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Beware the Night
When her world divides, pitting light against dark, Veda must join a dangerous revolution to save her grandfather and fight against injustice...even if it costs her the boy she loves.
On the island of Bellona, life is peaceful--as long as the citizens dutifully worship the Sun, which protects them from all harm. Seventeen-year-old Veda knows that keeping the Sun happy will protect her and her grandfather from the Night, the dangerous people who snatch innocent citizens from their beds under the cover of darkness, never to be seen again. As long as Veda follows the rules, she will be safe.
But when Veda's grandfather is offered up as the next sacrificial offering to keep the Sun's favor, she starts to see that the safety she's been promised comes at a dangerous price. Maybe there is more to fear above than there is below.
With a mysterious young man, Dorian, at her side, Veda has to figure out if the scary bedtime stories she grew up hearing are real--or dangerous lies.
On the island of Bellona, life is peaceful--as long as the citizens dutifully worship the Sun, which protects them from all harm. Seventeen-year-old Veda knows that keeping the Sun happy will protect her and her grandfather from the Night, the dangerous people who snatch innocent citizens from their beds under the cover of darkness, never to be seen again. As long as Veda follows the rules, she will be safe.
But when Veda's grandfather is offered up as the next sacrificial offering to keep the Sun's favor, she starts to see that the safety she's been promised comes at a dangerous price. Maybe there is more to fear above than there is below.
With a mysterious young man, Dorian, at her side, Veda has to figure out if the scary bedtime stories she grew up hearing are real--or dangerous lies.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published March 12, 2019
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Jessika Fleck
6 books182 followersJessika Fleck is a writer, voracious coffee drinker, and knitter—she sincerely hopes to one day discover a way to do all three at once. Until then, she continues failing to resurrect house plants, taking care of museum collections, and slowly working toward goal of becoming a genuine 'cat lady'. Her YA fantasy, BEWARE THE NIGHT (Macmillan), received a coveted starred review from School Library Journal. Her most recent project, THE CURSE OF GREAT WINTER ACADEMY (A Choose Your Own Adventure book) releases May 6, 2025! More at www.jessikafleck.com
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January 24, 2021
A slow-burn, a love triangle, two warring enemies 😏 sign me up!
Beware the Night, by Jessica Fleck follows the story of Veda, a Basso girl living on the island of, Bellona. On Bellona there are two classes of citizens: Basso and Dogio. Dogio citizens are the upper-echelon of society. They compromise the wealthy, and the Imperi soldiers. On the other side of the island we have the Basso, who compromise the poor, working class citizens of, Bellona.
However, on the island of Bellona which worship the Sun goddess, both classes of divided citizens fear a common enemy ,'The Night'; who are rogue enemy rebels living in The Below. Caught between her life above, and an unexpected connection to the rebels below, Veda must peel back the layers to uncover who she truly is.
If you've read A Curse so dark and lonely, by Brigid Kemmerer...Beware the Night has the same pacing. The story itself is slow, but its always moving. I feel like if you enjoyed the pacing of that book, you will enjoy this.
I loved how we get to experience both the Sun residents, as well as the Night (enemy) residents. I also really enjoyed the characters. Poppy (Veda's Grandfather) was so sweet 😢. Also, Dorian and Nico are worthy of the love triangle 😄💖 (In my opinion 😏)
Its definetly a slower novel. If you crave constant action scenes, skip this. However. If you appreciate waiting for a story to unfold I would suggest giving this a try. I really enjoyed Jessica Flecks writing. I was entertained throughout the entire book.
Also, that ending 😌. I was not expecting it to end like that. I need to buy book two asap!
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Beware the Night, by Jessica Fleck follows the story of Veda, a Basso girl living on the island of, Bellona. On Bellona there are two classes of citizens: Basso and Dogio. Dogio citizens are the upper-echelon of society. They compromise the wealthy, and the Imperi soldiers. On the other side of the island we have the Basso, who compromise the poor, working class citizens of, Bellona.
However, on the island of Bellona which worship the Sun goddess, both classes of divided citizens fear a common enemy ,'The Night'; who are rogue enemy rebels living in The Below. Caught between her life above, and an unexpected connection to the rebels below, Veda must peel back the layers to uncover who she truly is.
