A review by thenovelmaura
A Thousand Steps into Night by Traci Chee

adventurous hopeful inspiring 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

 Traci Chee did a masterful job with this Japanese-influenced fantasy that reads like a fairy tale. Miuko was easy to root for and you end up navigating this lore-filled world alongside her (with the help of some cool footnotes) as she struggled against her demon curse. The cast of magical side characters were sometimes helpful, sometimes malicious, but always interesting. And there was a complex inner conflict driving the entire story: would it be better for Miuko to become a powerful demon if the alternative is a life as a powerless girl? I loved this fast-paced journey through Awara and (remember when I was raving about We Are Not Free in 2021?) Chee is an autobuy author for me! 
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