chaptersofchase 's review for:

Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

3.0

mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Midnight is the Darkest Hour || Sourcebooks {partner}

Genre: Mystery/Fiction
Format: 🎧📖
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆
Pub Date: 10.3.2023
Star Rating: ☆☆☆

“My mother always told me night was when the world became the devil’s playground.”

If you’re familiar with the author of this book, Ashley Winstead, you may be aware that she has dabbled a bit in every genre. She is not afraid to tackle complex (and uncomfortable) subjects. I finished reading The Last Housewife earlier this year and was so disturbed by the book that I had to break it into sections as I couldn’t handle the graphic nature.

While reading Midnight is the Darkest Hour, I was prepared for the same experience, but this was way more tame than The Last Housewife. However, it was not for me. I found the story predictable, challenging to follow, and drawn out. The characters were one-dimensional, and the romance felt very young adult. The book had all of this build-up to some big moment, but when the moment finally arrived, it was rushed. I was completely let down.

🏘️ Small town secrets
🤫 Forbidden love
🙃 Rushed/Predictable ending
🙅🏽‍♀️ Avoid the audiobook
🐌 Slow

❌ substance abuse, family violence, sexual violence, child abuse

As always, I’m not trying to prevent anyone from reading Midnight is the Darkest Hour; I am solely sharing my opinion of the book. I plan to read Winstead’s future books as I think she has a lot of talent as a writer. This one just wasn’t my cup of tea.


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