I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I unfortunately dnfed this book pretty quick. I was about 20% in and just realized the writing style isn't for me. Thank you for the opportunity!

This one was a little much for all the story that is less than 300 pages. It was over bogged by dialogue and descriptions.

Short and sweet!

I loved being immersed in this world, so I was sad to see it was over in only over a 200 or so pages. The characters were unique and each had a distinct voice. The plot and pacing was fast and well-developed. I really liked the main characters but the instant love was a little off-putting, where the love interest falls for her within a week. Overall, a quick read!

Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for the e-arc!

Ich weiß ehrlich gesagt nicht, wie ich dieses Buch bewerten soll, da ich es aufgrund relativ kurzer Ausleihdauer (ohne Verlängerung) nicht lesen konnte.

This is a unique and fun take on Norse mythology and I enjoyed every moment of it.
It's well-written, moves along at a great pace, and has fantastic world and character building.

This was fantasy, There's a lot of magic that goes on in this book. It was enemies to lovers and secrets to unravel, found family. I really enjoyed it. There's a few books to this series that I haven't read yet, but am looking forward to diving into to get a better understanding of this novel.

This was a fun immersive read in a fascinating mythological world. I do wish that I had known it was a spin-off of a previously existing world of novels, as I would have read those first, but I don't think it is impossible to read this book without having read the others. The characters were lovable and imperfect (but that's when they are their best) and I am invested enough to now want to go back and read the other books by Kuivalainen! 3 ⭐, with hopes for even better investment once I read the other books to round out the world!!

*Thank you again to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

I loved the premise of this book! The characters were loveable, well rounded, and the growth/development was well done. The writing style had me hooked, and the pacing was incredible. I would love to read more from this Author!

Thank you to Netgalley the Publisher, of BHC Press, and the author Amy Kuivalainen for providing and allowing me to review this book. Which, I'm giving my honest and sincere review.

"Of Starlight and Midnight" by Amy Kuivalainen swept me away on an exhilarating journey filled with adventure, romance, and magic. From the moment I dove into the pages, I was entranced by the seamless blend of Norse mythology and thrilling storytelling.

The story picks up two years after the events in Russia, where light-elf brothers Aramis and Søren, alongside their ally Anya, fought to restore peace to the Álfr mountain city of Svetilo. Yet, despite the city's safety, the remnants of their past adventures still linger in the form of scattered books and relics on the supernatural black market.
When Aramis stumbles upon a lead regarding a mysterious book of magic, he and Søren embark on a new quest that leads them into the heart of danger. Meanwhile, librarian Asta finds herself drawn into their world of secrets and intrigue, grappling with her own grief and the mysteries surrounding her inheritance.

As Asta reluctantly teams up with the enigmatic Dr. Søren Madsen, their journey takes a treacherous turn when they are attacked by dark elves. With danger lurking at every turn, alliances are tested, secrets unravel, and the true power of friendship and love is put to the test.

"Of Starlight and Midnight" is a mesmerizing tale that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Amy Kuivalainen's rich storytelling and vivid world-building transported me to a realm where myth and magic collide, and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. With its compelling characters and pulse-pounding action, this book is a must-read for fans of fantasy and adventure.

Romance, fantasy and Norse mythology.
I liked it and appreciated world building and storytelling.
A more complete review will follow
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Unfortunately I was unable to read this fantasy story that I was very excited to read prior to it's Archive date. I had logged into my calendar when the archive date was and was saddened to see that it was unable to download. I do see that it is available on Kindle and I will likely be reading it there, Thank you for giving me this opportunity to read this story.

A big thanks to NetGalley and BHC Press for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Why is it spicy?

Of Starlight and Midnight by Amy Kuivalainen is a fantasy novel that plays on the idea of fate. It’s been two years since light-elf brothers Aramis and Søren fought beside Anya in Russia. The Álfr mountain city of Svetilo is safe once more, but their books and relics are still scattered on the supernatural black market. When Aramis gets a lead on a book of magic, he and Søren decide to investigate and find more than they bargained for. Librarian Asta is still grieving over the death of her mother. All she wants to do is hide at the University of Oslo, unravel the mysteries of the strange book she inherited, and hang out with Tyra—the cool Norwegian cousin she never knew she had. The last thing she wants is to help arrogant Dr. Søren Madsen work on his book, no matter how good-looking he is, but she doesn’t want to get fired so she reluctantly agrees. Søren knows Asta is hiding something and when they are attacked by dark elves, he and Aramis will stop at nothing to learn the truth about the two mysterious women. But Tyra has a past of her own, and she’ll do anything to protect Asta’s secrets, even if it means siding with the dangerous light-elf brothers in a deadly war of dark and light.

