A review by broken_biscuits
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

I really loved this read. I found it to be much better than priory of the orange tree-- I was much more invested in these characters, and the pacing was better. Just high quality work on all fronts, including actually great queer representation (which I'm very picky about). Really showcased how the whole idea of a monarchy rests on the objectification of women-- even those in great power. The interpersonal dynamics and exploration of motherhood in all its complexity was beautiful. Definitely gnarly in a lot of ways, so be warned about that.
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