Nightbirds is quite the start to a thrilling new YA Fantasy series.
It's filled with action and adventure, forbidden magic, political intrigue, and strong female main characters.
Easily five stars! Incredibly unputdownable!
This story has so many little details about the magic system and the court hierarchy and Armstrong has woven it in such a way that it makes perfect sense as you traverse each page. I felt that the plot flowed quite smoothly. I was easily engrossed the entire time.
All the Nightbird ladies are fantastic in their own way...completely different from each other, but I think Matilde is my favorite with her sassy, sarcastic personality.
"He doesn't answer--just stands there like a handsome piece of driftwood."
I laughed out loud at some of her inner thoughts.
Being the first in a new series, Nightbirds does end on 'To Be Continued'. I do think the story wraps up nicely with a 'happy for now' type ending, but there was one loose end in particular that I am completely bummed didn't get wrapped up. That being said, I cannot wait for the next book as I need to know what happens next!
If you're looking for your next witchy read, I highly recommend this one!
HUGE thank you to PenguinTeen for the ARC to read, enjoy, and honestly review!
It's filled with action and adventure, forbidden magic, political intrigue, and strong female main characters.
Easily five stars! Incredibly unputdownable!
This story has so many little details about the magic system and the court hierarchy and Armstrong has woven it in such a way that it makes perfect sense as you traverse each page. I felt that the plot flowed quite smoothly. I was easily engrossed the entire time.
All the Nightbird ladies are fantastic in their own way...completely different from each other, but I think Matilde is my favorite with her sassy, sarcastic personality.
"He doesn't answer--just stands there like a handsome piece of driftwood."
I laughed out loud at some of her inner thoughts.
Being the first in a new series, Nightbirds does end on 'To Be Continued'. I do think the story wraps up nicely with a 'happy for now' type ending, but there was one loose end in particular that I am completely bummed didn't get wrapped up. That being said, I cannot wait for the next book as I need to know what happens next!
If you're looking for your next witchy read, I highly recommend this one!
HUGE thank you to PenguinTeen for the ARC to read, enjoy, and honestly review!