What do you think?
Rate this book
The House of Midnight #1
The House of Midnight: The House of Midnight, Book 1
Magic. Artisan. Combat. Crafter. Epic.
These are the Fates that define us.
And the Fates we sell to survive.
a sprawling city governed by four Great Houses more powerful than kings, where Fates are bought and sold, and Fateweavers trade in futures. In the fog-drenched streets of the Narrows, three friends are bound by a terrible truth and the loss of one of their own.
Zuri, a fateless girl with a talent for cons and nothing to lose.
Tryder, a charismatic thief willing to die for his sister.
Jarek, a gifted fighter hunting a mysterious killer.
Their search for answers uncovers a secret war that has been brewing for centuries, where kidnappings and murder point to a group of fanatics desperate for the return of a long-dead king. But when their game of intrigue draws the attention of the rumored House of Midnight, the trio from the slums must learn a single truth to survive.
There is no House of Midnight.
These are the Fates that define us.
And the Fates we sell to survive.
a sprawling city governed by four Great Houses more powerful than kings, where Fates are bought and sold, and Fateweavers trade in futures. In the fog-drenched streets of the Narrows, three friends are bound by a terrible truth and the loss of one of their own.
Zuri, a fateless girl with a talent for cons and nothing to lose.
Tryder, a charismatic thief willing to die for his sister.
Jarek, a gifted fighter hunting a mysterious killer.
Their search for answers uncovers a secret war that has been brewing for centuries, where kidnappings and murder point to a group of fanatics desperate for the return of a long-dead king. But when their game of intrigue draws the attention of the rumored House of Midnight, the trio from the slums must learn a single truth to survive.
There is no House of Midnight.
Audible Audio
Published May 5, 2026
About the author
Ben Hale
53 books359 followersAs an avid snowboarder from Utah, Ben grew up with a passion for learning. This thirst for knowledge led him to sports, music, and academic endeavors. After a year of college, he did volunteer work in Brazil and became fluent in three languages. Graduating from the University of Central Florida, he started and ran several successful businesses before publishing his first novel in June of 2012. By the end of the year he'd sold almost ten thousand copies of The Second Draeken War, and he began writing full-time. Now spanning 10,000 years, ten titles, and two series, The Chronicles of Lumineia represents a sprawling YA series that has sold over fifty thousand copies, and continues to expand its readership across all ages. Each of his books has been inspired by his wonderful wife and five beautiful children.
To contact the author, discover more about Lumineia, or find out about upcoming novels, check out his website at Lumineia.com. You can also follow Ben on twitter @ BenHale8 or on Facebook.
To contact the author, discover more about Lumineia, or find out about upcoming novels, check out his website at Lumineia.com. You can also follow Ben on twitter @ BenHale8 or on Facebook.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 21 of 21 reviews
May 27, 2026
House of Midnight has everything I love about fantasy. Very cool magic (fates), political intrigue, found family and a mystery to solve.
I love when the lower class takes on the corrupt upper crust and attempts to brings them down.
Our 3 main characters come together to do just that. There is always a twist though and this story has many. I loved the multi POVs and the world building here is really well done.
I'm hoping for more of the same in book 2!
I was lucky enough to receive the ALC for this title and I can honestly say its some of the best narration ever! The characters were distinct and we got all the emotion in every scene. Well done.
Thank you to Podium Audio for the opportunity to listen and review!
I love when the lower class takes on the corrupt upper crust and attempts to brings them down.
Our 3 main characters come together to do just that. There is always a twist though and this story has many. I loved the multi POVs and the world building here is really well done.
I'm hoping for more of the same in book 2!
I was lucky enough to receive the ALC for this title and I can honestly say its some of the best narration ever! The characters were distinct and we got all the emotion in every scene. Well done.
Thank you to Podium Audio for the opportunity to listen and review!
May 5, 2026
Another Epic novel by Ben Hale, the world-building of the novel is magnificent and character development is fabulous, this author knows how to create a masterpiece of words, and keeps getting better.
A 5-Star novel cause that’s the highest level I can give it.
A 5-Star novel cause that’s the highest level I can give it.
