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As always, an absolutely gorgeous and chilling tale by T. Kingfisher. I cannot wait to see what story comes next!

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What Feasts at Night doesn’t evoke the same atmospheric vibe for me as What Moves the Dead. But the story is chilling nonetheless.

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I liked this book more than What Moves the Dead, and I'm not exactly sure why but I did. Great pacing and atmosphere contained in a little book, with a welcome return to the characters from the first book. New character Bors is an absolute sweetheart, and I love the way this book ended. Hopefully, Kingfisher will continue Alex's reluctant adventures with the supernatural.

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I love T. Kingfisher but was disappointed with What Moves the Dead. While I enjoyed Alex as a character, I never connected with the story. I wanted to try the sequel because I love Kingfisher's writing. I am happy I did. I enjoyed this much more than What Moves. I found the story more compelling and liked the side characters more. I think if you enjoyed What Moves you will also like this. I would say try this even if What Moves disappointed you.


Thank you to NetGalley, MacMillan Audio, and Tor Publishing Group for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I'm not sure if it's because I wasn't as familiar with the lore or because I loved the idea of a Poe retelling, but I liked the previous book better. This was still entertaining, especially for spooky season.

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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.

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eerie and ambient, this follow-up to kingfisher’s adaptation of “the fall of the house of usher” is compelling and spooky. i appreciate the development of alex easton as a protagonist and the enrichment of the narrative beyond “what moves the dead,” creating a rich, complex world that stays true to its gothic origins.

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If T. Kingfisher writes it, I'm going to read it and I'm going to love it - this book is no exception! I loved diving back into the world of What Moves the Dead and Kingfisher masterfully crafted another haunting, gothic novella worthy of any Halloween TBR this October!

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I have been so excited to start this one. I loved the first one. I was not disappointed at all in this one. I loved the monster story. It was so good. All poor Alex wants is some rest but instead they are faced with a mess to clean up and some very strange things happening. I am such a fan of the folklore of the breath stealing monster. With this monster, you are not safe awake or in sleep. I will read anything T. Kingfisher writes. Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

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Thank you Netgalley, author, and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this book early.

I am a huge fan of T.Kingfisher and request her books the second I see them on Netgalley. This woman can write and writes well, and generally her novellas are everything I want in a story. They're short, but the story isn't lacking (generally). This one though suffers from a lot of fillers that I found annoying. The constant use of (), repeating of information, and there was not enough horror. Though when we are given the scary bits, they are terrifying. Sadly, though, the ending was very anticlimactic and not really scary at all. It wasn't tense, and fell flat.

I loved this exploration into folklore. I think that I had heard of moroi before, but really didn't know much about them and wouldn't have minded if there were some real life accounts thrown into the story to act as proof of what was happening.

Alex, Angus and Miss Potter are amazing characters and I hope T.Kingfisher writes more featuring them.

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Thank you NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for an ebook of "What Feasts at Night" by T. Kingfisher in exchange for an honest review. I would recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a slow burn or gothic horror. It is the perfect concoction of storytelling, mystery solving, and conversations. Kingfisher has a writing style I haven't seen before. I am personally a fan of medium to fast paced books, so it took me a bit longer to get through than usual. It is a great idea, and I love the way the plot includes twists, creatures, and the supernatural.

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Great horror novel!! This held me in suspense my entire read and I enjoyed the major themes it focuses on.

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"**What Feasts the Night**" by T. Kingfisher is a spellbinding and imaginative novel that masterfully blends dark fantasy with richly layered storytelling. Kingfisher's vivid prose and unique world-building create an immersive experience that pulls readers into a mesmerizing and eerie world. The compelling characters and intricate plot twists keep the narrative engaging and unpredictable. This book is a brilliant and captivating read that stands out in the genre.

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Well, who knew you could draw me in and keep there with such a short book. This small book packs big. There was mystery and horror and the unknown and it kept coming. Great sequel to book 1!

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Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for honest feedback.

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Thank you to NetGalley and TOR Publishing for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

Brilliant book! I enjoy everything Kingfisher writes and i will buy hardcopies of everything. The gothic atmosphere is spot on. Another wonderful work!

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Sadly, i could not get into this book and I’ve always enjoyed TK Fisher. No worries, didn’t books satisfy different people!

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Every time T. Kingfisher comes out with a new release I immediately request it and am never disappointed, and What Feasts at Night continued that trend. I loved the first book in this duology and enjoyed the second installment just as much. Thank you Netgalley and Tor Nightfire for my early review copy!

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Eerie, dark, deeply disturbing, but also like the cover, artistic and lushly beautiful as it is disturbing in all the best ways. I have a strong impulse to go back, find the first volume, then read this one again!

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The second book in T. Kingfisher's Sworn Soldier series (which I devoutly hope she continues with! Everyone in these books is delightful – even [especially?] the horse!)

Anyways.

I loved this sequel. This one is not based on anything specific (like What Moves the Dead was based on The Fall of the House of Usher) as far as I can tell, it’s more generic Eastern European mythology. Which absolutely works! I like the moving away from a specific source material and more into the exploration of this particular world.

This will absolutely keep your interest and keep you turning pages to find out what happens.

Nicely atmospheric and more creepy than scary, I would not hesitate to hand this to a teen (perhaps even a tween reader, depending on said tween) reader.

I received a digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinions.

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