautiful
Not as enjoyable or dread inducing as the first book, but still a decent and easy read.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Couldn’t put it down.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
What Feasts at Night is the second book in the Sworn Soldiers series of novella's by T. Kingfisher. This book follows Alex Easton after the events at the House of Usher. They find themselves having to go to a hunting lodge in their native country to help Miss Potter look at mushrooms. However, what Alex finds is a mystery that might be paranormal and hard to solve.
I really enjoyed this novella. I thought the first book was so good but I think this one was even better! I really liked the paranormal element in this book as I thought it really added an interesting aspect to this novel. The horror elements of this really had my stomach churning cause it's pretty graphic but so well done.
Alex as a main character is so interesting to follow. They are very introspective and really look inwards and think to themselves. They're not as good with people who are outside military scope but tries their best to be the nicest person to everyone they meet. The way T. Kingfisher is able to make us care about a character in such a short series of novella's is so well done.
I cannot recommend this horror series enough. It's so well written and I am really enjoying the stories.
I really enjoyed this novella. I thought the first book was so good but I think this one was even better! I really liked the paranormal element in this book as I thought it really added an interesting aspect to this novel. The horror elements of this really had my stomach churning cause it's pretty graphic but so well done.
Alex as a main character is so interesting to follow. They are very introspective and really look inwards and think to themselves. They're not as good with people who are outside military scope but tries their best to be the nicest person to everyone they meet. The way T. Kingfisher is able to make us care about a character in such a short series of novella's is so well done.
I cannot recommend this horror series enough. It's so well written and I am really enjoying the stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book has quite a few strengths. Kingfisher’s writing is excellent, I just swallowed her words with pleasure. Her characters came alive with ease, and her world-building was effortless.
Truly, this book is delightful to read in that regard. The story, however, is not as compelling. It’s not bad, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a bit thin and not very rewarding. It’s a bit of a shame, given how good the other aspects of the book are.
Anyhow, I had a good time reading this. I particularly loved the character of the Widow, she was fantastic. Sadly, the story won’t stay with me.
Truly, this book is delightful to read in that regard. The story, however, is not as compelling. It’s not bad, don’t get me wrong, but it’s a bit thin and not very rewarding. It’s a bit of a shame, given how good the other aspects of the book are.
Anyhow, I had a good time reading this. I particularly loved the character of the Widow, she was fantastic. Sadly, the story won’t stay with me.