A review by cc_shelflove
Book of Night by Holly Black

challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

1.0

Four days of pure TORTURE, and not even in a good way! This book was a mess. There was no world building and the magic was explained only in bits and pieces. At times I had no idea what I was reading. In short, people in Book of Night can modify their shadows—give them wings, memories they don’t want anymore, magical powers… I still don’t totally know and I don’t care! For this reader, it almost felt like there was a book missing before this one. Also, Holly Black calls herself a New Englander but doesn’t even know that Dunkin’ Donuts does not sell bear claws? The fuck?? This book had the dullest, crappiest characters ever, man, and it even included a paragraph about a third nipple that I have no idea how it got past the editor. Save your time and don’t read this. Truly one of the worst books I’ve ever read.
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