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sthackst's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I wanted to love this book. It has the bones of all my favorite things. Fantasy, established relationship, LGBTQ, historical setting. But I think it needed the extra pages to go from novella to novel. Because it was so short it felt as though all the character development was really really rushed to get through the plot. There was a lot of telling me how deeply these characters felt about each other, but not enough time for any of the little moments that made me as a reader feel that myself. It was enjoyable enough, I finished it, but not sure I'll continue on with the rest of the series.
100pagesaday's review
3.0
Diago Alverez is half darkness and half light born of an angel and a daimon. After centuries he has found his place with Nefilim and partner Miquel. He is content to love Miquel and play music, until someone comes after Miquel and wants him to play both sides. In order to save Miquel and an important person dug up from his past, Diago must make some difficult choices that will have an impact on the whole world.
This was a quick-paced short story that introduced me to the world of the Nefilim. The writing drew me in with vivid descriptions of scenery and allowed me to get to know the characters quickly. I was intrigued by Diago and Miquel’s relationship between a Nefilim and a half angel and half daimon. Their histories each seem very diverse and I hope that we get to learn more. In such a short work, it is difficult to do any huge twist, however I appreciated the straight-forward action as Diago raced to save the people he loved the most and make his decisions towards light or dark.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
This was a quick-paced short story that introduced me to the world of the Nefilim. The writing drew me in with vivid descriptions of scenery and allowed me to get to know the characters quickly. I was intrigued by Diago and Miquel’s relationship between a Nefilim and a half angel and half daimon. Their histories each seem very diverse and I hope that we get to learn more. In such a short work, it is difficult to do any huge twist, however I appreciated the straight-forward action as Diago raced to save the people he loved the most and make his decisions towards light or dark.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
tfrohock's review
I just wanted to pop in and say thanks for all of the reviews and ratings for the novellas!
For those of you who enjoyed IN MIDNIGHT'S SILENCE, you might like the sequels: WITHOUT LIGHT OR GUIDE, which continues Diago's story, as well as the conclusion of the novellas, THE SECOND DEATH.
I wrote the novellas like the old radio serials from the 1940s with each story having a beginning, a middle, and an end. However, when you read the novellas back-to-back, they read very much like a novel.
A brand new Los Nefilim novel is OUT NOW: [b:Where Oblivion Lives|38376051|Where Oblivion Lives (Los Nefilim, #4)|T. Frohock|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1529705789s/38376051.jpg|60039113]. The novel was great fun to write, because I could go more in more depth about Los Nefilim and their history. I hope you'll check it out.
For those of you who enjoyed IN MIDNIGHT'S SILENCE, you might like the sequels: WITHOUT LIGHT OR GUIDE, which continues Diago's story, as well as the conclusion of the novellas, THE SECOND DEATH.
I wrote the novellas like the old radio serials from the 1940s with each story having a beginning, a middle, and an end. However, when you read the novellas back-to-back, they read very much like a novel.
A brand new Los Nefilim novel is OUT NOW: [b:Where Oblivion Lives|38376051|Where Oblivion Lives (Los Nefilim, #4)|T. Frohock|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1529705789s/38376051.jpg|60039113]. The novel was great fun to write, because I could go more in more depth about Los Nefilim and their history. I hope you'll check it out.
mikey_ez's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really loved this book. I think it's flown under the radar, but it has an interesting magic system, great world-building and a very strong core m/m relationship. Very quick, fast-paced read. Excited to read the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Violence
suncani's review
4.0
This was a great book to read. The writing was lovely and I really liked Diago as a character. While short, the story is well paced and you get a real sense of the characters and the world they live in. I can't wait to explore more of this world as well as find out more about Diago and Miguel's past.
barb4ry1's review
3.0
Set in 1931 Spain, Im Midnight’s Silence focuses on Diago, a half-daimon, half-angel being working for Los Nefilim - an organisation bringing together and employing the offspring of angels and daimons. Consider them the soldiers of higher angels. Each Los Nefilim member has a special power that comes with a price. The music-based magic / power felt fresh and unique.
Frohock’s angels are a bunch of scheming bastards who will stop at nothing to reach their goals. Diago and his partner Miquel are a queer couple. They, mostly, trust each other but have to face a lot of challenges when Diago Discovers he has a son, Rafael, with an angel who had seduced him using her magic.
I try to keep my novella’s reviews short, so let’s get straight to the business. Frohock’s writing is lyrical and has a nice flow. Her characters feel realised and nicely fleshed out. Plus, you have angels, daimons, their trysts and an interesting mythos. If you’re into romance and (immortal) family drama, go for it. I’m not and I didn’t care about Diago and Miquel’s arcs. Rafael did little to warm my heart, but again, I’ll be in minority.
I think it’s a good book, but read by a wrong reader (me).
Frohock’s angels are a bunch of scheming bastards who will stop at nothing to reach their goals. Diago and his partner Miquel are a queer couple. They, mostly, trust each other but have to face a lot of challenges when Diago Discovers he has a son, Rafael, with an angel who had seduced him using her magic.
I try to keep my novella’s reviews short, so let’s get straight to the business. Frohock’s writing is lyrical and has a nice flow. Her characters feel realised and nicely fleshed out. Plus, you have angels, daimons, their trysts and an interesting mythos. If you’re into romance and (immortal) family drama, go for it. I’m not and I didn’t care about Diago and Miquel’s arcs. Rafael did little to warm my heart, but again, I’ll be in minority.
I think it’s a good book, but read by a wrong reader (me).
imyril's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Gosh I found this awkwardly told and under developed. The world building is muddled, the plot is rushed, the characters potentially intriguing but there’s entirely too much Basil Exposition.
The setting has huge potential and I like that the story starts with an established (gay) couple; but the novella itself left me absolutely cold.
The whole thing works only to set up stories to come, but I probably wouldn’t continue if I weren’t obliged to read more as part of the awards judging.
The setting has huge potential and I like that the story starts with an established (gay) couple; but the novella itself left me absolutely cold.
The whole thing works only to set up stories to come, but I probably wouldn’t continue if I weren’t obliged to read more as part of the awards judging.
robin616's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore
Minor: Rape, Homophobia, and Death of parent