A review by mauraplaid
Give Way to Night by Cass Morris

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Give Way to Night picks up the pace after the slower buildup of From Unseen Fire. Circumstances have become more dire in both Iberia and Aven as dark magics threaten our protagonists. My favorite part was the opportunity to spend more time with characters like Alhena and Vibia Sempronia, who played much smaller roles in the first book. 

While the Aven Cycle is historical fantasy rather than fiction, Morris has clearly done her research. Her Aven effortlessly incorporates details of Ancient Roman culture without distracting the reader. 

The Aven Cycle offers rich fantasy that takes its time. These books should be enjoyed slowly, not binge read. Otherwise you might miss the detailed worldbuilding and Morris’s lush prose. 

I eagerly anticipate the next journey back to Aven!