May 10, 2026
3.5/5. ✨ Can we please stop lowkey slagging certain genres off in books?
Our main character walks into a library and finds romance, adventure, fairy tales - and the narrative treats that as a disappointing selection. Not enough substance, apparently. I noted it, raised an eyebrow, and kept reading because the writing was vivid enough to earn the benefit of the doubt.
It was a promising start otherwise. Zuri taking her fate into her own hands, a found family forming in the chaos, a multi-POV world that builds without losing you. The characters collide in all the right ways: chosen one, ancient evil, friendships forged under pressure. Familiar tropes, handled with enough energy to feel fresh. The first half delivers.
By the final 75% the story loses its footing. The memory log device - used to deliver answers the narrative couldn’t earn organically - flattens what should have been revelation. What follows is action-packed on the surface, emotionally hollow underneath. Fantasy-by-numbers. The kind of ending where telling replaces showing, the emotional stakes dissolve, and a male-dominated battle sequence swallows everything the first half built.
Zuri herself holds up. She starts by taking her fate into her own hands and ends by walking into danger entirely on her own terms. The story respects her enough for that. It just doesn’t respect itself enough to give her a moment of power worthy of it.
A word on the narration though… it’s genuinely brilliant. Every character is distinguishable, the voice work carries the world-building in a way the prose alone doesn’t always manage, and honestly? I’d have rated this lower without the audiobook. If you’re going to read this one, listen to it.
I received an advance listening copy from Podium Audio in exchange for an honest review.
Our main character walks into a library and finds romance, adventure, fairy tales - and the narrative treats that as a disappointing selection. Not enough substance, apparently. I noted it, raised an eyebrow, and kept reading because the writing was vivid enough to earn the benefit of the doubt.
It was a promising start otherwise. Zuri taking her fate into her own hands, a found family forming in the chaos, a multi-POV world that builds without losing you. The characters collide in all the right ways: chosen one, ancient evil, friendships forged under pressure. Familiar tropes, handled with enough energy to feel fresh. The first half delivers.
By the final 75% the story loses its footing. The memory log device - used to deliver answers the narrative couldn’t earn organically - flattens what should have been revelation. What follows is action-packed on the surface, emotionally hollow underneath. Fantasy-by-numbers. The kind of ending where telling replaces showing, the emotional stakes dissolve, and a male-dominated battle sequence swallows everything the first half built.
Zuri herself holds up. She starts by taking her fate into her own hands and ends by walking into danger entirely on her own terms. The story respects her enough for that. It just doesn’t respect itself enough to give her a moment of power worthy of it.
A word on the narration though… it’s genuinely brilliant. Every character is distinguishable, the voice work carries the world-building in a way the prose alone doesn’t always manage, and honestly? I’d have rated this lower without the audiobook. If you’re going to read this one, listen to it.
I received an advance listening copy from Podium Audio in exchange for an honest review.
July 5, 2026
Whoa! An amazing first book in a fantasy series that as of yet has only 20 reviews. I’m so glad I found it and I think that the number of reviews is going to be much higher very soon.
"There Is No House of Midnight"
We are introduced to the city of Atlas that has a very unique magic system. People are born with fates, and these fates are displayed as symbols on their arms. Combat, Magic, Artisan, Crafter and Epic. But their fates can be sold (starting at the age of 1) and sometimes parents sell their children's fates. Those who have had their fates sold are called "fateless". Fates can also be purchased.
We are following a couple of characters in this tale, one being our FMC Zuri and then her older brother Tryder. Both of them had their fates sold when they were children and then they were both deserted when their mother abandoned them. Tryder gratefully took on the responsibility of caring for his sister, and he has also made it his life's goal to find out where Zuri's fate was taken. Why? Because Zuri was born with the rarest fate of all- an Epic fate.
This story has such rich world building that I could almost FEEL the dirt and smoke of the Narrows. There are also "crews" in the Narrows and Tryder grew up to become a crew leader. Seeing the way that these characters are closer than family, and the way they have each other's back, it made for some emotional times as the events begin to pick up speed.
There is so much lore that this book is based on, and we are learning it as the book unfolds. The more that is uncovered the more interesting everything becomes. There was a war around 300 years prior and that is when the four Great Houses were born in order to defeat the Fate King.
It is told in different timelines, the "present" timeline and then we go back to the past as we learn of the events that got us to where we are now. I will admit to being a bit confused at times to exactly WHEN we were at particular times in the story. That might have been because I was alternating between listening to the audio version and reading the print version, but besides that, I really enjoyed every moment of this story.
As this is book one, yes, there is a cliffhanger - but as cliffhangers go, it wasn't the worst cliffhanger ever. It does however, set up the next book in the series.
I will be eagerly awaiting the next book.
"There Is No House of Midnight"
We are introduced to the city of Atlas that has a very unique magic system. People are born with fates, and these fates are displayed as symbols on their arms. Combat, Magic, Artisan, Crafter and Epic. But their fates can be sold (starting at the age of 1) and sometimes parents sell their children's fates. Those who have had their fates sold are called "fateless". Fates can also be purchased.
We are following a couple of characters in this tale, one being our FMC Zuri and then her older brother Tryder. Both of them had their fates sold when they were children and then they were both deserted when their mother abandoned them. Tryder gratefully took on the responsibility of caring for his sister, and he has also made it his life's goal to find out where Zuri's fate was taken. Why? Because Zuri was born with the rarest fate of all- an Epic fate.
This story has such rich world building that I could almost FEEL the dirt and smoke of the Narrows. There are also "crews" in the Narrows and Tryder grew up to become a crew leader. Seeing the way that these characters are closer than family, and the way they have each other's back, it made for some emotional times as the events begin to pick up speed.
There is so much lore that this book is based on, and we are learning it as the book unfolds. The more that is uncovered the more interesting everything becomes. There was a war around 300 years prior and that is when the four Great Houses were born in order to defeat the Fate King.
It is told in different timelines, the "present" timeline and then we go back to the past as we learn of the events that got us to where we are now. I will admit to being a bit confused at times to exactly WHEN we were at particular times in the story. That might have been because I was alternating between listening to the audio version and reading the print version, but besides that, I really enjoyed every moment of this story.
As this is book one, yes, there is a cliffhanger - but as cliffhangers go, it wasn't the worst cliffhanger ever. It does however, set up the next book in the series.
I will be eagerly awaiting the next book.
June 19, 2026
4.5/5 stars
This one reminded me a little of Foundryside, which is one of my favorites.
The world-building is genuinely cool. Someone's fate as something that can be bought, sold, stolen, or stripped away entirely, leaving people hollowed out and mindless, is such a compelling concept. The politics, the mystery, all of the moving parts were so much fun! I want to keep it vague because I think it's best to go in blind.
I also really enjoyed the characters and their relationships. The found family and (especially) the sibling dynamics hit hard. There's real grief woven through this story alongside the mystery, and these characters feel genuinely emotionally present in a way I didn't expect. Just so much to love here.
I also think that the narrations did a fantastic job! Audiobook narrators do a lot of heavy lifting to really make emotions shine for me and this was done so well.
Thank you to Podium Audio for the complimentary audiobook. This review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.
This one reminded me a little of Foundryside, which is one of my favorites.
The world-building is genuinely cool. Someone's fate as something that can be bought, sold, stolen, or stripped away entirely, leaving people hollowed out and mindless, is such a compelling concept. The politics, the mystery, all of the moving parts were so much fun! I want to keep it vague because I think it's best to go in blind.
I also really enjoyed the characters and their relationships. The found family and (especially) the sibling dynamics hit hard. There's real grief woven through this story alongside the mystery, and these characters feel genuinely emotionally present in a way I didn't expect. Just so much to love here.
I also think that the narrations did a fantastic job! Audiobook narrators do a lot of heavy lifting to really make emotions shine for me and this was done so well.
Thank you to Podium Audio for the complimentary audiobook. This review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.
May 19, 2026
There is no House of Midnight.
This is everything you could ever want from an epic fantasy.
Found family
Underdog
Class division
Political corruption
And a story that keeps you engaged from the beginning.
