I got this as an arc from NetGalley

I was so intrigued by this book at first. The premise seemed very interesting and I was excited to get into it. However, I didn’t like a single character and the switch in povs made it hard to keep track. I completely forgot who one of the characters was and that was concerning since I read it in two days. The little backstory of the library donor felt unnecessary but was interesting. I may read something else by this author but I don’t have the highest of hopes.

I hate to be with the voice of the majority on this one, but I just wasn't engaged by this book. It seems to be marketed as Adult, and they're all at least of age to be graduating from college, but I think the target demographic is much more suited to a young YA audience.

Unfortunately the characters had very simplistic thoughts, so their POVs held little interest for me. I found it repetitive that even 80% into the novel we were being told for the umpteenth time about the setup and plan for the night's events.

And the final reveal? Not only was it telegraphed early on, but it was kinda incredible that a group of collegiate students who attend or work at this specific library would be unaware of that fact. Cause it honestly felt like a flashing neon sign to me, a non-librarian who doesn't work at this library renowned for that sort of thing.

That Night in the Library follows seven students who spend the night in the library. They wanted to perform some ritual. The book has multiple points of view.

The book isn’t bad. But I don’t know if it’s good either. I’ll probably forget about it. The characters were one dimensional and unimpressive. We didn’t get a good look at any of them. The plot jumped around and confused me at times.

This author can write. I can see great books in her future. This one just didn’t impress. I’m not writing her off.

I received this ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

If you’ve ever seen the movie Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, that’s the vibe I got from this read. It was a quick and easy listen. However, I did feel like the story line lacked a climax. It pretty much kept the same pace through out.

I got about half-way through this audiobook and couldn't continue. This audiobook was very disappointing and unengaging. I didn't connect with any of the characters, and didn't find myself caring about any of them. I felt that the narrator had a clear voice, but didn't execute the story well enough. There was no emotion or suspense that the plot needed.

In terms of the story, it was a major letdown. Not only was the pacing too slow, but it was boring for long periods of time. It wasn't suspense building, it was just dragging on. Eventually, when an event would happen, they were too predictable.

Seven students lock themselves in the basement of the rare book library. Soon after the Greek mythology themed gathering starts, the lights go out and one of them is dead. They aren't the first death of the night either..

I love the idea of the book, it just wasn't as an exciting listen as I had hoped. There is so much promise. I did enjoy Hannah Cabell narrating!

Thank you NetGalley and RB Media | Recorded Books for an advanced audio copy.

Unfortunately this book was not for me. The premise of seven graduate students conducting an ancient ritual in the locked basement of university library was an interesting one. However when they almost all of them took acid to enhance the experience I began to loose interest in the credulity of the characters. Are not grad students supposed to be smarter than that? And then the first student dies with more to follow. The story just did not make any sense to me and I'm afraid I cannot recommend it. 2 stars.

The night in the library starts off with 7 graduating students sneaking into the rare book library the night before graduation for a night of rituals and fun. Things quickly go wrong when one student dies. It was a med paced book that I enjoyed.

Seven students. One lock-in at the library overnight. What could go wrong??

Rituals, murder, secrets, and dark academia all play into this incredibly disturbing night at the library. Can they make it till morning?

Although this story was not really for me, I think others will enjoy it. I will suggest picking it up if like a mystery/horror story.

Thank you to the publishers for my gifted ALC.

The Night in the Library by Eva Jurczyk promises a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue set in the depths of a university's rare books library. The premise—a group of students locked in overnight, facing a series of chilling events—holds immense potential for a thrilling read.

However, despite the intriguing setup, the execution of the story fell flat for me. While the premise hinted at a captivating exploration of fear, secrets, and the power of literature, the narrative failed to deliver on its promise.

The characters lacked depth, and their interactions felt forced, failing to evoke the tension and suspense essential for a successful mystery. Furthermore, the plot twists were predictable, robbing the story of its ability to truly surprise and captivate.

Ultimately, The Night in the Library left me wanting more. While the idea of being trapped in a library with a murderer is undeniably intriguing, the execution of this novel failed to engage me fully.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC/audiobook. You said, "We hope you enjoy this book." And I would like to reply that I did! Not my personal favourite of narrators, but she speaks clearly and is easy to understand, which is most important. This locked room mystery gets 4 stars from me, only for the reason that so many people contaminated the crime scenes. Surely by now everyone would know better!

I was fortunate enough to get to read "That Night in the Library", by Eva Jurczyk, so I was really excited when I was given the chance to listen to the audio book, and it did not disappoint. The narrator did an amazing job of keeping me up at night, both because I couldn't stop listening, and because it was even scarier as an audio book. I absolutely enjoyed every spooky moment.

I loved the premise of this book and I actually thought the ending was pretty clever as well. It's just the stuff in the middle I didn't care for.

These characters are awful. I was hoping more of them would die so I could stop hearing from them. I don't mean that I dislike the characters, I mean they were written as exaggerated caricatures instead of people. The whole basement part gets really confusing as well. It seems like a bit of an homage to Lord of the Flies since they get crazed, but it was not well done.

I wish so desperately that this was a first draft so that things could be changed as it held so much promise.


Thank you to NetGalley and the author for my advance copy of this audiobook.

1.5 stars rounded up
Overall, just not for me. There was just too much going on. Way too much going on. I understand that the author was trying to write a twisty book that would leave us guessing, but it just left me really confused. And don't even get me started on how insufferable every single character was. Honestly, if this hadn't been an ARC, it would've been a DNF

On the night before graduation, 7 college grad students, lock themselves in the basement of the scholastic library in order to perform the Elysian Mysteries, hoping to be free of fear. But almost as soon as the ceremony begins, the lights go out and one of the students drops dead. But who killed him?
Possibly because they had been fasting and then dropped acid, the situation goes from bad to worse. And people keep dying. And the conclusion will leave you needing more of a conclusion.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and RB Digital for this audio e-arc.*

Thanks to #NetGalley and #RBMedia for the book #ThatNightInTheLibrary by #EvaJurczyk. Seven students, decide to do a Greek ritual the night before graduation. This ritual has to occur in the basement of the library. As the night goes on and the lights go out, one by one they start dying. Who will be left to survive and who is responsible. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it.

Thanks to RB Media, NetGalley, author Eva Jurczyk, and narrator Hannah Cabell for an entertaining and engaging audiobook. This was a great locked room mystery with a group of young college students who are on the eve of graduation choose to spend the night at the school library participating in a special ritual. All should have been fun and a wonderful experience to end their college life but then someone dies mysteriously and they find they are trapped. This is when their true sides come out and secrets are spilled that cause more death. Who will live to see the morning? Is the person standing next to you really someone you can trust or are they someone that will kill you to remove you from a plum job you hoped to get?
I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters and their reactions. I admit the final twist was a bit of a surprise but I like that. Loved the idea of the Library as a character. (Not really a spoiler just an observation!) Highly recommend this book—great book especially for a rainy day read—curled up with a hot drink and blanket 😊

That Night in The Library is a great read for anyone that enjoys mystery with horror!
This book begins by introducing the different characters. Later on, there is a murder. I found myself asking who did it all the way through the story! I’m usually pretty good at figuring out who done it but couldn’t this time! The story kept me guessing. I really enjoyed the end! What a crazy story! I could see this being a movie. My only negative critique is that the beginning was slow for me. With that said, the audiobook was the way to go.

3.5 out of 5 Stars

Twas an good thriller to read on a weekend.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc.