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this book: this mysterious, possibly evil character is known as The Sorceress Who Eats GirlsAcqua, immediately: 👀Night Shine is, more than anything, a story about the importance of having a choice. It follows a girl known as Nothing as she goes on a quest to rescue Kirin Dark-Smile, the prince and her closest friend, after he has been kidnapped by a Sorceress.Hearing this premise, one might think they already know this story. They don't.The first thing you should know about Night Shine is that i...
3.5Nothing is good at only 2 things: being invisible to the rest of the palace, and being a good friend to the prince. But when something returns, tricking everyone else into believing it is the prince, she must call attention to herself to show them its falsity and get the prince back. It's a quest full of danger and secrecy- for they're heading to the Sorcerer Who Eats Girls, a powerful magic user who could kill any of them in an instant, and whose interest in Prince Kirin might cost him the t...
First, thank you to reviewers who opened by asserting that this cover is not at all representative of the book, because this was fantastic and I would almost certainly have ignored it otherwise, assuming it to be yet another generic YA aimed at girls who want to be beautiful and marry princes. This is not that: this is for girl who want to be ferocious, see the world, and (eventually) marry inhuman sorceresses. The cover should be something like a collaboration of Kinuko Craft and Remedios Varo....
I got this arc from the author herself. So thank you so much, Tessa, for give us the chance to read your new book. English isn't my first language, so sorry if I can't write this review well.This book is weird, but honestly is what I expected it to be, I think. Full of magic, and representation of non binary and queer characters.Nothing just appeared in the castle. She doesn't have parents, only Kirin, the prince and he gave her the name of Nothing. When he was take away from the Sorceres Who Ea...
EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SOUNDS PERFECT I NEED IT IN MY HANDS RIGHT THE FUCK NOW!!!!!Instagram | Blog | Booktube Channel | Twitter
What a wonderful story about Nothing turning into something that really stands out and shines.A really awesome story about change, character driven, with real characters whom you will absolutely love and absolutely, totally, incredibly, hate, with all the might you can muster.
ARC provided by the author "I would destroy a thousand heart to find you, again and again." Sapphic enemies to lovers romance, queer bodyguard and royalty romance, dark fairytale setting! Magic, gender and sexual fluidity, yearning! Demons, dragons, unicorns, lots of cute tiny creatures to love! Atmospheric, lush, purple prose perfection! Are any of these keywords getting you? Because I’m still ready to sell my soul for Tessa’s deleted scenes and notes! Okay, how about the...
In the 1950s C. S Lewis created the Nania books to teach children about the joys of Christianity. Here Tessa Grafton has created a fantasy world series for young adults transgender in brilliant way.This a book about Nothing yet it turns into something that was not expected. Of love and a man who is woman. Just like Lewis had a lion we have The Sorceress who isn't all you want in evil. Eating your heart eating your love.Prince Kirin or is that Princess Kirin is not a nice person, but have to read...
BOY did this live up to the pitch. It’s like Howl’s Moving Castle meets Princess Mononoke with some Spirited Away vibes, tbh. The worldbuilding is incredible and gorgeous and so unique. The characters are fantastic and complicated. And it’s beautifully, unapologetically queer. //Original reaction:soooo this has been pitched as darker, queerer Howl's Moving Castle?? uhm heLLO??!!!!
this book did not deserve this monstrosity of a cover
What can I say about this book that will get you to preorder it, devour it, and share it with all of your friends?*Queer Howl's Moving Castle. Yes. Exactly.*That cover is terrible and the publisher did this story wrong. Don't judge this beautiful book by that ultra meh cover. Read the first twenty five pages and THEN judge this book (it'll be too late, you'll be reading the whole thing).*Sapphic relationships in fantasy that aren't ultra male gaze-y get short shrift, especially in YA spaces. Let...
4.5 starsstudio ghibli vibes, evil sapphics, genderfluid princes and their gay himbo bodyguards, adorable spirits, beautiful writing - what more could you want!?!
So this was a buddy read with @biancareads94 on twitter and biancareads on YouTube. This was interesting, I liked the characters but I felt that the plot was middle range, I felt like it lacked something plot wise. The concept was cool I just felt like the delivery was very off. World building was cool, but I felt like there is still a lack of what it could have been. As for the relationship aspect of the book I enjoyed it was interesting and dynamic. Overall it was enjoyable but I don’t think I...
☆ 5 / 5 ☆ "I would destroy a thousand hearts to find you, again and again." I am still very in awe that what will most probably be my favourite release of 2020 (and it has very tough competition) shares a birthday with me and it makes it feel a little extra special. I’m also still very in awe of what this book made me feel and how amazingly written it is. Even just going back to the quotes I highlighted made me feel emotional all over again, feeling everything like I did like the very first ti...
Night Shine is an interesting fantasy story with an immersive setting, dynamic characters, and poignant messages. The world-building is incredible and lush, with a unique caste system and fascinating supernatural beings including witches, demons, goblins, and more. It is a captivating read, one that I was quickly caught up in. I also like the strong messages about being true to yourself, standing up for what you believe in, and fighting for those you love. The characters are richly developed, es...
This book was really frustrating. The initial pitch was super exciting, but alas I came to realize fairly soon after I started this book that I just did not care at all. It was super atmospheric, but altogether too plotty for my liking. And I really didn't like much of the plot.Nevertheless, I think this is a well-written book, and I'm sure many people will like this so much more than I did.
I received this complimentary ARC from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.Update: not digging this cover, oof 😓 According to Tessa Gratton: "A dark, queer Howl's Moving Castle. After a crown prince is kidnapped, an orphan named Nothing sets out to rescue him, and discovers all magic is a bargain.The four MCs are three different dark love interest archetypes and a long-suffering bodyguard. Everybody is queer and/or genderqueer plus a fluid dragon, rival sorcerers, a tiny unicorn, and...
Overall, I am now screaming about this book and need to start diving headfirst into more of Tessa Gratton's backlist. Spoiler-free Review: https://amberinoface.wordpress.com/20... I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
Releases 9/8/20 and you REALLY should go preorder it I am JUST saying. I rarely have adequate enough words for a Gratton book, but this one might be vying for my favorite, and I feel whole and molten and all of the best things.