Nevernight (The Nevernight Chronicle, #1)
Nevernight (The Nevernight Chronicle, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
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Nevernight by Jay Kristoff follows a young person named Mia Corvere, who seeks revenge for her family by joining a school of assassins. This dark fantasy novel explores themes of vengeance, identity, and resilience within a richly built world. Mia aims to master deadly skills to confront those who wronged her.
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Jay Kristoff's Nevernight expertly blends dark fantasy elements with complex characters and intricate world-building. Readers praise its innovative narrative style and gripping plot but note the dense prose and extensive footnotes can be cumbersome at times. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of mature, richly detailed fantasy.
Who Should Read Nevernight (The Nevernight Chronicle, #1)?
A reader who enjoys dark fantasy, complex characters, and intricate world-building would relish Nevernight by Jay Kristoff. Fans of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire or Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series will appreciate its mature themes, ruthless politics, and rich narrative depth.
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