A review by molly_greenshields
Book of Night by Holly Black

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Folk of the Air was one of the best YA fantasy series' I read last year, so I was excited to delve into Holly Black's first foray into adult fantasy with Book of Night. Although it took me a minute to get into the swing of the pacing (slightly slow for my liking and a wee bit too technical on the world-building front), I grew to really love Charlie's character and the shadow magic was a stroke of creative genius! The ending was... a little bit predictable but I loved it nonetheless, and cannot wait for book #2. Holly Black: Faerie Queen & Gloamist Goddess.
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