3.5 ⭐️

*I listened to the audiobook.*

The return of the sworn solder, Angus, and Miss Potter! This book continues the trios’ adventures in the supernatural following the ending of “What Moves the Dead.”

Easton, Angus, and Miss Potter retreat to Easton’s family’s hunting lounge in the mountains of Gallacia. Surrounded by a small village, Easton hears murmurs of superstition and fear regarding her late father’s lodge. The longtime caretaker has passed away and the villagers believe it is because of a spirit haunting the lodge.

On to my thoughts. With the book being a continuation, I would recommend that “What Moves the Dead” be read first as there are many references to the Ushers and what was experienced there. I found this book both better and less than “What Moves the Dead.” It was slow and most of the book was spent building up to the spookiness at the end, just like WMTD. I didn’t find the subject matter as interesting as the Ushers and the gothic setting. The hares were simply too good. I did appreciate less backstory about Gallacia and information I did find necessary to the plot (and a novella) that dulled WMTD for me. I felt like WFAN got to the point a little quicker, or at least felt like it. I liked the flow and ease of this book, but found the first creeper.

As for the audiobook, I didn’t love the narrator. I am a physical book person so my opinion is a bit biased.

Overall, I enjoyed it. It’s still worth a read and I would read another continuation, should there be one. It had its creepy moments. I enjoyed the folklore.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the access to the ARC audiobook. I appreciate the opportunity so very much!

I wanted to start off by saying thank you to NetGalley and T.Kingfisher for the ALC of What Feasts at Night.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book of Alex Easton’s Adventure or Well Trauma: What Moves The Dead. What Feast at Night was as intense as the first book, just takes some time.

I really enjoy what T. Kingfisher writes. I love their writing style, the lore, and the unique characters. While I first believed this sequel didn't have the same level of spark that came with What Moves the Dead, a Fall of the House of Usher-inspired retelling, I was far from wrong. This book was thoroughly enjoyable and contained the same deep-rooted, fungi and nature-related imagery. However, the mood and atmosphere of this book are just as unnerving and engaging as the first. I will state that at first, I thought this book lacked the same skin-crawling feeling we had in the first novel. It wasn't till chapter 12 that we actually got that skin-crawling gore. After this gore, we got such an intense, nerve-wracking experience, precisely what I expected from this author. I was a bit upset as this was closer to the novel's end; however, the wait was indeed worth it.

I do want to say, Alex Easton, a non-binary soldier, was such a great character to follow and learn more about through the rest of the novella.

The audio, accompanied with this story, was a magical experience. I did think in the beginning; the narrator was lackluster; however, as the book went on, the narrator brought a depth to the tale and to the characters, allowing a seamless listen.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of What Feasts at Night, sequel to T. Kingfisher's What Moves The Dead.

At this point, I'll read anything T. Kingfisher writes. I love their writing style, prose and unique characters. While it didn't have the same level of spark that I felt with the Fall of the House of Usher retelling, it was thoroughly enjoyable and contained the same visceral, fungi and nature-related imagery.

Small trigger warning: Horse-related decomposition. (I was not emotionally prepared)

The mood and atmosphere of this book is just as creepy and engaging as the first. While I don't think that I loved the story as much as the first in the series, it was still fun and intriguing. Alex is still such a great character to follow and learn more about through the novella. I really loved reading this and look forward to more!

Wow, what an entertaining continuation of Alex Easton's journey! I enjoy their outlook on life and their moments of retrospection. The myth mixed with mystery, and all the side characters were a pleasure to read about.

This was not as spooky and eerie as What Moves the Dead, but a great sequel nonetheless.

I would disagree that this could be a stand alone, as this book grants only a deeper look into the mysteries Alex stumbles upon and their past. What Moves the Dead and What Feasts at Night would be a perfect series to read back to back on an evening off with a tea or glass of wine.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC!

Thank you, NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for providing me with an advanced listening copy in exchange for an honest review.

So, here's the deal: if you enjoyed "What Moves the Dead," you'll want to read this book ASAP. While it might not quite reach the same level of eeriness, and goosebumps as What Moves the Dead it's still a... wild... ride... Also, disclaimer: while you can read it as a standalone I STRONGLY recommend you read the first one so you won't miss all the references and a lot of the character development.