Book 2 will hopefully includ games and trials. AND WHAT WAS THAT ENDINGA!?!?
I haven’t been so emotionally invested in a story in a while. This was beautifully executed and the narrator of the audiobook was perfection.
My only suggestion would be havibg it dual/duet narrated for the female POV but it didnt detract from the story.
This is everything you could ever want from an epic fantasy.
Found family
Underdog
Class division
Political corruption
And a story that keeps you engaged from the beginning.
Book 2 will hopefully includ games and trials. AND WHAT WAS THAT ENDINGA!?!?
I haven’t been so emotionally invested in a story in a while. This was beautifully executed and the narrator of the audiobook was perfection.
My only suggestion would be havibg it dual/duet narrated for the female POV but it didnt detract from the story.
June 25, 2026
I really enjoyed this book and loved the unique take on magic, especially the mechanics of the fate system. It’s a brilliant concept, and I’m incredibly excited to see how the author expands on it as the story continues.
That said, the execution at the very beginning took some adjusting, particularly as an audiobook listener. Trying to immerse myself in a brand-new world with unfamiliar characters while simultaneously navigating multiple jumping timelines was a bit challenging to track by ear alone. Normally, when a story utilizes this kind of structure, I like to have a physical copy on hand so I can easily flip back and check the time stamps or chapter headers. Once the print version is officially released, I expect this hurdle will completely vanish for new readers.
In terms of atmosphere, the book didn’t lean quite as heavily into traditional "grimdark" territory as I originally anticipated. To me, grimdark usually implies a bleak, desperate, no-win situation where characters are constantly dying left and right. Instead, this story strikes a slightly lighter tone, which was actually a refreshing surprise. Don't get me wrong, the narrative still delivers some truly devastating, high-stakes emotional moments, but it balances them well.
My only real critique lies with the character growth, specifically regarding Zuri. At times, her demeanor felt a bit too aloof for my taste, making it slightly harder to connect with her. Of course, character preferences are entirely subjective, and this is just my personal take rather than a flaw in the actual craftsmanship of the book.
Where the author really shines is the foundation for future world-building. Personally, I am fascinated by deep lore and structure, so I am dying to learn more about the complexities of the caste system and how it operates within this society. While heavy societal world-building can sometimes bog books down for casual readers, it is exactly the kind of detail I love getting lost in. I’m also highly intrigued by the lore surrounding the Fate King and can't wait to see how that thread unfolds.
Overall, this is an exceptional start to a new story with an incredible foundation. The minor initial pacing hurdles are easily outweighed by the fantastic magic system and massive potential. I can’t wait to dive into the next installment!
That said, the execution at the very beginning took some adjusting, particularly as an audiobook listener. Trying to immerse myself in a brand-new world with unfamiliar characters while simultaneously navigating multiple jumping timelines was a bit challenging to track by ear alone. Normally, when a story utilizes this kind of structure, I like to have a physical copy on hand so I can easily flip back and check the time stamps or chapter headers. Once the print version is officially released, I expect this hurdle will completely vanish for new readers.
In terms of atmosphere, the book didn’t lean quite as heavily into traditional "grimdark" territory as I originally anticipated. To me, grimdark usually implies a bleak, desperate, no-win situation where characters are constantly dying left and right. Instead, this story strikes a slightly lighter tone, which was actually a refreshing surprise. Don't get me wrong, the narrative still delivers some truly devastating, high-stakes emotional moments, but it balances them well.
My only real critique lies with the character growth, specifically regarding Zuri. At times, her demeanor felt a bit too aloof for my taste, making it slightly harder to connect with her. Of course, character preferences are entirely subjective, and this is just my personal take rather than a flaw in the actual craftsmanship of the book.
Where the author really shines is the foundation for future world-building. Personally, I am fascinated by deep lore and structure, so I am dying to learn more about the complexities of the caste system and how it operates within this society. While heavy societal world-building can sometimes bog books down for casual readers, it is exactly the kind of detail I love getting lost in. I’m also highly intrigued by the lore surrounding the Fate King and can't wait to see how that thread unfolds.
Overall, this is an exceptional start to a new story with an incredible foundation. The minor initial pacing hurdles are easily outweighed by the fantastic magic system and massive potential. I can’t wait to dive into the next installment!
May 25, 2026
I went into The House of Midnight by Ben Hale and Kel Kate not really knowing what to expect, but it didn’t take long for the atmosphere to completely pull me in.
Atlas is such an interesting setting — it feels alive in a really uneasy way, like the city itself is hiding things from you. I really liked the concept of fates being something that can be traded and manipulated, not just something people are born into. That idea alone made me want to keep reading.
The story starts off a bit slower as it builds the world and introduces Zuri, Traitor, and Jeric, but once the plot starts connecting and the mystery deepens, it becomes a lot more engaging. I especially liked seeing how their individual motivations start tying into something much bigger than they realize.
There’s a nice balance of action, mystery, and emotional tension, and I found myself more invested the further I got in. The idea of hidden factions, old secrets, and something like the “House of Midnight” looming in the background really kept that sense of intrigue going.
Overall, this felt like a solid fantasy read with a strong setting and an interesting magic system tied to fate and survival. I’m definitely curious to see where the story goes next after the way things start unfolding here.
Thank you to Podium Entertainment and the authors for the gifted ALC.
Atlas is such an interesting setting — it feels alive in a really uneasy way, like the city itself is hiding things from you. I really liked the concept of fates being something that can be traded and manipulated, not just something people are born into. That idea alone made me want to keep reading.
The story starts off a bit slower as it builds the world and introduces Zuri, Traitor, and Jeric, but once the plot starts connecting and the mystery deepens, it becomes a lot more engaging. I especially liked seeing how their individual motivations start tying into something much bigger than they realize.
There’s a nice balance of action, mystery, and emotional tension, and I found myself more invested the further I got in. The idea of hidden factions, old secrets, and something like the “House of Midnight” looming in the background really kept that sense of intrigue going.
Overall, this felt like a solid fantasy read with a strong setting and an interesting magic system tied to fate and survival. I’m definitely curious to see where the story goes next after the way things start unfolding here.
Thank you to Podium Entertainment and the authors for the gifted ALC.
May 25, 2026
Truly Epic
In the country of Atlas, children are born with Fates - a natural gift which comes in various types, common or rare, and which can be trained and honed to its full potential. For the poor, however, sometimes ready cash is more useful than a child's potential future - and one particular Fate, untimely ripped from a baby girl, will change the future for not just her, but for everyone.
This book is stunning. Swords and sorcery, highborns and thieves, a chosen one, good versus evil; all the tropes are present and thrillingly executed.
The magic system is easy enough to pick up, the world-building is detailed and immersive, and the characters are fully-fleshed and engaging. The different POVs and occasional flashbacks are made clear and don't disrupt the action (of which there is plenty). No overt romance as yet, although there's certainly potential for it in later books, but that's not what this book is about. It's old school epic fantasy, and a great example of the genre.
It's a big, chunky, satisfying read and, although the first in a new series, has a conclusion satisfying enough to feel some sense of resolution, and a clear plot arc.
I'm so glad I picked this one up, and can't wait to read the next instalment.
This one's a keeper.
In the country of Atlas, children are born with Fates - a natural gift which comes in various types, common or rare, and which can be trained and honed to its full potential. For the poor, however, sometimes ready cash is more useful than a child's potential future - and one particular Fate, untimely ripped from a baby girl, will change the future for not just her, but for everyone.
This book is stunning. Swords and sorcery, highborns and thieves, a chosen one, good versus evil; all the tropes are present and thrillingly executed.
The magic system is easy enough to pick up, the world-building is detailed and immersive, and the characters are fully-fleshed and engaging. The different POVs and occasional flashbacks are made clear and don't disrupt the action (of which there is plenty). No overt romance as yet, although there's certainly potential for it in later books, but that's not what this book is about. It's old school epic fantasy, and a great example of the genre.
It's a big, chunky, satisfying read and, although the first in a new series, has a conclusion satisfying enough to feel some sense of resolution, and a clear plot arc.
I'm so glad I picked this one up, and can't wait to read the next instalment.
