Reviews

The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska

ashley1325's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

2.5

I really liked the concept of this book, but I felt like it was either continually moving too slow or too fast.

I didn’t like that they ended up going after hearts in the end even though they kept saying they only did it to get out of their situation. There could’ve been another way to keep the competitive spark alive

 

Love the queer representation, but if I’m being honest that’s the best part about this story. If it was a bunch of straight people, I wouldn’t have gotten through the book. 

Overall love the concept and representation, but wasn’t the biggest fan of the storyline 

timvnn's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

marasword's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense 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? Yes

4.5

lotus_eater's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-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

4.5

mae_mac's review against another edition

adventurous

3.25

punkystarshine's review against another edition

3.75

This book was very fun. I love these monster girls and their unique powers. I love enemies-to-wait-what-is-this-feeling-so-sudden-and-new.

I sort of wanted a proper reunion at the end, but I suppose it tracks. I also think the book is mistitled but that's okay.

mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed The Midnight Girls and am bummed that it is only a standalone because I want more of these characters! There was so much to love: the dynamics of the three witches, the rivalry (turned to lovers...), the historical Polish backdrop, and the magic. Personally, I felt this read a little on the younger YA side - everything from the rivalry and romance to the politics was a little on the surface side of things, so the reason it isn't a 5 star rating for me is that I wish those things had a bit more depth to them.

cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition

3.0

Romance is best part of this book and there is plenty of that because plot isn't much. Overall entertaining read.

potplant's review against another edition

The plot feels a little contrived but the characters are lovable. Also everyone is gay 🌈.

abigail_reads06's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0