I loved the whole vibes of this book, but I just don't think it was for me....

Of Starlight and Midnight follows light-elf brothers Aramis and Soren as they search for lost magical relics, and have a chance meeting with Asta, a young woman with unidentified magical qualities.

This is a standalone novel set in the same world as Kuivalainen’s Firebird Faerie Tales series, which I have not read. The story is harder to become immersed in due to expansive histories and references to past characters from the series that I am unfamiliar with.
This is a very fast-paced book which is great if you like action and moving plot. Unfortunately, due to this, there is not much character development in the story. If you like an insta-love story with a bit of spice, then this will be right up your alley.

Thank you to NetGalley and BHC Press for an eARC of this book

Thank you to NetGalley, BHC press and Amy Kuivalainen for the opportunity to read this ARC and provide an honest, written review.

The story follows light-elf brothers Aramis and Soren as they hunt for lost magical relics, and have a chance meeting with Asta, a young woman with unidentified magical qualities. When dark elves appear and try to capture Asta, Aramis and Soren protect her and decide to help her uncover her mysterious past and how her past is tied into the historical conflict between the light and dark elves.

This is a standalone novel set in the same world as Kuivalainen’s Firebird Faerie Tales series, which I have not read. The story was harder to become immersed into due to expansive histories and frequent references to past characters from the series that I was unfamiliar with. This story will likely be more enjoyable for fans of the Firebird Faerie Tales series as they understand the lore.

The Norse mythology details held my interest but the pacing of this novel was erratic. The beginning was rushed to move the story along which gave Soren and Asta’s relationship an Instalove feel. The middle was paced well and was the best part of the story in my opinion, until the last 40 pages or so which felt like a race to wrap up lose ends before the finish.

Things I enjoyed: the magic! Kuivalainen’s descriptive way of giving each person’s powers unique characteristics was wonderful. I enjoyed the way she explored how magic feels in your body when you use it, and how it feels to interact with another person’s magic. It really helped to visualize the use of magic throughout the story. I also enjoyed the found family vibes, I think it is a testament to Asta’s loyalty that she continued to stand by her friends who had supported her while she discovered the truth about who she really is.

pretty fun, if not spectacular. a cool casual read but not an amazingly spectacular read. perhaps better if you read the main books beforehand. thanks for the arc

Set two years after the events of the Firebird trilogy, Soren and Aramis finally get their (not quite finished) happy ending. THIS is the book I've been waiting for since I first started the series. I say "not quite finished" HEA because although the story ends with a HEA, there's a tease for a future story and I am 100% for it!

I don't normally enjoy insta-love/insta-attraction. Soren+Asta and Aramis+Tyra both fall into that category, but I think that the author did an excellent job with it. This story focuses on the two couples almost equally, which is a shift from a lot of romance books I read. The banter/dialogue, the background, and the personality of all four characters are different enough that each point in the story is interesting to follow along with. I didn't feel myself wanting to go back to the other couple's POV because both were good.

I wouldn't recommend reading this book without reading the firebird fairietales first- without the background, I don't see this story hitting the same way. However, it IS a standalone and can be read as such.

Thank you Netgalley and BHC Press for an advanced e-copy of this book. Publication date was March 19th- this book is a wonderful addition to the series and I look forward to seeing what happens next.

I’ve come to realize that I’m just aggressively obsessed with everything @authoramy writes but that’s because she never seems to miss and Of Starlight and Midnight is another great read AND it’s available tomorrow!

Of Starlight and Midnight is a spin-off from her Firebird Faerie Tales series, and this story follows the brothers Aramis and Søren as they track down a book of magic that had been taken from the city of Svetilo but during this, they uncover more than they bargained for when they meet Asta, the unassuming librarian, who is searching for answers about her own mysterious book, and her new cousin Tyra

This book follows the twisted path of fate, especially when the Norns intervene in that fate, and it is chock full of witty banter and Norse mythology-driven adventures.

