A review by aimyreads
Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I’m actually shocked this book doesn’t have a higher rating 🤔 

 Anyways here are my two cents for those who care 😅

Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead is a gripping and atmospheric thriller that will captivate readers who crave a dark, suspenseful tale of mystery, obsession, and self-discovery, particularly those who enjoy stories about strong female protagonists, complex relationships, and the struggle for power and identity in the face of oppressive societal expectations.

Also, at its heart I think this a deep love story of two misfits who found each other in the worst possible circumstances. Two people who are a product of the society they live in and have become a million shades of grey. 

 I loved the exploration of generational trauma and the walls that ‘elders’ build in the minds of children that outlast childhood. How difficult it is to break them but just as necessary in order to live. 

 I hated everyone in this town and I’m glad it’s a fictional one.