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Midnight Treasure: Discover this immersive new story about werwolves and vampirs, from an award-winning author
A breathtaking new fantasy world from the award-winning author of The Last Wild. In an empire of vampirs and werwolves, Tibor and Roza are hunting a treasure more valuable than gold ... For readers who loved Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures or S.F. Said's Tyger.
Tibor is a child of the night, a werwolf, adopted by his guardian, a powerful vampir. He and his friend Roza are on the deadliest of quests, and one that will test their very immortality. And they're not the only ones hunting for the Midnight Treasure. Battling with bears, wrestling with vampirs and racing against the clock, Tibor and Roza must decide who to trust. And whether they will dare reveal the secrets ... of the Midnight Treasure.
From the award-winning Piers Torday comes this spectacular, irresistible treasure there will be clues, spells, imprisonments and escapes, fights, betrayals ... but above all there will be courage and hope.
Tibor is a child of the night, a werwolf, adopted by his guardian, a powerful vampir. He and his friend Roza are on the deadliest of quests, and one that will test their very immortality. And they're not the only ones hunting for the Midnight Treasure. Battling with bears, wrestling with vampirs and racing against the clock, Tibor and Roza must decide who to trust. And whether they will dare reveal the secrets ... of the Midnight Treasure.
From the award-winning Piers Torday comes this spectacular, irresistible treasure there will be clues, spells, imprisonments and escapes, fights, betrayals ... but above all there will be courage and hope.
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 5, 2024
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Piers Torday
39 books223 followersPiers Torday is an award-winning and best-selling children's writer. Books include The Last Wild, The Dark Wild, The Wild Beyond, The Wild Before, There May Be a Castle, The Lost Magician, and The Frozen Sea, with his latest one, Midnight Treasure, out in September 2024. His work has been translated into 14 languages.
His plays include The Box of Delights (Wilton’s/RSC), Christmas Carol, The Child in the Snow, and The Wind in the Wilton’s (Wilton’s Music Hall). The Little Angel Theatre has adapted his book There May Be a Castle for the stage.
The son of Paul Torday (Salmon Fishing in the Yemen), he completed his father’s final unfinished novel, The Death of an Owl and co-founded the Paul Torday Memorial Prize for Debut Novelists over 60.
He has contributed short stories to Winter Magic, Scoop, and Return to Wonderland, nonfiction pieces for The Book of Hopes, The Writer’s Map, and Swallowed by a Whale, reviewed books for The Guardian, The Literary Review, and The Spectator, and judged The Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, The Costa Book Awards, and the British Book Awards.
Piers is also Chair of the Society of Authors Sustainability Steering Committee, a trustee of The Unicorn Theatre, Patron of Shrewsbury Book Fest and an Artistic Associate at Wilton’s Music Hall.
His plays include The Box of Delights (Wilton’s/RSC), Christmas Carol, The Child in the Snow, and The Wind in the Wilton’s (Wilton’s Music Hall). The Little Angel Theatre has adapted his book There May Be a Castle for the stage.
The son of Paul Torday (Salmon Fishing in the Yemen), he completed his father’s final unfinished novel, The Death of an Owl and co-founded the Paul Torday Memorial Prize for Debut Novelists over 60.
He has contributed short stories to Winter Magic, Scoop, and Return to Wonderland, nonfiction pieces for The Book of Hopes, The Writer’s Map, and Swallowed by a Whale, reviewed books for The Guardian, The Literary Review, and The Spectator, and judged The Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, The Costa Book Awards, and the British Book Awards.
Piers is also Chair of the Society of Authors Sustainability Steering Committee, a trustee of The Unicorn Theatre, Patron of Shrewsbury Book Fest and an Artistic Associate at Wilton’s Music Hall.
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October 31, 2024
When I first saw this book on Instagram, a post from the publisher that it was released, I immediately fell in love with the cover and ordered it. I mean, look at it?? It's gorgeous. It also screamed October at me, so when I got it I planned to read it around Halloween.
Over the weeks, I slowly hyped myself up. I couldn't wait to read this book. Aside from giving Halloween vibes, it sounded right up my alley. Vampires and werewolves - I need MORE werewolves book, a quest, a middle grade fantasy. Yep, I was super hyped.
The book started pretty slow. In my experience, middle grades are usually a bit faster, which is why I enjoy them so much. But I was hopeful it would be faster-paced soon. Sadly, this wasn't until near the ending.