This one's a keeper.
June 28, 2026
This book has a really interesting concept with Fates being a source of currency and the various different powers accompanying them. I also love a good gutter snipe MC with gumption and fierce loyalty. All three POVs were great and the mystery of one's death was very intriguing, as was the mystery surrounding one's Fate and the House of Midnight.
I think what kept this from being a 5 star from me was the execution and the editing. I usually don't like to knock indie books for editing errors, but there were so many glaring mistakes, including simple misuses of words like 'are' instead of 'our'. And the pure repetition of phrases in the same chapter (I counted 3 'released an explosive breath' within three pages at one point...). It felt like there was another final edit skipped here. Also, the one POV took place 4 years prior to the other two and while it's a small thing, I just didn't like how it was presented without clarity, especially earlier in the book.
That said, I'm intrigued with how this book ended and I'm interested to see where the rest of the series goes. Especially after a failure in the climax, I always like those types of endings.
I think what kept this from being a 5 star from me was the execution and the editing. I usually don't like to knock indie books for editing errors, but there were so many glaring mistakes, including simple misuses of words like 'are' instead of 'our'. And the pure repetition of phrases in the same chapter (I counted 3 'released an explosive breath' within three pages at one point...). It felt like there was another final edit skipped here. Also, the one POV took place 4 years prior to the other two and while it's a small thing, I just didn't like how it was presented without clarity, especially earlier in the book.
That said, I'm intrigued with how this book ended and I'm interested to see where the rest of the series goes. Especially after a failure in the climax, I always like those types of endings.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I listened to the audiobook and let me start by saying Kevin Kemp did an excellent job creating voices for all genders and ages, each with a very distinct personality! I had zero issues with distinguishing who's talking and I loved the attention to details - whether it's acting out a fight scene, or someone talking with their mouth full :D - the effort invested really helped with the immersion.
As for the plot itself, there was a lot of mystery surrounding The House of Midnight, and how having a Fate works in this world, and as we shift between the POVs and timelines I was so hooked to learn more. However, the stellar character work overshadowed everything else for me. The love and comradery between the characters made it all so endearing in a way, despite the world being quite grim. I love seeing stories about siblings who care for each other deeply. While that siblings love between Tryder and Zuri is the catalyst for the story, there was also a strong found-family center, and friendships that enriched the story. I also enjoyed the witty banter and sarcasm. There was enough humour to lighten the mood a bit without taking anything away from the story.
As for the plot itself, there was a lot of mystery surrounding The House of Midnight, and how having a Fate works in this world, and as we shift between the POVs and timelines I was so hooked to learn more. However, the stellar character work overshadowed everything else for me. The love and comradery between the characters made it all so endearing in a way, despite the world being quite grim. I love seeing stories about siblings who care for each other deeply. While that siblings love between Tryder and Zuri is the catalyst for the story, there was also a strong found-family center, and friendships that enriched the story. I also enjoyed the witty banter and sarcasm. There was enough humour to lighten the mood a bit without taking anything away from the story.
May 9, 2026
Absolutely incredible!!! One of my new favorite audiobooks and I can't wait to see where the story takes us next! The narrator did a great job of bringing this story to life and I loved his accent!! I do wish Audiobooks came with the map, the only negative I have.
I loved following 3 different POV & storylines that wove in and out of each other and brought together at the end.
I was biting my nails the last 30% or the book truly not knowing what was going to happen next.
The world building was incredible but also easy to understand. Also gave me some Harry Potter/ Fourth Wing vibes.
All I know is I need book 2 NOW!!
I loved following 3 different POV & storylines that wove in and out of each other and brought together at the end.
I was biting my nails the last 30% or the book truly not knowing what was going to happen next.
The world building was incredible but also easy to understand. Also gave me some Harry Potter/ Fourth Wing vibes.
All I know is I need book 2 NOW!!
May 12, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The House of Midnight absolutely hooked me from the very beginning!! This audiobook was action packed right from chapter one and kept me fully invested the entire time. The world building, the tension, the magic and the nonstop momentum made this such an addictive listen.
Kevin Kemp did an amazing job with the narration.
This feels like the start of an incredible series and now I’m already desperate for the next book because I NEED to know what happens next!!
Huge thank you to Podium Entertainment for the ALC! 🖤
The House of Midnight absolutely hooked me from the very beginning!! This audiobook was action packed right from chapter one and kept me fully invested the entire time. The world building, the tension, the magic and the nonstop momentum made this such an addictive listen.
Kevin Kemp did an amazing job with the narration.
This feels like the start of an incredible series and now I’m already desperate for the next book because I NEED to know what happens next!!
Huge thank you to Podium Entertainment for the ALC! 🖤
May 12, 2026
This was amazing as audiobook! Kevin Kemp does such a great job narrating these characters, and there is a LARGE cast. So kudos to him!
This is a true epic fantasy with world building and lore, plot builds and twists with lots of action scenes, battles and quests. There are many underlying layers that lead to clues in the overall mystery. I was pleasantly surprised throughout. I did not see any of those plot drops coming.
Highly recommend.
No spice but fun love interests with flirting and teasing.
This is a true epic fantasy with world building and lore, plot builds and twists with lots of action scenes, battles and quests. There are many underlying layers that lead to clues in the overall mystery. I was pleasantly surprised throughout. I did not see any of those plot drops coming.
Highly recommend.
No spice but fun love interests with flirting and teasing.
May 15, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format:🎧
I finished House of Midnight by Ben Hale and omg it was so good 😭🎧
The audiobook narration was amazing. He did such a great job with all the characters and it made the story even more addictive.
This book was so action packed and I was fully invested the entire time. I was listening at work and literally didn’t get anything done because I could not stop listening 😂
I seriously cannot wait for book 2 because I need more NOW.
Format:🎧
I finished House of Midnight by Ben Hale and omg it was so good 😭🎧
The audiobook narration was amazing. He did such a great job with all the characters and it made the story even more addictive.
This book was so action packed and I was fully invested the entire time. I was listening at work and literally didn’t get anything done because I could not stop listening 😂
I seriously cannot wait for book 2 because I need more NOW.
June 3, 2026
I really enjoyed this! The build up of this world is amazing. I loved the magic system and family through this. Its written as NOW and THEN. I like it going back so you get more of a backstreet if certain characters. And that ending! Im so happy but i hope it ends up well... that's got me nervous! Im so down for the next one
June 23, 2026
Excellent!
Great world building and magic systems. Very original, with great characters that I cared about. Could have used some editing, but that was a minor issue. Can't wait for the next book. Highly recommended and I will watch for more from Ben Hale. Kel is high on my list of favorite authors!!
Great world building and magic systems. Very original, with great characters that I cared about. Could have used some editing, but that was a minor issue. Can't wait for the next book. Highly recommended and I will watch for more from Ben Hale. Kel is high on my list of favorite authors!!
May 22, 2026
Welcome back👍
Great to see Ben Hale back to writi
ng Fantasy, instead of Sci-fi👍 together with Kel Kade, another excellent fantasy writer👍 what could go wrong! An outstanding book which has tou gripped from beginning to end, bring in the next instalment😊
Great to see Ben Hale back to writi
ng Fantasy, instead of Sci-fi👍 together with Kel Kade, another excellent fantasy writer👍 what could go wrong! An outstanding book which has tou gripped from beginning to end, bring in the next instalment😊
May 18, 2026
Great read
The book kept me interested and reading until late and the world and the characters were all great
Looking forward to the next book.
The book kept me interested and reading until late and the world and the characters were all great
Looking forward to the next book.
May 28, 2026
Good Story
I liked the storyline but the editing was atrocious. Will definitely be watching for the sequel. The story really is captivating, but it seems like there was maybe a rush to print?
I liked the storyline but the editing was atrocious. Will definitely be watching for the sequel. The story really is captivating, but it seems like there was maybe a rush to print?
June 4, 2026
Kel Kade may be my new favorite fantasy author. She's so good. I like the Rezkin books better, but this new series pulled me in quickly and was a quick enjoyable read. Nice for a break.
Displaying 1 - 21 of 21 reviews