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Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco

56 reviews

lovelyandmorbid's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The summary didn't interest me, I only picked up this book because of its reputation as being excellent. I am so glad that I did, I couldn't tell from looking at it but this was the exact kind of fantasy that I am looking for: court intrigue and politics, queer characters, steamy romance, and a plot with real meaty consequences. I will trust the internet more with their gay fantasy recommendations from here on out. For fans of Foz Meadows. 
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saphfics's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious slow-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

Never have I read a book where I wanted to yank the male protagonist out of the narrative man. My heart truly broke for him a lot of times. Especially in the third act. 

It has a bit of a slow and confusing start as fantasies tend to have. But I feel like once you're hooked, the story really draws you in. 

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marvelous_mint's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

Though more adult/"spicy" than I had been expecting, I still really enjoyed this.

Each character felt fleashed out and the poly romance was both treated with respective and well written. 

I'd definitely recommend this book if your in the mood for some excellent gothic prose, a mysterious story, filled with greats twists and passionate romance.
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taliaalongi's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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mystic_storyweaver32's review against another edition

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While I did enjoy the plot and concept…I could not get over the age gap between Malekh and Xiaodan especially with Xiaodan being half human/half-vampire. Also wasn’t a fan of the fact that the abuse Remy endured was outed by her and in a sense he was forced to come with them, because of “feelings”
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laios's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny 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

5.0

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whatkireads's review

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adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This was pretty amazing to read! I love the polyamorous coupling in this and the way both Zidan and Xiaodan made sure to always keep Remy comfortable and never do anything he didn't want to, and I couldn't stop laughing at how hilarious and out of pocket both Remy and Xiaodan are, where they just start swearing in the middle of battle (the cào ni má made me LAUGH SO HARD) It's like these two are rabid chihuahuas and Zidan is the tired owner holding them on a leash. I also adored the duality of Zidan, him appearing calm and stoic but is actually more passionate than Xiaodan in terms of his feelings towards Remy, I just love these three so so much.

My only qualm with this book was that the second half of the book, where they
return to Elouve was pretty redundant? I dont understand why they went back and the reason why the Night Court attempts to attack the kingdom, and the sudden twist in mood between Zidan, Xiaodan and Remy. It makes sense plotwise but was there a need for it? I dont feel too inclined to read the second book because of it
and also, Remy's
father is REAL FUCKED UP like what??? Hes giving me whiplash from praising his son to insulting him and then using his blood ?? Like what is literally going on here just die already arent you a crusty old man at this point why you wanna live so badly
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bibliosaurier's review against another edition

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5.0

[new favourite]

This is exactly my kind of book. Adult high fantasy with a complex plot (including fantasy politics!!) and world building, loveable, well developed characters, and some queer (!) romance. 

I especially loved how none of these elements felt forced or unnecessary! Each was given its room in the book, without another coming short. 


Remy, the MC, is so precious. Then his developing relationship with Xiaodan and Malekh! Their dynamic is so nice, and Malekh especially is such an interesting character, he’s my love (though who am I kidding, they all are, the rest of their found family, too!). I loved watching them slowly learn to understand one another on such a deep level, it's soo sigh, queers 

They didn't make it a shameful thing to be sexually intimate with each other, either! It's all very healthy and consensual (and hot, two of them a vampires!! (none of it is actually all that explicit but please still take this being an adult book seriously))

Then there are the topics of love and respect. Remy learning that he's worthy of love. One of my favourite tropes in media.

And I should probably mention that the vibes are immaculate as well. So is the magic/ science system (fantasy world building!)


I’m trying to hold back my rambles here, I meant to make this short, but oh well, here I am. 

Mainly, what I’m trying to say is, if you like fantasy politics, and vampires, and fight scenes, and found family, and poly romance, and queer joy, give this book a chance! You won't regret it. 
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trying_ceratops's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful fast-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

5.0

Loved this book! Definitely a romantasy book but the plot was what really drove the book, while the romance was also an integral part to how the story moved forward. I’m giving it 4 🌶️ for spice still as the scenes are very detailed but not the majority of the book. 

The lgbtq+ representation was well done, especially as one character discovers part of themself in that community. 

The story has political intrigue but there’s a ton of action to balance that out. There are lots of twists and foreshadowing that you don’t see coming until revealed. 

The best part was how the author handled situations that are often tropes. I would expect a scene to go one direction because of that but the writing would handle it in a way that shows the characters maturing and opening up to each other. 
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lyraparledor's review

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Couldn't suspend disbelief. The fight descriptions would have worked for me with an anime or a video game, but in a book they felt just too farfetched and wonky for my tastes.
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