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ieemee's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This sapphic is romance,
Is coming of age , finding your sexuality.
The pacing was slower than my preferred pacing for a Romantasy.
I would say it’s on the cusp of slow for pacing
“I’ll have no place you’ll have me”.
Is coming of age , finding your sexuality.
The pacing was slower than my preferred pacing for a Romantasy.
I would say it’s on the cusp of slow for pacing
“I’ll have no place you’ll have me”.
jkwriting24's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It took awhile for me to become invested in the story, but the last 1/3 of the book was beautiful.
megsbookishtwins's review against another edition
5.0
disclaimer: I received this free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Nirrim lives in the Ward, a walled off city within a city where oppression and inequality thrive . She is Half Kith – they are forbidden from wearing colour, tasting food with flavour, or doing anything above their class. If rules are broken, a tithe must be paid, whether it is hair, blood, or even body parts. It’s grim and it’s punishing, but they accept it. When Nirrim meets Sid, a traveller from across the sea, she tempts Nirrim to question everything she has ever known and to uncover the secrets of the Ward.
The Midnight Lie is a brilliantly written fantasy novel full of magic, secrets, and hidden histories. The Midnight Lie is a very character-driven story and is far from action-heavy, but there is a compelling mystery which is expertly weaved throughout the story that has a delightful and shocking reveal towards the end – I can’t wait for the next book!!
‘It is a midnight lie, she said. A kind of lie told for someone else’s sake, a lie that sits between goodness and wrong, just as midnight is the moment between night and morning. Or a lie that is not technically false, like a misleading truth.’
The Midnight Lie has one of the best slow-burn romances I’ve ever read. It is a f/f romance between Nirrim, our protagonist, and Sid, a traveller. The two have an intense relationship full of longing, stolen glances, witty conversations, playful banter, and lots of sexual tension.There is a class imbalance between the two. Nirrim is used to simplicity because it is all she has ever known, she doesn’t question the rules because no one else does. Yet when Sid comes along, her whole worldview changes. Sid, who is laid back, feigns indifference, takes certain luxuries for granted, and trades in secrets, encourages Nirrim to question everything around her.
The Midnight Lie also delves deep into class divisions and inequality, which is usually a hit with me. It shows the higher classes, mainly High Kith, indulging in extravagant luxuries that are made by or from the lowest class, the Half-Kith. A phrase that is used often is ‘it is as it is‘ – this is the reason no one questions the divisions. Towards the end it is revealed how this class sytem came into being and it was riveting, I really enjoyed the reveal.
The secrets that Nirrim and Sid are attempting to uncover is that of magic – is it actually magic, where does it come from, who controls it? I really adored this aspect and how it related to Nirrim and how it impacted upon her character arc. I enjoyed the mythology and the pantheon of gods. Excellent and innovative worldbuilding.
The Midnight Lie is a book I would highly recommend to those looking for a sapphic romance in a high fantasy setting but also for those who crave a good fantasy novel about secrets, deception, and magic.
Nirrim lives in the Ward, a walled off city within a city where oppression and inequality thrive . She is Half Kith – they are forbidden from wearing colour, tasting food with flavour, or doing anything above their class. If rules are broken, a tithe must be paid, whether it is hair, blood, or even body parts. It’s grim and it’s punishing, but they accept it. When Nirrim meets Sid, a traveller from across the sea, she tempts Nirrim to question everything she has ever known and to uncover the secrets of the Ward.
The Midnight Lie is a brilliantly written fantasy novel full of magic, secrets, and hidden histories. The Midnight Lie is a very character-driven story and is far from action-heavy, but there is a compelling mystery which is expertly weaved throughout the story that has a delightful and shocking reveal towards the end – I can’t wait for the next book!!
‘It is a midnight lie, she said. A kind of lie told for someone else’s sake, a lie that sits between goodness and wrong, just as midnight is the moment between night and morning. Or a lie that is not technically false, like a misleading truth.’
The Midnight Lie has one of the best slow-burn romances I’ve ever read. It is a f/f romance between Nirrim, our protagonist, and Sid, a traveller. The two have an intense relationship full of longing, stolen glances, witty conversations, playful banter, and lots of sexual tension.There is a class imbalance between the two. Nirrim is used to simplicity because it is all she has ever known, she doesn’t question the rules because no one else does. Yet when Sid comes along, her whole worldview changes. Sid, who is laid back, feigns indifference, takes certain luxuries for granted, and trades in secrets, encourages Nirrim to question everything around her.
The Midnight Lie also delves deep into class divisions and inequality, which is usually a hit with me. It shows the higher classes, mainly High Kith, indulging in extravagant luxuries that are made by or from the lowest class, the Half-Kith. A phrase that is used often is ‘it is as it is‘ – this is the reason no one questions the divisions. Towards the end it is revealed how this class sytem came into being and it was riveting, I really enjoyed the reveal.
The secrets that Nirrim and Sid are attempting to uncover is that of magic – is it actually magic, where does it come from, who controls it? I really adored this aspect and how it related to Nirrim and how it impacted upon her character arc. I enjoyed the mythology and the pantheon of gods. Excellent and innovative worldbuilding.
The Midnight Lie is a book I would highly recommend to those looking for a sapphic romance in a high fantasy setting but also for those who crave a good fantasy novel about secrets, deception, and magic.
alle_kat97's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cristina_02's review against another edition
5.0
A really enjoyable YA book filled with mysteries, love and betrayal. Exquisite works building and very high paced.
squeakfan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
sydneyrp143's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
kitkatsbookden's review against another edition
4.0
Three cheers for my 100th book this year (and hitting my reading goal)!!!
I listened to The Midnight Lie on audio and I found out it was a series about halfway through and I was disappointed. I always feel like I need to finish every series I start and I wasn’t loving this at first. In fact, the first 75% was rather boring.
But the last quarter of the book? Yeah, that redeemed it for me. It ends on a cliffhanger so be warned but the ending, especially the last chapter and epilogue made me eager to read the next in the series.
Love a good sapphic fantasy novel where there’s a romance but also a larger plot going on. Spicy scenes are fade to black which was fine for me but I know some don’t like that.
Overall, it was good! 4/5 stars.
I listened to The Midnight Lie on audio and I found out it was a series about halfway through and I was disappointed. I always feel like I need to finish every series I start and I wasn’t loving this at first. In fact, the first 75% was rather boring.
But the last quarter of the book? Yeah, that redeemed it for me. It ends on a cliffhanger so be warned but the ending, especially the last chapter and epilogue made me eager to read the next in the series.
Love a good sapphic fantasy novel where there’s a romance but also a larger plot going on. Spicy scenes are fade to black which was fine for me but I know some don’t like that.
Overall, it was good! 4/5 stars.