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The Theft of Sunlight by Intisar Khanani

11 reviews

josisteacup's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

The best books are those you finish in only one or two days and you stay up until 1pm, not thinking about having to get up early and when you fall asleep you continue the plot in your dreams. This is one of those books. I immediately ordered the sequel. It's supposed to arrive tomorrow and I'll probably finish it very fast.

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fromjuliereads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful 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

4.5

I don't even have words. I somehow became so incredibly invested in this book and the characters! I loved that we got so much of Kestrin and Alyrra in this one, and I really liked Rae! I was so curious how this would go and while I did predict one thing, the ending has left me REELING and I am off to see if I can get a copy of the next book IMMEDIATELY 😅 
Anyways this is a really well done fantasy! I am rounding up for GR, even though I think there are parts that could have been trimmed a bit. But a fantastic read!! 

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towardinfinitybooks's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5


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alice_raven's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0


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clarabooksit's review

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

4.25


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young_adult_bookshelf's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 Premise: 
Snatchers have been taking children from all around the country for years, but when they strike close to home Rae decides she must do something. After joining her cousin in court and making a few unlikely friends, Rae starts a dangerous investigation into the secrets of the snatchers. But what she finds might just be too big a conspiracy for her to handle. 

Review:
I just loved this book, from the character to the plot everything just kept me engaged and wanting to read more. Every time I put the book down I was already looking forward to when I could pick it back up again. Just marvellous.
The main character, Rae, was such a strong, bold and powerful character and personality. She knew what she wanted and stuck to it, always stopping to help people whenever they needed it. I also loved how she interacted with her disability and how she reacted to other peoples reaction to it. Do what she could do with her disability, working with it and not against it, accepting it as a part of who she is. 
I need to know what happened to Rae and how this amazing story is resolved, for Intisar Khanani is an evil genius for that cliff-hanger. The second I can buy the next book in this series I will for this story and Khanani’s writing is amazing. 
If you are looking for a story that is adventurous, emotional, mysterious, sad, tense and has a cliff-hanger that will make you curse the author, Theft of Sunlight is for you. 

Favourite Quote:
“Sometimes, when you think things are finished, they are only just beginning.”

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booksandprosecco's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is incredible. Technically, you don’t need to read Thorn first, but I highly, highly recommend it. It builds the world for you, so you can enjoy the absolutely brilliant story in Theft.

Honestly, speechless. This was so good. BUT THE CLIFFHANGER!!! I need the next book ASAP.

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thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense

5.0

This book gave me ALL the Tamora Pierce vibes. So obviously I loved it. XD Going in, I expected a story like Thorn. There are obviously some similar elements, but this one is Incredible. Rae is a heroine I can definitely relate to, as she has trouble trusting anyone. Her bravery is also a whole other level! I wish we got more time with her sisters, but it feels like they're still there in Rae's mind as she's always thinking of them. ❤️ I love all the new characters (and returning characters) and how we see them through Rae's eyes. Also, GIMME THE SEQUEL, that ending was not okay.

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abookandaspotoftea's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging 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


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erinsbookshelves's review against another edition

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adventurous dark 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? Yes

4.5


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