This is a multi point of view story, and we get to watch as Asta and Tyra’s paths unfold. Finally, before getting to the goodies, I have to add my favorite quote from this book which comes from Tyra.

“If I wanted to kill you, I’d do it to your face. I’m a lady like that.”

Goodies

✨ Elves and Norse mythology

✨ Magic

✨ Found family

✨ Multi POV

✨ Superior banter

✨ Secret identities

✨ Protective males

✨ Who did this to you?

4 🌟
2 🌶️

OHMIGOSH! I love the Firebird Faerie Tales! I had so much fun with the Exorcist and the Demon Hunter, and now Starlight and Midnight are Aramis and Soren from the Firebird series. I did not read the Firebird series, but I know I need to go back because it appears that essential side characters are getting their HEA. And trust me, that is catnip for me. I loved that this was a slow burn but fraught with tension between Asta, Soren, Tyra, and Aramis. I loved the mystery of Asta's heritage, which they were all trying to decipher. I immensely enjoyed Tyra's powers, her attitude, and her t-shirts! I devoured this book, and I want more! Asta and Tyra are dark elves, while Aramis and Soren are light elves. I feel there could be more written about them. But then again, I believed more could be written in the Exorcist and Demon Hunter world, but maybe that is the mark of an excellent standalone. Leave them with a happy ending but still hankering for more.

The book had a nice pace; descriptions were shown, not explained to you, with a lot of burdensome dialogue. I felt that the final battle and ending were rushed, hence my first thought that this would be a duology, but instead, I felt we were rushed to a conclusion. My biggest criticism is the book was moving along at a good pace, and all at once, we hit 90%, and things went into overdrive. Couldn't savor the ending the way I would have liked.

Regardless, Amy Kuivalainen can write more of the faerie tales or do some continuations of the ones she's written--I'm here for them!

Thank you @NetGalley and @BHCPress for the Advanced Reader Copy. These opinions are my own.

I loved this book so much! The flirty fun and banter between Tyra and Aramis made this book absolutey one of my instant all time favorites.

Of Starlight and Midnight is in the same world as Kuivalainen's Tales of the Firebird series, and takes place a few years later. Unlike The Exorcist and the Demon Hunter, I don't think you necessarily have to read the original series to read Starlight, although it helps. Starlight follows light-elf brothers Aramis and Søren (a favorite of mine in the Firebird series), now reconnected and searching for artifacts stolen from their magical site of Svetilo. They've tracked one to Oslo and librarian Asta seems to hold the key to finding it. Asta is greiving for her mother and would rather spend time figuring out her own life and her mother's secrets than helping arrogant Søren- but a magical attack by dark elves throws everyone's plans into chaos.

Asta is kind of the stock character in some ways: she has magic and sercrets surrounding her, but she doesn't know it. I liked her because she stood up to Søren and his arrogant attitude from the beginning and completely knocked him off his game. He didn't know what he was doing when it came to Asta and it was fun watching this complete badass from the Firebird series be a confused wreck, and a total sweet guy with Asta as he helps her sort out her life once he's accidentally blown it up.

But it was Tyra who really stole the show for me. Asta's long-lost 'cousin', she is a dark elf. And just like Aramis and Søren are protectors of their people, Tyra is a next level protector. She's more likely to be saving Aramis than need saving, is as lethal with her sarcasm as her blades, and obsessed with modern Marvel and Lord of the Rings movies. Possibly for all the things they got wrong about the mythologies, but she still loves them. Like Søren and Aramis, Tyra has a dark past and plenty of broken pieces to her. But she rarely allows her past to control her present mood and to say she's perfect for lightening up the brothers is an understatement. She literally runs rings around Aramis, yet he's just what she needs in her own moments of doubt.

I wish the book had been longer, and the ending was a bit rushed. But to me the story was really about the four main characters and their growth, their journey to discovering how their broken peices could fit together and how they didn't have to be perfect themselves to be perfect for someone else. Learning to trust someone and lean on them when they needed to, and giving Søren and Aramis the happiness they deserved, made a great story for me. I have to say I enjoyed it more than The Exorcist and the Demon Hunter. This was a fun, light-hearted, fantasy with entertaining characters. Tyra alone made this one that kept me smiling all the way.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and BHC Press in exchange for an honest review