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chelseas_reads's review against another edition
5.0
5 reasons to read a blossom at midnight
1. unique magic system
a.l. knorr uses a unique take on magic, with extensive worldbuilding and training for jess, our main character. i loved learning every aspect about it, especially as it isn't something i've read about before (and i've read a lot about magic). the magic and worldbuilding didn't make the book drag. i was hooked from start to end. (some books like to info dump at these stages, but a blossom at midnight spread the information out nicely).
2. slowburn romance
while there’s no spice in this book (which i’m glad about, it would’ve been very out of place and wrong in this book), the slow burn romance really hit the spot! i was rooting for the two characters from about half way. having the romance slow made it more exciting when things actually came about.
3. familiars
each flora fae has their own familiar (which is similar to what we know about witches – except they’re fae). jess has two – a bat and a butterfly, which is considered unusual. both of these familiars have their own unique personalities, and are lovable characters in their on right.
4. tear jerking
i find moments like these are rare in books (at least for me). whenever a book makes me cry, i know it’s a good book. in a blossom at midnight, there was one significant moment, and another minor one later on. i found i was feeling all kinds of emotions throughout reading.
5. loveable main characters
oftentimes, when a book has more than one main character, i find myself disliking at least one of them. (don’t ask me why, i hate it too). luckily, i found each character interesting and loveable. not only that, i found their relationships between each other to be enjoyable and realistic.
i will definitely be buying the next books in this series as they become available. i think the author has done an excellent job writing this book. a blossom at midnight is easily one of the top books i read in 2022!
1. unique magic system
a.l. knorr uses a unique take on magic, with extensive worldbuilding and training for jess, our main character. i loved learning every aspect about it, especially as it isn't something i've read about before (and i've read a lot about magic). the magic and worldbuilding didn't make the book drag. i was hooked from start to end. (some books like to info dump at these stages, but a blossom at midnight spread the information out nicely).
2. slowburn romance
while there’s no spice in this book (which i’m glad about, it would’ve been very out of place and wrong in this book), the slow burn romance really hit the spot! i was rooting for the two characters from about half way. having the romance slow made it more exciting when things actually came about.
3. familiars
each flora fae has their own familiar (which is similar to what we know about witches – except they’re fae). jess has two – a bat and a butterfly, which is considered unusual. both of these familiars have their own unique personalities, and are lovable characters in their on right.
4. tear jerking
i find moments like these are rare in books (at least for me). whenever a book makes me cry, i know it’s a good book. in a blossom at midnight, there was one significant moment, and another minor one later on. i found i was feeling all kinds of emotions throughout reading.
5. loveable main characters
oftentimes, when a book has more than one main character, i find myself disliking at least one of them. (don’t ask me why, i hate it too). luckily, i found each character interesting and loveable. not only that, i found their relationships between each other to be enjoyable and realistic.
i will definitely be buying the next books in this series as they become available. i think the author has done an excellent job writing this book. a blossom at midnight is easily one of the top books i read in 2022!
tara_reads_romantasy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kmomms's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED this book !! The story of three different characters intertwining is delicious and so full of adventures. This world created by A.L. Knorr is inventive and oh so addictive. If you are like me, it might take you a few chapters before you fully get into it but all I can say is don’t give up, it gets incredibly good and I cannot wait to read the next book in this series !
aammeess's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Animal death, Death, Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Physical abuse, Vomit, Blood, and Sexual assault
Minor: Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, War, and Dementia
everythingerynreads's review against another edition
4.0
4 5☆
This was a beautifully enchanted fantasy world full of magic, familiars, unseelies and royalty.
This story follows 3 different characters. Jessica, a seemingly boring girl who dreams of something more than being a farmer with her mother and soon discovers a life of magic. Laec, a deeply depressed man who has lost his way and is given a new task by his queen to bring purpose back to his life. And finally Citra, a wealthy merchant's daughter that is to be betrothed to a prince in another kingdom. All 3 of their lives are about to collide in a whirlwind adventure.
I absolutely love the world building and how completely immersive this world is. I even enjoyed reading through 3 different storylines in the beginning and seeing them slowly connect.
I would say my only complaint is the names. They were very complicated to read and I found myself most likely mispronouncing them or just skimming over completely lol.
This was a beautifully written story and I look forward to continuing the series!
