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A review by writervid
Night Shine by Tessa Gratton
5.0
Oh, wow.
Every time I read something by Tessa Gratton I'm overcome by how beautifully she writes. It feels like a fairytale, with every word becoming an intentional slice of a sword. I loved the motif of names, the way Gratton portrayed gender, the earnestness of the romance, the complexity of the relationships. The main character's journey from nothingness to existing for more than one person, for more than one reason, is so beautiful and organic. The creatures and the world around her are seamlessly interwoven and feel POSSIBLE. I don't have enough praise for this book.
The only flaw I can find in this book (outside of that awful cover) is the slow pacing of the middle. The ending and the beginning were both paced so perfectly, but the middle was a bit dense and harder to get through. That being said, what an incredible, show-stopping book. You won't regret reading it.
Every time I read something by Tessa Gratton I'm overcome by how beautifully she writes. It feels like a fairytale, with every word becoming an intentional slice of a sword. I loved the motif of names, the way Gratton portrayed gender, the earnestness of the romance, the complexity of the relationships. The main character's journey from nothingness to existing for more than one person, for more than one reason, is so beautiful and organic. The creatures and the world around her are seamlessly interwoven and feel POSSIBLE. I don't have enough praise for this book.
The only flaw I can find in this book (outside of that awful cover) is the slow pacing of the middle. The ending and the beginning were both paced so perfectly, but the middle was a bit dense and harder to get through. That being said, what an incredible, show-stopping book. You won't regret reading it.