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A review by breabooks
Nightstrider: A Mesmerizing Epic Dark Fantasy by Sophia Slade
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I’m convinced Sophia Slade is going to become the next Sarah J. Maas, but better.
Nightstrider was nothing short of amazing. The dark fantasy world she constructed was intricate and fresh. The concept of a dream world is nothing new, but Slade created a believable dual reality with humans and the dreams they create. Her writing truly gave me a clear picture of the Wake, the Reverie, and all the monstrous (and not so monstrous) creatures that reside in the Reverie. It took a minute to catch on to the world building but it was worth the momentary confusion.
The characters struggles were so real. There was no “perfect” FMC or MMC. The 4 POVs were masterfully woven together. This book tackled heavy themes such as trauma, love, betrayal, and self-acceptance. Wren’s story was heart-wrenching.
The constant revelations in the ending had me flailing. Some smaller twists were so obvious, but I believe she included those to completely throw the reader off before the huge plot twists. Overall, this story was just amazing. I already want to re-read it.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
Nightstrider was nothing short of amazing. The dark fantasy world she constructed was intricate and fresh. The concept of a dream world is nothing new, but Slade created a believable dual reality with humans and the dreams they create. Her writing truly gave me a clear picture of the Wake, the Reverie, and all the monstrous (and not so monstrous) creatures that reside in the Reverie. It took a minute to catch on to the world building but it was worth the momentary confusion.
The characters struggles were so real. There was no “perfect” FMC or MMC. The 4 POVs were masterfully woven together. This book tackled heavy themes such as trauma, love, betrayal, and self-acceptance. Wren’s story was heart-wrenching.
The constant revelations in the ending had me flailing. Some smaller twists were so obvious, but I believe she included those to completely throw the reader off before the huge plot twists. Overall, this story was just amazing. I already want to re-read it.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape