Amazon Summary:
For fans of Cassandra Clare's City of Bones and Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke & Bone, The Girl at Midnight is the story of a modern girl caught in an ancient war.
Beneath the streets of New York City live the Avicen, an ancient race of people with feathers for hair and magic running through their veins. Age-old enchantments keep them hidden from humans. All but one. Echo is a runaway pickpocket who survives by selling stolen treasures on the black market, and the Avicen are the only family she's ever known.
Echo is clever and daring, and at times she can be brash, but above all else she's fiercely loyal. So when a centuries-old war crests on the borders of her home, she decides it's time to act.
Legend has it that there is a way to end the conflict once and for all: find the Firebird, a mythical entity believed to possess power the likes of which the world has never seen. It will be no easy task, though if life as a thief has taught Echo anything, it's how to hunt down what she wants . . . and how to take it.
But some jobs aren't as straightforward as they seem. And this one might just set the world on fire.
Book Review:
Melissa Grey’s “The Girl at Midnight” showcases the
exotic and adventurous lives of the ‘Avicen’ people and will leave you on the
edge of your seat. This story is narrated similar to a movie; where the
characters are vividly expressed through a spectator-like position. The reader is able to get a full grasp on all
that’s happening.
The story’s brisk plot-line and moderately
short chapters allows the tale to flow together with ease making it an easy and
enjoyable read. It is an upbeat
and fascinating book that showcases the exploration of the legend of the
Avicen. Overall, I really enjoyed this book as it has a little something for
everyone and kept me engaged throughout every page. If you are a reader of magic,
action, adventure, or all of the above, this book is perfect to satisfy your
literature needs. This book was very well written and I would definitely
recommend it. I would give it 5 out of 5 stars ★★★★★. Next time you step into your local library make sure to
give this book a go!
Happy
reading!
~Jenna (Teen Reviewer)
“One
needs only a single match to start a fire”
“Every
good fairy tale has a kernel of truth to it.”
~Melissa Grey, The Girl at Midnight
