A review by awdrummer
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was my first audiobook as an adult, and what a gripping experience it was. While the beginning’s slow pacing tested my patience, this southern gothic tale is a masterclass in blending religious fanaticism, myths, paganism, and two unlikely outcasts finding solace in each other. The constant Twilight references, though, were an unnecessary distraction from the main plot. However, the plethora of unexpected twists, including a jaw-dropping ending, more than made up for it.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book if you’re a fan of:

• Non-linear timelines
• Vampires
• Mysteries
• Southern lore
• Dark, gothic novels


Here’s my haiku:
Vampires in the South,
Southern gothic, dark and deep,
Twists that left me awed
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