The world building was great and the writing is definitely high quality. It's obvious that this is written by an explosion writer. There were great details to many things and each character, no matter how small their role, came fo life.
The story itself... it felt a little too slow and a bit long. It takes place over a short period of time, but it felt like it took forever to finish this book.
I won't go into details about what the plottwists were, but they weren't predictable. Okay - some were at the beginning, but it felt like they were meant to be. The ending wasn't predictable either. However, it wasn't really surprising either? I didn't really feel anything about it. No shock or surprise. I think I just wasn't into the story enough.
This book wasn't, to my knowledge, promoted as the first in a series, so I was disappointed that the story wasn't finished on the last page, but it was announced the story would continue in a second book. While I was curious how it would end, I'm not sure I would pick up a second book of this.
I also think that maybe middle grade wasn't the right age group. Not that middle graders couldn't enjoy this, but I think the story would've had more potential if it was written to be an early YA novel. It already felt like one, if I'm honest.
Overall, I'm very sad I didn't like this. Given it's lack of ratings, I was prepared to promote this book and try to convince many people to give it a try.
Over the weeks, I slowly hyped myself up. I couldn't wait to read this book. Aside from giving Halloween vibes, it sounded right up my alley. Vampires and werewolves - I need MORE werewolves book, a quest, a middle grade fantasy. Yep, I was super hyped.
The book started pretty slow. In my experience, middle grades are usually a bit faster, which is why I enjoy them so much. But I was hopeful it would be faster-paced soon. Sadly, this wasn't until near the ending.
The world building was great and the writing is definitely high quality. It's obvious that this is written by an explosion writer. There were great details to many things and each character, no matter how small their role, came fo life.
The story itself... it felt a little too slow and a bit long. It takes place over a short period of time, but it felt like it took forever to finish this book.
I won't go into details about what the plottwists were, but they weren't predictable. Okay - some were at the beginning, but it felt like they were meant to be. The ending wasn't predictable either. However, it wasn't really surprising either? I didn't really feel anything about it. No shock or surprise. I think I just wasn't into the story enough.
This book wasn't, to my knowledge, promoted as the first in a series, so I was disappointed that the story wasn't finished on the last page, but it was announced the story would continue in a second book. While I was curious how it would end, I'm not sure I would pick up a second book of this.
I also think that maybe middle grade wasn't the right age group. Not that middle graders couldn't enjoy this, but I think the story would've had more potential if it was written to be an early YA novel. It already felt like one, if I'm honest.
Overall, I'm very sad I didn't like this. Given it's lack of ratings, I was prepared to promote this book and try to convince many people to give it a try.
October 6, 2025
An exciting adventure story.
It's full of werewolves, vampires, Wizard's, and an epic quest. Just in time for Halloween 🎃
It's full of werewolves, vampires, Wizard's, and an epic quest. Just in time for Halloween 🎃
September 9, 2024
A while back I saw a synopsis for Piers Torday’s new book ‘Midnight Treasure’ and I immediately preordered it.
I did wonder if it might ultimately be a bit grim and grisly for its intended audience but I needn’t have worried: it is pitch perfect.
Tibor and Roza are best friends on the verge of entering their teenage years, during the Age of Darkness. Now this might sound like a metaphor for puberty, but the Age of Darkness actually refers to a period of the supremacy of immortals, particularly vampirs.
When they were four-years-old, Tibor and Roza were rescued from an orphanage by their magnanimous guardian, Baron Ambrus, a high-ranking vampir. As Tibor gets closer to coming of age, he is willed to seek the legendary Midnight Treasure by his saviour. This is a time sensitive endeavour: if the treasure is not found before midnight on ‘Spectre Night’ then another year must elapse before it can be found again.
It soon emerges that Tibor is not the only one charged with the task of treasure hunting. And a host of other colourful characters are also keen to be the first to find it- think Wacky Races but with a bit more BITE!
I loved the world and the lore- which feels many lifetimes old (& is partly based on the author’s research).
I loved the host of original characters we encounter in Midnight Treasure but I want to be careful not to spoil them- meeting them is definitely one of the highlights of the book. All I will say is that the watchful ones are a brilliant source of comic relief and everyone needs an Agnes in their lives!
Sometimes you read a book and you just know it has been fun to write. This is one of those. And boy, was it fun to read. Powered by eccentric characters, supernatural powers, surreality, and genuine laugh-out-loud moments, the quest to find the Midnight Treasure has many twists and turns. It skirts the outer reaches of horror without too much terror but there’s enough to make the kids feel they’re being allowed to go somewhere a bit uncharted and dark, where everything isn’t predictable and safe. I’m going to unleash it to my class tomorrow!