If you've read A Curse so dark and lonely, by Brigid Kemmerer...Beware the Night has the same pacing. The story itself is slow, but its always moving. I feel like if you enjoyed the pacing of that book, you will enjoy this.
I loved how we get to experience both the Sun residents, as well as the Night (enemy) residents. I also really enjoyed the characters. Poppy (Veda's Grandfather) was so sweet 😢. Also, Dorian and Nico are worthy of the love triangle 😄💖 (In my opinion 😏)
Its definetly a slower novel. If you crave constant action scenes, skip this. However. If you appreciate waiting for a story to unfold I would suggest giving this a try. I really enjoyed Jessica Flecks writing. I was entertained throughout the entire book.
Also, that ending 😌. I was not expecting it to end like that. I need to buy book two asap!
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March 16, 2019
Plot: 3/5 Characters: 3/5 Writing: 4/5
Beware the Night was an interesting read about a people fighting for their rights and a girl figuring out her place in the world.
On the island of Bellona their were three groups of people: the Dogio who ruled and lived lavish lives in luxury; the Basso who were oppressed by the Dogio and the Night- a secret organisation who supposedly reaped terror and stole away Basso people to the depths of darkness. As you can tell, the Basso were the worst off in this situation.
The main character, Veda, was a Basso girl who lived with her grandfather (her parents were killed by the Night) and who's best friend was a high ranking Dogio boy called Nico. She also knew another Basso boy called Dorian. She was slowly drawn into joining the Night and realised that all the things she had thought to be true were lies and she had to relearn everything she thought she knew.
Veda was an alright character, I could tell she still wasn't sure of herself and was figuring her life out. Gradually through the book she grew in character and became capable of making her own decisions.
There was a love triangle! *eye roll* I'm not a big fan of those. However, whilst I was reading I just thought that Veda must be lucky that two extremely nice guys were madly in love with her and it was way too good to be true. I really wanted her to make up her mind because it felt like she was stringing them both Nico and Dorian along.
I did like this book and there were some good ideas in it. I think the main reason it was a three star read was because it was incredibly slow paced and at some times the plot twists weren't believable for me. I got lots of Red Queen and The Hunger Games vibes from it so I think people who are big fans of those books would really enjoy Beware the Night.
Thank you to Swoon Reads and Jessika Fleck for providing me with an e-arc of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Beware the Night was an interesting read about a people fighting for their rights and a girl figuring out her place in the world.
On the island of Bellona their were three groups of people: the Dogio who ruled and lived lavish lives in luxury; the Basso who were oppressed by the Dogio and the Night- a secret organisation who supposedly reaped terror and stole away Basso people to the depths of darkness. As you can tell, the Basso were the worst off in this situation.
The main character, Veda, was a Basso girl who lived with her grandfather (her parents were killed by the Night) and who's best friend was a high ranking Dogio boy called Nico. She also knew another Basso boy called Dorian. She was slowly drawn into joining the Night and realised that all the things she had thought to be true were lies and she had to relearn everything she thought she knew.
Veda was an alright character, I could tell she still wasn't sure of herself and was figuring her life out. Gradually through the book she grew in character and became capable of making her own decisions.
There was a love triangle! *eye roll* I'm not a big fan of those. However, whilst I was reading I just thought that Veda must be lucky that two extremely nice guys were madly in love with her and it was way too good to be true. I really wanted her to make up her mind because it felt like she was stringing them both Nico and Dorian along.
I did like this book and there were some good ideas in it. I think the main reason it was a three star read was because it was incredibly slow paced and at some times the plot twists weren't believable for me. I got lots of Red Queen and The Hunger Games vibes from it so I think people who are big fans of those books would really enjoy Beware the Night.
Thank you to Swoon Reads and Jessika Fleck for providing me with an e-arc of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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February 24, 2019
I won this ARC through a Goodreads Giveaway!
This was a fun read! I loved Fleck’s writing style. It flowed nicely, and her ability to write tension really kept me on the edge on my seat throughout this book. The concept of this story is unique, as it is set on an island where people worship the sun in exchange for protection against the night. It is a quick, fun, enjoyable read.
