A review by orini
Taken By Nightfall by Mikaela Bell

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The book itself was fine. A cute coming of age romance. There was nothing alarmingly negative about it. I feel as though some things could use polishing. The world building has me questioning what kind of era this is set in. We are modern with cars, indoor plumbing, cell phones, and electricity. But we are still using swords? The main characters have some depth but the side characters seem to be lacking much personality individually or seem too similar. The plot is decent, albeit a bit predictable. You know who the villain is right away, it didnt surprise me or leave me in suspense, which I find a bit disappointing. It definitely gave me some Harry Potter meets The Magicians, High school vibes. So if you're into those stories, you might like this. 🤷‍♀️ The ending sets you up nicely for a book 2. Ultimately, if you are looking for a coming of age, YA fantasy romance (no spice), with Harry Potter vibes. You found it!