This was a beautifully enchanted fantasy world full of magic, familiars, unseelies and royalty.
This story follows 3 different characters. Jessica, a seemingly boring girl who dreams of something more than being a farmer with her mother and soon discovers a life of magic. Laec, a deeply depressed man who has lost his way and is given a new task by his queen to bring purpose back to his life. And finally Citra, a wealthy merchant's daughter that is to be betrothed to a prince in another kingdom. All 3 of their lives are about to collide in a whirlwind adventure.
I absolutely love the world building and how completely immersive this world is. I even enjoyed reading through 3 different storylines in the beginning and seeing them slowly connect.
I would say my only complaint is the names. They were very complicated to read and I found myself most likely mispronouncing them or just skimming over completely lol.
This was a beautifully written story and I look forward to continuing the series!
bookishchef's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
alexxnessie's review
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
thereaderandthechef's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
A Blossom at Midnight is such an enchanting story! I’m in love with the beautiful flora & fauna magic system plus the stunning worldbuilding!! Fantasy books with fae are one of my top favorite themes to read about and I’m happy to say that this first book in The Scented Court series does not disappoint.
First we are introduced to Jess, a half fae that dreams to travel the world so when the opportunity to take a test known as Discovery to study magic showed up at her doorstep, she didn’t hesitate to take it! Loved this MC, I understood her desire to explore this magical world it sounds too tempting to waste such opportunity specially if you possess magic (not everyone is blessed with the talent). With her two adorable winged familiars, she travels to Solana City where the adventure begins!
Now our second MC, Laec, is a full fae that is sent to Solana as a request from his Queen. And that’s when he met Çifta, our third MC. I was so invested in these two characters, my only complaint is that I needed more Laec and Çifta moments. However their acquaintance couldn’t come at the worst time as Çifta was recently betrothed to a prince she has yet to meet. I haven’t abandoned hope yet, but I will say no more on the matter.
As always, I’m a fan of books that include multiple points of views. I really liked all three main characters and I found it interesting how each of them is following their own story mostly separated from each other. This book is full of wonder, secrets, hardships, heartbreak and it includes one of my favorite tropes: slow-burn romance!
And I must also mention that A Blossom at Midnight is such a physically stunning book. We got the new hardcover edition and I’m obsessed with it, an excellent addition to any bookshelf!! Now all I have to do is painfully wait to get the second book of The Scented Court series because I just MUST KNOW what comes next!
**I received this book for free from Author, MTMC Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. You can also find this review at The Reader and the Chef book blog plus additional creative content based on the book!**
First we are introduced to Jess, a half fae that dreams to travel the world so when the opportunity to take a test known as Discovery to study magic showed up at her doorstep, she didn’t hesitate to take it! Loved this MC, I understood her desire to explore this magical world it sounds too tempting to waste such opportunity specially if you possess magic (not everyone is blessed with the talent). With her two adorable winged familiars, she travels to Solana City where the adventure begins!
Now our second MC, Laec, is a full fae that is sent to Solana as a request from his Queen. And that’s when he met Çifta, our third MC. I was so invested in these two characters, my only complaint is that I needed more Laec and Çifta moments. However their acquaintance couldn’t come at the worst time as Çifta was recently betrothed to a prince she has yet to meet. I haven’t abandoned hope yet, but I will say no more on the matter.
As always, I’m a fan of books that include multiple points of views. I really liked all three main characters and I found it interesting how each of them is following their own story mostly separated from each other. This book is full of wonder, secrets, hardships, heartbreak and it includes one of my favorite tropes: slow-burn romance!
And I must also mention that A Blossom at Midnight is such a physically stunning book. We got the new hardcover edition and I’m obsessed with it, an excellent addition to any bookshelf!! Now all I have to do is painfully wait to get the second book of The Scented Court series because I just MUST KNOW what comes next!
**I received this book for free from Author, MTMC Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. You can also find this review at The Reader and the Chef book blog plus additional creative content based on the book!**
debmozingo's review
5.0
What a beautiful, twisted, sad, funny book! A book set in the fae realm, it's full of beauty and friendship. But where there's light, there is also dark. This story follows individuals whose stories tragically collide. I am so on the edge of my seat, waiting for book two. I highly recommend this new series by A.L. Knorr.
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