Echo is your normal teenage New York City pickpocket…if
normal means stealing magical items, jumping though portals and living with
someone who is thousands of years old. The Girl at Midnight, Melissa Grey’s
strong debut novel, enters us into a world that hides just beyond our world. A world at war. The Avicen, who Echo is aligned with, are
fighting the Drakharin for control of their world. Echo has been taught that the Drakharin are
evil and ruthless. Especially the Dragon
Prince.
Caius looks like a teenager but has been part of this
ancient war for over 250 years. He wants
this war to end. Caius is intent on
finding the Firebird; legend has it that this powerful being is capable of
ending this war once and for all and that whoever controls the Firebird
controls the fate of the war. Two things
to know about Caius: He is Drakharin. He
is also the Dragon Prince.
When the paths of Caius and Echo meet they find themselves
both searching for the Firebird. Both
have secrets about themselves and their journey will teach them much about each
other. They might even like each
other. If the world doesn’t end.
The Girl at Midnight
is a fast-paced book that kept me on edge.
I enjoyed the Echo’s sharp wit and the interplay she had with the other
characters in the book. Science fictiony
YA lit can be harder for me to get into but I enjoyed the world Grey
created. A small complaint I have is
that the ending of the book seemed rushed; A LOT happened in the last 50 pages.
I am glad this book is a part of a series because I want to know where this
story will lead.
I have bought a copy of this book and can’t wait to add to
my classroom library. This type of novel
will appeal to many of my students and there is already a waiting list to check
it out! I recommend The Girl at Midnight to those looking for an exciting read with
strong characters and whose journey you will get to enjoy through multiple
books.
Note: I received this book for free in exchange for an
honest review.
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