projectmemo's review against another edition
4.0
Shannon fixed a lot of the issues I had with Priory of the Orange Tree, which make this standalone prequel much better with more compelling characters and storylines.
This book has definitely made look forward to any new story set in The Roots of Chaos world; hopefully we don't have to wait much longer for one!
This book has definitely made look forward to any new story set in The Roots of Chaos world; hopefully we don't have to wait much longer for one!
wizard_gurl69's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jojopatel99'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? It's complicated
4.5
mariaehall's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? No
5.0
ledlight's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
5.0
cara_521's review against another edition
4.0
Better than the first one by far but had to deduct a star for the length
illtakethenightshiftx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
If I could give this book a million stars, I would!!!
A Day of Fallen Night is somehow richer and even more enthralling than Priory, which I didn’t think was possible. The characters are beautiful and the themes of family, identity/self, and loyalty that are explored in this story are deep, complicated, and just beyond words. I felt more attached to these characters than in Priory, which (again) I didn’t think would be possible. The last 100 or so pages had me sobbing with a huge smile on my face. I can’t say much more without (unintentionally) spoiling things but if you read and loved Priory, READ THIS!!!!!
Samantha Shannon has created something extremely special in the Roots of Chaos world and I’m so excited to see what comes next!!!!
yikeslou's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
5.0
Samantha Shannon has done it again with a book I'll never be able to stop thinking about ever!!! I have too many screaming thoughts for a coherent review. But this was without question a 5 ⭐ epic with everything I've ever wanted in a fantasy novel: war, tragedy, comedy, found family, lesbian milf warriors, trans scientists, ace aro princesses with mommy issues, religious fervor, the SLOWEST BURN I'VE EVER READ... more to come as I wake sweating in the night thinking about the Roots of Chaos. I can never thank Shannon enough for making this into a series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Pregnancy, Blood, Animal death, Child death, and Death of parent
janoreader's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
3.0