The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski

The Midnight Lie

Forgotten Gods #1

Marie Rutkoski

352 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
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Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either fo...

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Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 68%
emotional 51%
dark 30%
tense 25%
sad 15%
reflective 13%
hopeful 12%
challenging 11%
funny 10%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 21%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 31% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.01

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