A review by ssellwood
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad 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? Yes

5.0

A book with epic scope and queer love stories, this was an emotional and breathtaking read. Spanning multiple regions each filled with well developed faiths and landscapes, Shannon weaves a story of the trials and joys of feminine power. She discusses the highs and lows of motherhood while exploring both young and mature queer relationships. I will say that the pace is quite changeable, but only due to the twists which keep the 800+ pages engaging. Would recommend to anyone looking for beautiful dragons and queer love with poetic, descriptive prose that reminds me of the Song of Achilles at times.
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