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maresuju's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness, Confinement, and Grief
Minor: Gore, War, and Blood
kay_chan's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I cannot say enough good things about Alex Easton. Their character is absolutely amazing and T Kingfisher does such a fabulous job of weaving an evolving character with so many moving pieces intellectually, psychologically, and personally on a historic level that it truly is Kismet in written form.
If this were not part of a series and I had read it as a standalone this would easily have been a 4.5 or 5 star read. It only goes down in points when I compare it to the first book which was absolutely 10 out of 10. I feel like as dark and mystic as this second book in the series was, it definitely could have delved a little bit more into the lore and the disparity between Easton being the trustworthy omniscient narrator we know them to be and the psychological warfare they endure when it comes to PTSD and mysticism blending together. That horror aspect could have taken this to a whole other level had it been emphasized more, especially in the same detail that was done in the first book.
If this were not part of a series and I had read it as a standalone this would easily have been a 4.5 or 5 star read. It only goes down in points when I compare it to the first book which was absolutely 10 out of 10. I feel like as dark and mystic as this second book in the series was, it definitely could have delved a little bit more into the lore and the disparity between Easton being the trustworthy omniscient narrator we know them to be and the psychological warfare they endure when it comes to PTSD and mysticism blending together. That horror aspect could have taken this to a whole other level had it been emphasized more, especially in the same detail that was done in the first book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and War
vaguely_pink's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
**Big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC**
After loving What Moves the Dead in 2022, I eagerly gobbled up What Feasts at Night. T. Kingfisher has once again woven an expertly crafted spooky tale filled with dread, fascinating lore, and her signature dark humor in this novella. These characters are far more compelling, complete, and likeable than many I've read in far longer books. Kingfisher has also written a wonderfully honest experience of PTSD from a perspective that isn't often seen.
I did find myself wishing there was a little bit more after reading What Feasts at Night, which while I commonly feel with novellas, I did not feel that way with this book's predecessor. I wish there'd been a little more lore explained behind the Moroi. I think What Moves the Dead avoided this pitfall by simply being a retelling of a familiar story. What Feasts at Night didn't have that base to fall back on.
All in all, I still absolutely loved my time back with Easton, Angus, Miss Potter, and my favorite Hob, and am looking forward to picking up the hardcover when it's released!
After loving What Moves the Dead in 2022, I eagerly gobbled up What Feasts at Night. T. Kingfisher has once again woven an expertly crafted spooky tale filled with dread, fascinating lore, and her signature dark humor in this novella. These characters are far more compelling, complete, and likeable than many I've read in far longer books. Kingfisher has also written a wonderfully honest experience of PTSD from a perspective that isn't often seen.
I did find myself wishing there was a little bit more after reading What Feasts at Night, which while I commonly feel with novellas, I did not feel that way with this book's predecessor. I wish there'd been a little more lore explained behind the Moroi. I think What Moves the Dead avoided this pitfall by simply being a retelling of a familiar story. What Feasts at Night didn't have that base to fall back on.
All in all, I still absolutely loved my time back with Easton, Angus, Miss Potter, and my favorite Hob, and am looking forward to picking up the hardcover when it's released!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, and Gore
Moderate: Blood, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Animal death
Minor: Confinement, Grief, Chronic illness, Classism, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Cursing, Alcohol, War, and Death of parent
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