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5c_sami's review against another edition
4.0
I'm grateful to have a continuation of Rae's mission against the snatchers. And I will always love a good thieving character like Bren.
This was a little slower in the middle than The Theft of Sunlight (my favorite of the series) just because there had to be a lot more planning and talking and mental figure-outing to build to the end. Still good and brought a lot of justice with just enough unknown to have closure and wonder left at the end.
This was a little slower in the middle than The Theft of Sunlight (my favorite of the series) just because there had to be a lot more planning and talking and mental figure-outing to build to the end. Still good and brought a lot of justice with just enough unknown to have closure and wonder left at the end.
tarzanandjane9's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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
5.0
lizshayne's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.5
I was very pleasantly surprised by this book. I’ll admit to a little trepidation when I first started because I was coming off a ya novel that I spent most of my reading being increasingly irritated at the main characters and this was very much the opposite.
First of all, they got to be smart. Despite their age, they got to be clever and ruthless and take risks even as they took them seriously.
Also Khanani was careful to explain her heroine’s choices in a way that made them make complete sense. I went back on some of my earlier assumptions about Rae because of how carefully Khanani walked us through her thought processes later and that doesn’t usually happen.
The other thing I was fascinated by in this book is Rae’s attitude towards violence. The thesis of this book is that those who exploit others deserve what is coming to them and I was impressed at how little time was spent…having feelings about it. The book’s willingness to go hard on “thieves justice is better than no justice even if it’s crueler than the law” was really refreshing. I’m not sure I agree with it, but I liked that the book never tried to have it both ways by taking agency away from Rae.
I also really appreciated Rae’s growth into her disabled body in a way that felt both real and important.
First of all, they got to be smart. Despite their age, they got to be clever and ruthless and take risks even as they took them seriously.
Also Khanani was careful to explain her heroine’s choices in a way that made them make complete sense. I went back on some of my earlier assumptions about Rae because of how carefully Khanani walked us through her thought processes later and that doesn’t usually happen.
The other thing I was fascinated by in this book is Rae’s attitude towards violence. The thesis of this book is that those who exploit others deserve what is coming to them and I was impressed at how little time was spent…having feelings about it. The book’s willingness to go hard on “thieves justice is better than no justice even if it’s crueler than the law” was really refreshing. I’m not sure I agree with it, but I liked that the book never tried to have it both ways by taking agency away from Rae.
I also really appreciated Rae’s growth into her disabled body in a way that felt both real and important.
_rowantree_'s review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Ableism, and Death
Minor: Sexual violence
caelmcwilliam's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
ifyouhappentoremember's review
4.0
I slacked off work the second I got this book because it became my number one priority to finish A Darkness at the Door (and not, you know, doing my job which pays my bills).
This was a very satisfying conclusion to a very underrated series. There is so much wonderful character growth and there is great payoff that made the wait between books worth it.
I want to draw attention to the way the romance was handled in this book. It was exceptionally well done. For too long I have been reading books, both in the YA and Adult Fiction categories where the conflict between the romantic pair is due to misunderstandings due to a lack of communication. But this book has a romantic conflict due to a difference in world view and belief systems. Feelings are communicated in a mature manner here. Honestly, this romance is for the people who are tired of the typical romantic conflict (me).
Highly, highly recommend this series.
This was a very satisfying conclusion to a very underrated series. There is so much wonderful character growth and there is great payoff that made the wait between books worth it.
I want to draw attention to the way the romance was handled in this book. It was exceptionally well done. For too long I have been reading books, both in the YA and Adult Fiction categories where the conflict between the romantic pair is due to misunderstandings due to a lack of communication. But this book has a romantic conflict due to a difference in world view and belief systems. Feelings are communicated in a mature manner here. Honestly, this romance is for the people who are tired of the typical romantic conflict (me).
Highly, highly recommend this series.
corduroyandlisa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0