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A fantastic mystery novel about a girl orphan girl who joins forces with a police officer in the 1800s to solve a crime. It has all the elements to become a classic, the perfect size, and the perfect storytelling rhythm. Before I knew it, I had finished reading it. I love how the main character grows in many aspects. Great cover.
Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the opportunity to give my honest opinion.

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adventurous challenging funny mysterious 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? No

4.0

What a fast and compelling read! I finished it in a day. Just wow!

The Night Raven is a story about Mika, a 12-year-old girl who resides in Public Children’s Home (an orphanage). The story takes place in Stockholm during 1880 and revolves around the mystery surrounding the murderer known as The Night Raven, who has killed four people and been put to death. Except that now, a new murder has happened, and it has the same pattern as The Night Raven's work. Starting with her thorough and detailed testimony about a baby that was left in the children's home in the middle of the night, Mika gained the interest of a police officer named Valdemar Hoff. Eventually, they collaborate to uncover The Night Raven's mystery.

The story is fast-paced, and the narration is captivating from the start. With just over 190 pages, the author did an effective job of describing Mika's character. I found it endearing how, despite being orphaned, she grew up intelligently and has the ability to think creatively about research. Other characters such as Amelia, Rufus, Edvin, and the other orphanage children are worth paying attention to. Mika and Rufus' friendship was also something I loved.

Some parts also have a spine-chilling vibe that makes me dread until the end for the true identity of the mysterious man. I didn't receive an answer, but I discovered that there are some sequels to this book that are still being translated into English. I'm excited to read the sequels and uncover the unresolved mysteries here.