A review by taliatalksbooks
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff is far more detailed than I ever anticipated. This world is robust, well thought out, and incredibly complicated in all the best ways. I wouldn’t enter this series thinking it’s going to be a quick read. This is 100% a slow fantasy burn, but it is oh so worth it. It is strategic, dark, and twisty, which you can only expect of a group of would-be assassins. Kristoff masterfully depicts the complications of religion, politics, corruption, magic, world-specific language, and overwhelming emotion, all within this first book. I’m really excited to see where this series heads in the next two novels, but this is definitely a “chapter-at-a-time” read for me. If you decide to jump in to the world of Nevernight, get ready for one of the most complicated and intricate reads you’ve ever embarked on. Truthfully, Kristoff is giving GRRM a run for his money in terms of the amount of detail packed into these pages, and if you don’t believe me, you’ll just have to check these books out for yourself. 
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