However, I feel like the plot of this story is one I have read many times before. It is really similar to Shatter Me, the Grisha Trilogy, and other popular YA series. It also features some of my least favorite tropes, such as a love triangle and a main female character who, despite having no qualifications, is chosen to lead a rebellion.
Despite some of this issue I had with this book, I still think this is a quick, fun read. I would recommend this to anyone who is in need of an exciting book to get them out of a slump.
This book comes out March 12th, 2019, so if this appeals to you, make sure to pick one up! Happy reading!
This was a fun read! I loved Fleck’s writing style. It flowed nicely, and her ability to write tension really kept me on the edge on my seat throughout this book. The concept of this story is unique, as it is set on an island where people worship the sun in exchange for protection against the night. It is a quick, fun, enjoyable read.
However, I feel like the plot of this story is one I have read many times before. It is really similar to Shatter Me, the Grisha Trilogy, and other popular YA series. It also features some of my least favorite tropes, such as a love triangle and a main female character who, despite having no qualifications, is chosen to lead a rebellion.
Despite some of this issue I had with this book, I still think this is a quick, fun read. I would recommend this to anyone who is in need of an exciting book to get them out of a slump.
This book comes out March 12th, 2019, so if this appeals to you, make sure to pick one up! Happy reading!
March 10, 2019
"Ad astra, to the stars, no trouble, be well. "
I was so excited for this book, it sounds like something that I would love. While I did really enjoy it, it didn't live up to my expectations exactly.
Beware The Night focuses around a clash of classes at it's core. We have the powerful Imperial /Doggio, the oppressed Basso that must follow all rules or suffer dire consequences and, of course, the rebels known as The Night. This is a pretty common set up for many dystopian novels, but I enjoy that trope so I was on board. Our main protaganist is Veda, a Basso who is lives with her grandfather in poverty and her main job to keep them for starving is fishing. She also happens to be best friends with a Doggio, Nico. Obviously, there friendship is more than frowned up and so they sneak around to spend time with each other. We also have another boy that enters the picture early on, Dorian and he's about to upend Veda's world as she knows it.
I'll start with the positive. The various classes all worship either the Sun or the Moon, I know we've seen this all before but this author does it right. We get the history and stories about both the Sun and the Moon. It's well done and beautiful and I was really happy for its inclusion. I also really liked the setting and the fishing elements. It felt authentic and I just liked the idea of all the Basso getting up in the morning and heading to the large fishing spot. It was quite different and really cool. Learning about the rebels aka The Night was also really fun and I'm always a sucker for some good rebel tropes. The spot they call home is also completely badass and even though we do get a good look at where they live - I could've used even more. It was just cool as hell.
The character and world development is quite good, even though it's not a long book. I didn't feel particularly confused at anything that was presented. I liked our leads for the most part and rooted for all three of them. I would've liked a little more development with Dorian but I think we'll get more of that in the second book. I also loved all the betrayal in this book and it doesn't hold back. This book is betrayal, betrayal and then more betrayal. I loved it! Some I saw coming, some I didn't. Either way, good stuff. I also adored the relationship between Veda and her grandfather.
I have to be careful because I really don't want to give anything away. The stuff that didn't work for me so much is some of the reasoning behind decisions didn't always make sense or add up. We also enter love triangle hell - I'm really not one for love triangles very often and I can tell this one is going to drive me completely mad. I get that Veda has had her life turned upside down so I can give some slack to her being confused about people and making choices but she spends WAYYYY too much time thinking about boys. She is constantly thinking about her feelings and changing them in a moment's notice and it was just too much of it. It took away from the fairly large story going around them and it was frustrating. I very much doubt Veda's biggest concern would be who she had real feelings for, instead of the chaos that is happening and finding out about her past. I didn't like it and I didn't buy it and I know we are in for a ton more of it in the second book.
Overall, I think this was an enjoyable and fast read. I do think it probably could've been another 150 pages and finished out the story honestly, but I'm sure I'll give the next book a try. This book is probably going to be a little more for people who haven't read as much fantasy, so aren't used the tropes as much then people who have a lot of experience in the genre. I'd check it out for yourself and see what you think.