I adored the narrator. Their voice is so on point with the story vibes! It has the "wise person" quality that I think fits perfectly with this kind of book. And the way they gave each character their voice and distinctive personality! I would love to hear more books narrated by them.

Kingfisher's writing is so compelling. The way she describes everything makes you feel like you're right there in Easton's family hunting lodge. The creepy vibes were *chef's kiss*. And don't get me started on the dream sequences. It was like being there, inside Alex's brain, living the nightmares with them. Pure gold.

I love we got to see more of the characters that endeared me in What Moves the Dead like witty Angus and mushroom-expert Miss Potter teaming up with Easton and bantering in what felt like very funny and wholesome moments. I particularly enjoyed getting to know Alex better, getting deeper into their war experiences and the way they processed their PTSD. One of the things I appreciate the most about Kingfisher's writing is the way she balances the more serious, spooky moments with dry humour and wittiness, without making dark scenes lose their essence or taking gravity from emotional ones.

I do gotta say, there were a few moments when the story felt like it lost its pace. And I didn't understand some of the choices the author made. Also, since I'm already being persnickety, I would have liked a bit more bit more horror action. But hey, that's just me being greedy because I couldn't get enough of this world Kingfisher has created.

In the end, "What Feasts at Night" might not be perfect, but it's pretty darn close. If you're into gothic horror, spooky, atmospheric reads with a side of humor, do yourself a favour and dive into this book. Trust me, you won't regret it!

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for this opportunity to read rate and review this arc which will be available 2/13/24

This was pure freaking magic for my ear holes. The narrator brought such a depth to the tale and to the characters that it was a seamless listen. Honestly it is a treat for your auditory senses.

4.5★

T Kingfisher has to be one of my favorite authors.  Her words are beautifully lyrical without being overdone.

What Feasts At Night is a gothic and atmospheric paranormal horror novella with amazing folklore. It isn't my favorite of her books, but definitely up there on the list.

Alex Easten is an indepth main character and I love the non binary representation. I don't feel like I get to see that too often in books. I'm happy T Kingfisher decided to keep Miss Potter and her fungi hobby in this novel as well.

I am not familiar with the original Allan Edgar Poe story but this one was lovely. It's not as slow as What Moves The Dead, but also not as bizarre in my opinion. I would highly recommend reading What Moves The Dead first, however it isn't completely necessary.

Thank you Net galley and Macmillian Audio for letting my listening to the audiobook ARC. I very much enjoyed it and I am looking forward to read more of her books.

I liked it more than What Moves the Dead! It's creepy and I could feel the atmosphere a lot more on this one. I enjoyed it, it's a good gothic novella. I also appreciated the humor of the narrator, I vibed with it.

The audiobook narration I'm a bit on the fence about. I feel like it could've been better but it's not bad, so do with that what you will.

I wasn’t sure what a sequel to what moves the dead would bring, but I’m all in on Alex Easton now having a having a series. This novel had perfect pacing and was just the right length for this story. The book had interesting world building and I was intrigued to learn more about Galatea. Overall I am hopeful for a next entry in this series!

3.5/5 stars

The first book, <i>What Moves the Dead</i>, was a phenomenal horror novella that’s a very fungal retelling of <i>The Fall of the House of Usher</i>. I loved it when I read it back in the fall, and when I saw it was getting a sequel, I was even more excited! It was the only thing by T. Kingfisher I had read and I figured <i>What Moves at Night</i> would be a great excuse to read more of her work despite having an incredibly long TBR at the moment.

While this book is another solid horror novella, it loses some of the charm, novelty, and creep-factor found in the first book. It’s not a waste of time by any means, but the first book is simply better. I don’t think a reader would miss out by not reading the sequel.

It was also wonderful to hear Avi Roque narrating again! They’re a delight.

This was an excellent audiobook! I love that the reader is non-binary; it make the non-binary character Easton come to life. This story is fun and creepy. Everything is well described and its a great little novella.

