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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Villain x Villain Sapphic romance? Be still my (still beating)heart! This book was amazing! I devoured it like a witch devours a prince's heart. It was the perfect story full of tension, longing, treachery, hatred, and MONSTERS! I LOVED THIS.
An intriguing read about three villainous apprentices who are finding their way and trying to learn more about themselves and their roles in their society and world.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Love the rivals to relationships and only wish there were more!
Rating: 4/5
The Midnight Girls is exactly the kind of book that I was in the mood for! An atmospheric, dark, rivals-to-lovers lesbian story!
I was hooked from the very beginning, and I loved all of the characters! This was a fast-paced story that keeps up the momentum and never had me feeling bored!
After finishing this book, I really need to get to Alicia Jasinska's first book, [b:The Dark Tide|52411049|The Dark Tide|Alicia Jasinska|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580777187l/52411049._SX50_SY75_.jpg|69845950]!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
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Bookoplathon:
•Roll 1: The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska
The Midnight Girls is exactly the kind of book that I was in the mood for! An atmospheric, dark, rivals-to-lovers lesbian story!
I was hooked from the very beginning, and I loved all of the characters! This was a fast-paced story that keeps up the momentum and never had me feeling bored!
After finishing this book, I really need to get to Alicia Jasinska's first book, [b:The Dark Tide|52411049|The Dark Tide|Alicia Jasinska|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580777187l/52411049._SX50_SY75_.jpg|69845950]!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
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Bookoplathon:
•Roll 1: The Midnight Girls by Alicia Jasinska
Thank you to Sourcefire Books and Netgalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
Alicia Jasinska has absolutely done it again! I fell in love with The Dark Tide. From the minute I heard about this, I knew I had to have it and it did NOT disappoint! This is easily going to be one of my favorite books of the year. This sapphic enemies to lovers is full of everything I love and crave and it's beyond well done. It's dang near perfection. This was EVERYTHING!
The pining in this is immaculate. The tension between Zosia and Marynka is so compelling and makes this story a hundred times better, which is impressive with how incredible Jasinska's writing is. Her ability to show not tell had me feeling like I was right there in Lechija for Karnawal. The magic Is well developed and I found the concept of getting their magic from their respective Jaga's. The dynamic between Zosia/Midnight, Beata, and Marynka as they try to each get the pure Prince's heart is compelling. The action kept me on the edge of my seat and unable to put this down. Every character that was introduced was well done and fit into the puzzle so well. I think that Jasinska really took it up a notch with this. It was everything I want and need in a YA fantasy.
I wish I could put into words how fantastic this book was and how much I loved it, but they're hard to find. The only thing that continually comes to mind is perfection. Seriously, if you need a YA fantasy, pick this up! It will take you on a journey and make you fall in love with Midnight too!
Alicia Jasinska has absolutely done it again! I fell in love with The Dark Tide. From the minute I heard about this, I knew I had to have it and it did NOT disappoint! This is easily going to be one of my favorite books of the year. This sapphic enemies to lovers is full of everything I love and crave and it's beyond well done. It's dang near perfection. This was EVERYTHING!
The pining in this is immaculate. The tension between Zosia and Marynka is so compelling and makes this story a hundred times better, which is impressive with how incredible Jasinska's writing is. Her ability to show not tell had me feeling like I was right there in Lechija for Karnawal. The magic Is well developed and I found the concept of getting their magic from their respective Jaga's. The dynamic between Zosia/Midnight, Beata, and Marynka as they try to each get the pure Prince's heart is compelling. The action kept me on the edge of my seat and unable to put this down. Every character that was introduced was well done and fit into the puzzle so well. I think that Jasinska really took it up a notch with this. It was everything I want and need in a YA fantasy.
I wish I could put into words how fantastic this book was and how much I loved it, but they're hard to find. The only thing that continually comes to mind is perfection. Seriously, if you need a YA fantasy, pick this up! It will take you on a journey and make you fall in love with Midnight too!
DNF at 81%
I held on, but reading this story started to feel like a broken tape record, not advancing the plot nor developing the supposed sapphic romance. I did like the beginning, but about half way through the book, it started to drag and got boring very quickly. Also, I felt that the two love interests didn’t actual had attraction for each other, more as someone who can understand the other and can “match” in strength and power, not a romantic, intimate connection.
I wish I enjoyed this better, but I rather not waste my time and disappointment by not reading the last 60 pages with no romance development.
I held on, but reading this story started to feel like a broken tape record, not advancing the plot nor developing the supposed sapphic romance. I did like the beginning, but about half way through the book, it started to drag and got boring very quickly. Also, I felt that the two love interests didn’t actual had attraction for each other, more as someone who can understand the other and can “match” in strength and power, not a romantic, intimate connection.
I wish I enjoyed this better, but I rather not waste my time and disappointment by not reading the last 60 pages with no romance development.
adventurous
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
rhaenicent is everywhere for those who look
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really intriguing world building and a fun plot- this definitely could've been a great series but i actually liked the way it all came together and ended
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really intriguing world building and a fun plot- this definitely could've been a great series but i actually liked the way it all came together and ended