The Midnight Lie (Forgotten Gods)
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Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.
Nirrim keeps her head down, and a dangerous secret close to her chest.
But then she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away, who whispers rumors that the High Kith possess magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.
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My thoughts and feelings on the bookThoughts:The ending was a bit too rushed but it's perfect when you ignore that. The characters were beautifully written and I loved both Sid and Nirrim. I searched for a YA Fantasy book that is queer and actually good and I found it. Would really recommend. Feelings : <spoiler> Noooo the ending, I liked her. :( I'm gonna read the second book just because I want it to have a happy ending or at least a neutral ending but not this T_T </spoiler>
Quite enjoyable start to the series that definitely captured my interest for the next installment(s?)! I feel like "Midnight Lie" really focused on the dynamic between the main characters and also on illustrating what life is like in Ethin, the city the story is set in. While the beautiful writing made these two components lively and intriguing, the plot felt rather slow to me. I really do have high hopes for "Hollow Heart": how will Nirrim's and Sid's stories continue, what more we will learn about the city, why Half-Kith, Middlings and High Kith can or have to live as they do and about the truth behind the magic.
Description
Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.
Nirrim keeps her head down, and a dangerous secret close to her chest.
But then she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away, who whispers rumors that the High Kith possess magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.
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My thoughts and feelings on the bookThoughts:The ending was a bit too rushed but it's perfect when you ignore that. The characters were beautifully written and I loved both Sid and Nirrim. I searched for a YA Fantasy book that is queer and actually good and I found it. Would really recommend. Feelings : <spoiler> Noooo the ending, I liked her. :( I'm gonna read the second book just because I want it to have a happy ending or at least a neutral ending but not this T_T </spoiler>
Quite enjoyable start to the series that definitely captured my interest for the next installment(s?)! I feel like "Midnight Lie" really focused on the dynamic between the main characters and also on illustrating what life is like in Ethin, the city the story is set in. While the beautiful writing made these two components lively and intriguing, the plot felt rather slow to me. I really do have high hopes for "Hollow Heart": how will Nirrim's and Sid's stories continue, what more we will learn about the city, why Half-Kith, Middlings and High Kith can or have to live as they do and about the truth behind the magic.