A review by rosekelly96
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness

challenging emotional mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5


I absolutely adored the first book in this series and was so excited to read the second. Unfortunately, this book is a disappointment compared to the first and I am unsure if I'll bother to read the third. 
There's elements that were enjoyable.
such as meeting Philippe, Matthew's vampire father. However, I'm not a fan of pregnancy plot tropes and it turned me off entirely
. The plot doesn't truly pick up until the halfway point. This book had potential but missed the mark, sadly.