I did wonder if it might ultimately be a bit grim and grisly for its intended audience but I needn’t have worried: it is pitch perfect.
Tibor and Roza are best friends on the verge of entering their teenage years, during the Age of Darkness. Now this might sound like a metaphor for puberty, but the Age of Darkness actually refers to a period of the supremacy of immortals, particularly vampirs.
When they were four-years-old, Tibor and Roza were rescued from an orphanage by their magnanimous guardian, Baron Ambrus, a high-ranking vampir. As Tibor gets closer to coming of age, he is willed to seek the legendary Midnight Treasure by his saviour. This is a time sensitive endeavour: if the treasure is not found before midnight on ‘Spectre Night’ then another year must elapse before it can be found again.
It soon emerges that Tibor is not the only one charged with the task of treasure hunting. And a host of other colourful characters are also keen to be the first to find it- think Wacky Races but with a bit more BITE!
I loved the world and the lore- which feels many lifetimes old (& is partly based on the author’s research).
I loved the host of original characters we encounter in Midnight Treasure but I want to be careful not to spoil them- meeting them is definitely one of the highlights of the book. All I will say is that the watchful ones are a brilliant source of comic relief and everyone needs an Agnes in their lives!
Sometimes you read a book and you just know it has been fun to write. This is one of those. And boy, was it fun to read. Powered by eccentric characters, supernatural powers, surreality, and genuine laugh-out-loud moments, the quest to find the Midnight Treasure has many twists and turns. It skirts the outer reaches of horror without too much terror but there’s enough to make the kids feel they’re being allowed to go somewhere a bit uncharted and dark, where everything isn’t predictable and safe. I’m going to unleash it to my class tomorrow!
August 18, 2024
Well this is gorgeous and rich and devious. Magic, power, werewolves, vampires, discovering who you are. There’s so much goodness in this - it’s properly brilliant. Tibor goes on a quest for a treasure that only he can uncover… but uncovers SO MUCH MORE along the way! This will be perfect for Y5/6+ kids who love a meaty story to get their teeth into (ha).
September 28, 2024
This is an excellent dark adventure story that pits a young werewolf against mortals and other dark beings in a far-off land filled with myth and magic.
I loved Tibor's story as he is whisked away from his everyday life living with the Baron and his friends and thrust into danger and future friendships.
I loved Tibor's story as he is whisked away from his everyday life living with the Baron and his friends and thrust into danger and future friendships.
September 9, 2024
A high stakes, twisty, heart pumping middle grade supernatural adventure. I’ve always said middle grade needs more vampires and werewolves, et voila! Thank you Piers Torday.
I loved the twist of all these myths, the epic treasure hunt, the biblical-like physical battle for good vs evil. Tibor is a great protagonist, with a strong arc and values. I would suggest this for readers pushing out of their age’s comprehension, as the structure of the book, as well as the beautiful writing, is pushing the limits of middle grade in a good way. This is for those readers that need a push but aren’t into teen books yet.
I loved the twist of all these myths, the epic treasure hunt, the biblical-like physical battle for good vs evil. Tibor is a great protagonist, with a strong arc and values. I would suggest this for readers pushing out of their age’s comprehension, as the structure of the book, as well as the beautiful writing, is pushing the limits of middle grade in a good way. This is for those readers that need a push but aren’t into teen books yet.
September 9, 2024
A meaty MG gothic fantasy that you’ll really want to sink your teeth into!
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July 12, 2024
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This review is as spoiler-free as possible – publishing 5.9.24.
Read to the end for a Q&A with Piers Torday himself!
Summary:
Tibor is a young werwolf, adopted by his influential guardian alongside Roza, a vampir transformed into a dog. Tibor was born immortal, but will not be able to fully transform until Spectre Night. After overhearing what he believed to be a plot against his guardian from a stranger, a visitor arrives at The House of Gold. Still distrustful, it is however revealed to him that the Professor is a member of a secret society, who comes bearing gifts… The Sleeping Knight, an ancient artifact that Tibor can use to find the location of the Midnight Treasure, which can only be reached on one night every year. People are disappearing, intentions can be hidden, danger skulks in the shadows –Tibor and his friends are not the only people on the hunt. From betrayal and new adversaries to honey-mad tree bears and a dragon, will Tibor even make it to the Midnight Treasure alive?
