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A review by samthebibookworm
The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Why to read- Fantasy, dystopian with magic, sapphic main couple, gods,
Trigger warning- homophobia,violence, toxic relationships, murder, physical and mental abuse, casteism
Nirrim is a half-kith, one of the lowest groups of people in the island of Ethin. They are kept separated by the upper caste in the Ward within the walls. The walls which are painted white with limestone. But why?
If you ask this question to the people of Ethin, they will simply say “it is as it is”. Who implemented the laws for the caste system? Who appointed the lord Protector? Who said that half-kith can't have particular things and more importantly….why are there no history books??
The answer, “it is as it is”
Nirrim is the perfect obedient person you can wish for. She’ll never say no and will do anything her mother figure Raven asks her to do. But sadly she doesn't even know when people are taking advantage of her. But she can see, see things which are forgotten and now are just mere memories.
But when she is captured for a crime she didn't even committed she meets Sid (or should i say, my darling princess who is gonna steal me, uhmm no back to review) Nirrim gets the idea of curiosity, a want but believe me questioning things in Ething is not the best idea.
Sid is the character I wanted to read so badly and Marie Rutkoski completed my wish, She is a mysterious traveller, likes suits and rocks them, has short blonde hair and uses heavy humor as a coping mechanism (not the best thing, but girl screams simp for me, and i do)
This book , please read it seriously. You may find yourself saying to Nirrim that please don't let people take advantage of you but her character development is so awesome, and she teaches you a very good thing
“But nothing is as it is. Everything comes from something. There is nothing and no one without a past.”
To question, in a real life perspective we live in a society where all the laws are laid out, people go through their routines without even thinking how this came to be? What is the reason? Why do we do what we do? Who made us do it?
I love you Nirrim just give me Sid pls-
But now that Nirrim becomes curious and finally knows the truth , she will take back what was taken away . Now that the truth is out, people are gonna pay for it.
Trigger warning- homophobia,violence, toxic relationships, murder, physical and mental abuse, casteism
Nirrim is a half-kith, one of the lowest groups of people in the island of Ethin. They are kept separated by the upper caste in the Ward within the walls. The walls which are painted white with limestone. But why?
If you ask this question to the people of Ethin, they will simply say “it is as it is”. Who implemented the laws for the caste system? Who appointed the lord Protector? Who said that half-kith can't have particular things and more importantly….why are there no history books??
The answer, “it is as it is”
Nirrim is the perfect obedient person you can wish for. She’ll never say no and will do anything her mother figure Raven asks her to do. But sadly she doesn't even know when people are taking advantage of her. But she can see, see things which are forgotten and now are just mere memories.
But when she is captured for a crime she didn't even committed she meets Sid (or should i say, my darling princess who is gonna steal me, uhmm no back to review) Nirrim gets the idea of curiosity, a want but believe me questioning things in Ething is not the best idea.
Sid is the character I wanted to read so badly and Marie Rutkoski completed my wish, She is a mysterious traveller, likes suits and rocks them, has short blonde hair and uses heavy humor as a coping mechanism (not the best thing, but girl screams simp for me, and i do)
This book , please read it seriously. You may find yourself saying to Nirrim that please don't let people take advantage of you but her character development is so awesome, and she teaches you a very good thing
“But nothing is as it is. Everything comes from something. There is nothing and no one without a past.”
To question, in a real life perspective we live in a society where all the laws are laid out, people go through their routines without even thinking how this came to be? What is the reason? Why do we do what we do? Who made us do it?
I love you Nirrim just give me Sid pls-
But now that Nirrim becomes curious and finally knows the truth , she will take back what was taken away . Now that the truth is out, people are gonna pay for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Death
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia