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A review by brokebybooks
Midnight Sky: A Dark Sky Novel by Amy Braun
2.0
After acclimating with Crimson Sky, I was much more hopeful going into Midnight Sky. Alas, it was revealed this is probably not the series for me though it's still recommendable to others.
It took a while to warm up to Claire and Sawyer in the first installment, Crimson Sky and all the progress I made evaporated with the general obtuseness of the characters amid an obvious plot and typical love triangle. I was exhausted with Claire not getting Sawyer despite it being crystal clear and how the whole crew blundered from problem to problem.
Even Claire’s sweet dedication to her sister Abigail was affected by this. I’m torn. Intellectually I forgive them for not understand what was happening because they didn’t know any better but my emotional reading experience is summed up with “omfg, come ON!”
I really wanted to enjoy Midnight Sky. There IS plenty to enjoy with the new world, its take on vampires and all the action. It explores it strong points, shores up the overarching plot, and the characters continue on evolving paths.
No matter what was happening, I loved Claire’s plans and last minute save the day antics. I usually couldn’t figure out where her mind was going and enjoyed her work. I wish she was more like her crisis mode in the day-to-day. That’s when she’s decisive, committed, and doesn’t get in her own damn way.
I wish I could recommend Midnight Sky wholeheartedly but it’s not meant to be; this series isn’t for me. However, I think other people, especially Gaslamp and paranormal romance fans, will enjoy it more than me because it has so many popular elements. It’s not bad, but I couldn’t get past my own hang ups with foreseeing the plot and romance issues to sit back and enjoy the ride.
If you enjoyed Crimson Sky, you should continue the series. If you were in the middle of the pack like I when rating, it’s a 50-50 shot. If you have issues with typical love triangles dominating interactions and propelling the plot or can’t become absorbed in a formulaic plot, I wouldn’t recommend this book.
It took a while to warm up to Claire and Sawyer in the first installment, Crimson Sky and all the progress I made evaporated with the general obtuseness of the characters amid an obvious plot and typical love triangle. I was exhausted with Claire not getting Sawyer despite it being crystal clear and how the whole crew blundered from problem to problem.
Even Claire’s sweet dedication to her sister Abigail was affected by this. I’m torn. Intellectually I forgive them for not understand what was happening because they didn’t know any better but my emotional reading experience is summed up with “omfg, come ON!”
I really wanted to enjoy Midnight Sky. There IS plenty to enjoy with the new world, its take on vampires and all the action. It explores it strong points, shores up the overarching plot, and the characters continue on evolving paths.
No matter what was happening, I loved Claire’s plans and last minute save the day antics. I usually couldn’t figure out where her mind was going and enjoyed her work. I wish she was more like her crisis mode in the day-to-day. That’s when she’s decisive, committed, and doesn’t get in her own damn way.
I wish I could recommend Midnight Sky wholeheartedly but it’s not meant to be; this series isn’t for me. However, I think other people, especially Gaslamp and paranormal romance fans, will enjoy it more than me because it has so many popular elements. It’s not bad, but I couldn’t get past my own hang ups with foreseeing the plot and romance issues to sit back and enjoy the ride.
If you enjoyed Crimson Sky, you should continue the series. If you were in the middle of the pack like I when rating, it’s a 50-50 shot. If you have issues with typical love triangles dominating interactions and propelling the plot or can’t become absorbed in a formulaic plot, I wouldn’t recommend this book.