The Specifics of the Edition:
I read a proof copy, which was signed by the author (thankfully, it did not cost me a vial of my own blood)! It will be published by Quercus on the 5th of September 2024 in hardback, with a paperback to follow on the 6th of March 2025. The gorgeous cover illustration has been created by Alla Khatkevich, which captures the atmosphere of the novel perfectly!
My thoughts:
Midnight Treasure encompasses everything I adore in a middle grade fantasy: an unforgettable cast of characters, increasingly high stakes, astounding worldbuilding, a blurred line between good and evil and … a treasure hunt! I remember reading Torday’s debut, The Last Wild, for the first time (closer to a decade ago), thrust into my hands by a very passionate primary school teacher who was sharing the series with her students, and thought that was good – and it certainly is – but Midnight Treasure is in a league of its own in comparison. There are many supernatural stories out there, but there is something unique to Torday’s interpretation of the likes of the vampir (Roza being a vamir in a dog’s body!). The entire novel is a wonderous meeting of pure imagination and a careful realism to the politics of the world. The imagery throughout leans more to the visual, which I think would translate nicely onto the screen.
The story is written in an omniscient third person perspective, which I found reminiscent of some of the very best epic fantasy adventures. The flickering between storyline was seamless, never taking away from each other or feeling forced. Tibor was a fantastic protagonist, who made it very easy to integrate into his paranormal world, perhaps as he was the closest to human (a werwolf too young to fully transform). I think the cast of characters and sheer scope of the world were my favourite aspects of the novel. Each new addition was well-developed, had a distinct voice and made for highly entertaining reading from their interactions and interconnecting storylines: Grimoire (a sentient magic spell book!) with his humorous quips, Agnes the water buffalo and her stories, Smaller, Slightly and Oldest, only the most lethal children around, even a dragon with a taste for people. You might expect all these charming characters in one story to overpower and dilute one another, but they all wove together to be nothing but complimentary. I liked the idea that alternate uses of language were commonplace and understood, which is briefly shown in Tibor’s conversations with Smaller who signs. Torday does not patronise or talk down to his readers, which I found particularly evident in the complexity of the villains and the moral debates that could be had. It would likely be a good catalyst for many class discussions.
Midnight Treasure if one of those stories that only grows stronger the more you think on it after reading. It has such a classic, but equally contemporary feel to it, which I think will be well-received by young readers. Those who have looked through my reviews will likely have seen that I...
Read the rest here: https://thesilentreviewerblog.wordpre...
This review is as spoiler-free as possible – publishing 5.9.24.
Read to the end for a Q&A with Piers Torday himself!
Summary:
Tibor is a young werwolf, adopted by his influential guardian alongside Roza, a vampir transformed into a dog. Tibor was born immortal, but will not be able to fully transform until Spectre Night. After overhearing what he believed to be a plot against his guardian from a stranger, a visitor arrives at The House of Gold. Still distrustful, it is however revealed to him that the Professor is a member of a secret society, who comes bearing gifts… The Sleeping Knight, an ancient artifact that Tibor can use to find the location of the Midnight Treasure, which can only be reached on one night every year. People are disappearing, intentions can be hidden, danger skulks in the shadows –Tibor and his friends are not the only people on the hunt. From betrayal and new adversaries to honey-mad tree bears and a dragon, will Tibor even make it to the Midnight Treasure alive?
The Specifics of the Edition:
I read a proof copy, which was signed by the author (thankfully, it did not cost me a vial of my own blood)! It will be published by Quercus on the 5th of September 2024 in hardback, with a paperback to follow on the 6th of March 2025. The gorgeous cover illustration has been created by Alla Khatkevich, which captures the atmosphere of the novel perfectly!
My thoughts:
Midnight Treasure encompasses everything I adore in a middle grade fantasy: an unforgettable cast of characters, increasingly high stakes, astounding worldbuilding, a blurred line between good and evil and … a treasure hunt! I remember reading Torday’s debut, The Last Wild, for the first time (closer to a decade ago), thrust into my hands by a very passionate primary school teacher who was sharing the series with her students, and thought that was good – and it certainly is – but Midnight Treasure is in a league of its own in comparison. There are many supernatural stories out there, but there is something unique to Torday’s interpretation of the likes of the vampir (Roza being a vamir in a dog’s body!). The entire novel is a wonderous meeting of pure imagination and a careful realism to the politics of the world. The imagery throughout leans more to the visual, which I think would translate nicely onto the screen.
