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Book Brief
427
Novel • Fiction
Itreya • Fantasy World
2016
YA
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff follows a young person named Mia Corvere, who seeks revenge for her family by joining a school of assassins. This dark fantasy novel explores themes of vengeance, identity, and resilience within a richly built world. Mia aims to master deadly skills to confront those who wronged her.
Dark
Mysterious
Gritty
Suspenseful
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
130,555 ratings
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Review Roundup
Jay Kristoff's Nevernight expertly blends dark fantasy elements with complex characters and intricate world-building. Readers praise its innovative narrative style and gripping plot but note the dense prose and extensive footnotes can be cumbersome at times. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of mature, richly detailed fantasy.
Who Should Read Nevernight?
A reader who enjoys dark fantasy, complex characters, and intricate world-building would relish Nevernight by Jay Kristoff. Fans of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire or Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series will appreciate its mature themes, ruthless politics, and rich narrative depth.
130,555 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
427
Novel • Fiction
Itreya • Fantasy World
2016
YA
18+ years