Easton is a lot of fun as a protagonist and I had a good time listening to this, but I don't love the 1st person fourth wall break kind of deal that Kingfisher is trying out with this series.

Audiobook production was good, but Avi Roque has never been my favorite audiobook narrator, and especially with this book, the emphasis they'd place in a sentence or way they would say things was just so different than how I would have read it that it really threw me off.

I absolutely enjoyed the second book in this series. It was creepy and sometimes funny. So much love for this cover!

This author has a way of twisting just a few words to the point that they plant themselves deep in your brain. In your dreams. In your phobias. This story follows the characters from What Moves the Dead as they attempt to find solace in their home country. What they don’t expect is folklore haunting their nightmares! But what happens when your nightmares manifest into more?

The audiobook is read by Avi Roque providing many accents to the various characters allowing them to easily stand as their own. I was not able to listen as fast as I normally can with this narrator though.

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and author T. Kingfisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed What Moves the Dead but this sequel fell flat for me. This story is just going in circles, focusing way too much on fine details, Gallacian history (the alcohol?), tinnitus, etc, etc. It is very hard to get in to and doesn't get much more exciting. I do like the narrator and their ability to switch seamlessly between different accents.

Kingfisher delivers again with a chilling horror story following the most lovable sworn soldier protagonist, Alex Easton.
What Feasts at Night follows Easton directly after the events of What Moves the Dead, as they are going back home to Gallacia for a bit of a vacation. When they get there, however, they realize that the townsfolk talk about their house being haunted by something that steals your breath away during the night.
I really adored What Moves the Dead, in part because I read the audiobook. So when I was given a review copy of the audiobook for this one? I was so ecstatic. The narrator does an excellent job of delivering the classic Kingfisher humour that I love so much. I highly recommend listening to this through the audio version if you can.
My issues with the story fall mainly with the second half. I loved how atmospheric it was at the beginning, getting to see Gallacia and hear about Easton’s time in the army was super entertaining. However, I think an extra 50 pages to fully flesh out the horror within the house would’ve just made this book so much better. The second half felt a little rushed and I think more conversation about the entity on the house would’ve rounded this book out perfectly.
Overall, I love Alex and will continue to read Kingfisher’s works even if this one wasn’t her strongest. But I would read anything about Alex and be completely content.

I absolutely love T. Kingfisher and they can do no wrong! I loved the first book in this little series and I may have liked this one even more. These books are always gory and lyrical with just a touch of humor where it was needed. Kingfisher is a master storyteller and can honestly do no wrong in my book! If you want a unique horror experience I would definitely check out Kingfisher and this duology specifically is amazing.

I have enjoyed some of the author's previous books so I requested this one. I understood that it was a companion novel but early on I realized that I did not have enough information to properly read and review this title.

I requested this one because it might be an upcoming title I would like to review on my Youtube Channel. However, after reading the first several chapters I have determined that this book does not suit my tastes. So I decided to DNF this one.

Another creepy read in the books for T.Kingfisher! What Feats at Night was so well detailed i could almost feel the dampness of the manor house as I read. It’s the second novel (really a novella at just over 160 pages) in the Sworn Soldier series. I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as I did the first but it was still enthralling and kept a great pace.

I’m sure you could read this without reading What Moves the Dead but I think you’d be missing out on some of the references the characters make and their backstory which would most likely affect your reading experience.

At it’s core, this is a ghost story and the atmospheric, vivid writing by Kingfisher does an amazing job at pulling you into Gallacia with the characters. I loved the sense of unease straight from the beginning that didn’t let up once in the entirety of the story. It is listed in the horror genre but it was far more unsettling/creepy than it was outright scary. If horror isn’t your cup of tea but you like gothic, this is definitely something you should try!

I listened to the audiobook verision of this book and the narrator did an amazing job keeping the story’s pace and giving every character their own sense of self. The audio book is only about 5 hours so it’s a quickie. I really enjoyed the experience of getting to listen to this.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this quick book. T.Kingfisher hasn’t let me down yet!!

Thank you Tor Nightfire and Netgalley for providing me with this audiobook in exchange for a honest review.