The story is written in an omniscient third person perspective, which I found reminiscent of some of the very best epic fantasy adventures. The flickering between storyline was seamless, never taking away from each other or feeling forced. Tibor was a fantastic protagonist, who made it very easy to integrate into his paranormal world, perhaps as he was the closest to human (a werwolf too young to fully transform). I think the cast of characters and sheer scope of the world were my favourite aspects of the novel. Each new addition was well-developed, had a distinct voice and made for highly entertaining reading from their interactions and interconnecting storylines: Grimoire (a sentient magic spell book!) with his humorous quips, Agnes the water buffalo and her stories, Smaller, Slightly and Oldest, only the most lethal children around, even a dragon with a taste for people. You might expect all these charming characters in one story to overpower and dilute one another, but they all wove together to be nothing but complimentary. I liked the idea that alternate uses of language were commonplace and understood, which is briefly shown in Tibor’s conversations with Smaller who signs. Torday does not patronise or talk down to his readers, which I found particularly evident in the complexity of the villains and the moral debates that could be had. It would likely be a good catalyst for many class discussions.
Midnight Treasure if one of those stories that only grows stronger the more you think on it after reading. It has such a classic, but equally contemporary feel to it, which I think will be well-received by young readers. Those who have looked through my reviews will likely have seen that I...
Read the rest here: https://thesilentreviewerblog.wordpre...
December 18, 2025
Dès les premières pages, j’ai senti que Midnight Treasure passait à côté du lectorat cible. Apparemment Middle Grade, l’intrigue met beaucoup trop de temps à démarrer (si elle démarre jamais vraiment). Certains aspects, comme la violence voire le gore, sont vraiment rédhibitoires pour la tranche d’âge.
L’ensemble du roman est lent et long, et il y a trop peu d’action pour le rendre palpitant. Pourtant, sur le papier, il possède tous les éléments pour plaire : des créatures et une chasse au trésor. La vérité, cependant, est que les personnages passent bien trop de temps à parler et faire autre chose que réellement chercher ce trésor. L’intrigue tourne autour du pot, et la lecture est fastidieuse si ce n’est ennuyante.
La plume est assez élevée pour du Middle Grade. Si déjà la pagination ne fait pas fuir (384 pages où il ne se passe pas grand-chose), la narration très descriptive et répétitive le fera. Si certains éléments sont malheureusement peu creusés, d’autres sont rabâchés tout au long de la lecture, ce qui créer un déséquilibre dans la narration.
Les personnages sont assez superficiels. Nous n’arrivons pas vraiment à ressentir quelque chose pour les protagonistes. Leur caractérisation se réduit à leur nature d’orphelins et de créatures surnaturelles. Les personnages secondaires sont presque plus intéressants, et bien plus profonds (la Professeure Halim, par exemple, dont les motivations sont cachées tout du long).
Le world building est facilement compréhensible. La nature des vampires, et celle des loups-garous est bien expliquée. Mais, dommage, aucun des deux n’est plus développé que cela. L’histoire des Sept Seigneurs Humains est omniprésente, et pourtant très peu creusée. La révélation finale, que Tibor et Roza sont les héritiers du trône, n’a donc pas autant d’impact que cela devrait.
Le livre est vendu comme un one-shot, mais l’histoire n’a pas vraiment de conclusion et laisse entendre qu’un tome deux est possible. Ce qui est fort regrettable, car il n’y a pas besoin d’une suite.
Dans l’ensemble, c’est décevant, et tous ces éléments m’empêchent de recommander Midnight Treasure.
L’ensemble du roman est lent et long, et il y a trop peu d’action pour le rendre palpitant. Pourtant, sur le papier, il possède tous les éléments pour plaire : des créatures et une chasse au trésor. La vérité, cependant, est que les personnages passent bien trop de temps à parler et faire autre chose que réellement chercher ce trésor. L’intrigue tourne autour du pot, et la lecture est fastidieuse si ce n’est ennuyante.
La plume est assez élevée pour du Middle Grade. Si déjà la pagination ne fait pas fuir (384 pages où il ne se passe pas grand-chose), la narration très descriptive et répétitive le fera. Si certains éléments sont malheureusement peu creusés, d’autres sont rabâchés tout au long de la lecture, ce qui créer un déséquilibre dans la narration.
Les personnages sont assez superficiels. Nous n’arrivons pas vraiment à ressentir quelque chose pour les protagonistes. Leur caractérisation se réduit à leur nature d’orphelins et de créatures surnaturelles. Les personnages secondaires sont presque plus intéressants, et bien plus profonds (la Professeure Halim, par exemple, dont les motivations sont cachées tout du long).
Le world building est facilement compréhensible. La nature des vampires, et celle des loups-garous est bien expliquée. Mais, dommage, aucun des deux n’est plus développé que cela. L’histoire des Sept Seigneurs Humains est omniprésente, et pourtant très peu creusée. La révélation finale, que Tibor et Roza sont les héritiers du trône, n’a donc pas autant d’impact que cela devrait.
Le livre est vendu comme un one-shot, mais l’histoire n’a pas vraiment de conclusion et laisse entendre qu’un tome deux est possible. Ce qui est fort regrettable, car il n’y a pas besoin d’une suite.
Dans l’ensemble, c’est décevant, et tous ces éléments m’empêchent de recommander Midnight Treasure.
November 24, 2024
In the depths of lockdown some years ago, Piers Torday discovered a 30-year-old map of a fantasy land drawn by his late father — inspiring an exploration of his family’s roots in Transylvania and this lush kingdom he has now built.
Tibor was born at the stroke of twelve on Spectre Night: a significant event that unfurls this tale in the weeks leading up to when he turns 13 and will become a full-fledged werwolf.
Since he was adopted out of an orphanage by a vampir, Baron Ambrus, Tibor has also had Rosa, a vampir-turned-dog, as his constant companion.
When the duo finds out that Tibor is the
one destined to find the Midnight Treasure, they set off in search of it. As he meets humans along the way, Tibor discovers this quest is not so clear cut.
“Before the Dawn of Darkness, there was light. And love and truth…an army of warriors fighting against tyranny.”
The stakes are high and the fights are bloody, just as the scapes are wildly-imaginative right up to the epic end. I think the upper range of 9-12 will like this better, as well as anyone who enjoys a full #kidlit adventure.
📚: @definitelybookskids
Tibor was born at the stroke of twelve on Spectre Night: a significant event that unfurls this tale in the weeks leading up to when he turns 13 and will become a full-fledged werwolf.
Since he was adopted out of an orphanage by a vampir, Baron Ambrus, Tibor has also had Rosa, a vampir-turned-dog, as his constant companion.
When the duo finds out that Tibor is the
one destined to find the Midnight Treasure, they set off in search of it. As he meets humans along the way, Tibor discovers this quest is not so clear cut.
“Before the Dawn of Darkness, there was light. And love and truth…an army of warriors fighting against tyranny.”
The stakes are high and the fights are bloody, just as the scapes are wildly-imaginative right up to the epic end. I think the upper range of 9-12 will like this better, as well as anyone who enjoys a full #kidlit adventure.
📚: @definitelybookskids
November 5, 2025
Even though the novel is aimed at YA readers, I feel that it can be read by any age. Originally the cover drew me to the book but as soon as I started reading it, I knew that it was going to be a brilliant read. From the very first page the author drew me in and I felt like I was being taken on an epic adventure along with the characters. The story was so full of adventure and twists and turns it had me reading until the end. If you are looking for a novel with vampires, ware wolves and magic, then I highly recommend it. I'm already starting the next book in the series.
December 6, 2024
I am not sure what to think. The book was draggy and I just couldn’t finish it. To be fair it might be great for a child but not for me. The repetition of names and words was driving me nuts 😁. Skipped a few chapters and still understood the story. Finally completed and that’s it. I am done. I hope others find this an awesome read. ☺️
November 23, 2025
Great world creating and characters, but I felt the story went rather slowly, so would lose some of its readers. Lots of twists and the story was not predictable. The first in a series, and I will look out for the next one.
October 19, 2024
Interesting storyline with some giggles along the way wasnt a terrible read but not one of the best books of this sort iv read either.
January 22, 2025
Can't wait for the next book in the series - suitably scary
October 31, 2025
Actual rating: 4.5
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November 27, 2025I'm not big on it.
February 3, 2026
I found, for a children’s book, large parts of this confusing which spoilt my reading of it. Too many characters and a disjointed narrative. I’ve given it 3 stars because my son loved it.
October 12, 2025
I found this book pretty slow to begin with but very easy to follow along although its a childs book i really enjoyed it i get that it was probably slow as its the first in a series but i am very excited for the sequel :)
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