Thank you to Swoons Reads and Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for my honest opinion.
I was so excited for this book, it sounds like something that I would love. While I did really enjoy it, it didn't live up to my expectations exactly.
Beware The Night focuses around a clash of classes at it's core. We have the powerful Imperial /Doggio, the oppressed Basso that must follow all rules or suffer dire consequences and, of course, the rebels known as The Night. This is a pretty common set up for many dystopian novels, but I enjoy that trope so I was on board. Our main protaganist is Veda, a Basso who is lives with her grandfather in poverty and her main job to keep them for starving is fishing. She also happens to be best friends with a Doggio, Nico. Obviously, there friendship is more than frowned up and so they sneak around to spend time with each other. We also have another boy that enters the picture early on, Dorian and he's about to upend Veda's world as she knows it.
I'll start with the positive. The various classes all worship either the Sun or the Moon, I know we've seen this all before but this author does it right. We get the history and stories about both the Sun and the Moon. It's well done and beautiful and I was really happy for its inclusion. I also really liked the setting and the fishing elements. It felt authentic and I just liked the idea of all the Basso getting up in the morning and heading to the large fishing spot. It was quite different and really cool. Learning about the rebels aka The Night was also really fun and I'm always a sucker for some good rebel tropes. The spot they call home is also completely badass and even though we do get a good look at where they live - I could've used even more. It was just cool as hell.
The character and world development is quite good, even though it's not a long book. I didn't feel particularly confused at anything that was presented. I liked our leads for the most part and rooted for all three of them. I would've liked a little more development with Dorian but I think we'll get more of that in the second book. I also loved all the betrayal in this book and it doesn't hold back. This book is betrayal, betrayal and then more betrayal. I loved it! Some I saw coming, some I didn't. Either way, good stuff. I also adored the relationship between Veda and her grandfather.
I have to be careful because I really don't want to give anything away. The stuff that didn't work for me so much is some of the reasoning behind decisions didn't always make sense or add up. We also enter love triangle hell - I'm really not one for love triangles very often and I can tell this one is going to drive me completely mad. I get that Veda has had her life turned upside down so I can give some slack to her being confused about people and making choices but she spends WAYYYY too much time thinking about boys. She is constantly thinking about her feelings and changing them in a moment's notice and it was just too much of it. It took away from the fairly large story going around them and it was frustrating. I very much doubt Veda's biggest concern would be who she had real feelings for, instead of the chaos that is happening and finding out about her past. I didn't like it and I didn't buy it and I know we are in for a ton more of it in the second book.
Overall, I think this was an enjoyable and fast read. I do think it probably could've been another 150 pages and finished out the story honestly, but I'm sure I'll give the next book a try. This book is probably going to be a little more for people who haven't read as much fantasy, so aren't used the tropes as much then people who have a lot of experience in the genre. I'd check it out for yourself and see what you think.
Thank you to Swoons Reads and Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for my honest opinion.
March 14, 2019
Should have trusted my gut and given up at 21% but anyway, here's a bullet-point review of my thoughts (a more cohesive review may or may not come):
Note: I started skim-reading at the 24% mark.
- The beginning was dull and slow, events became marginally interesting at around the 21 to 24% mark, only to quickly regress into an unenjoyable mess.
- This is definitely NOT a quickly paced fantasy adventure.
- From the synopsis, the mythology sounded fascinating, but throughout the story itself, I remained skeptical of its believability. I just could not imagine people having faith in these stories, much less willingly losing their lives for the fulfillment of a half-baked prophecy (as spoken of by these stories).
- The world-building as a whole was one of the weakest points of Beware the Night, which is primarily why the story fell apart for me. In fact, I won't go into details, but I spotted a few gaping plot holes.
- Veda, as a heroine and as the Chosen One, failed to be a compelling lead. Instead, she got on my nerves a lot because she was driven by her self-interests, was illogically impulsive and reckless, and defied authority for the sake of defying authority (even to the point of abandoning common sense). I also really hated that she
- ALSO, CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW SHE WENT FROM KISSING ONE GUY TO KISSING ANOTHER GUY WITHIN - WHAT - 3 TO 5 CHAPTERS??? And that she kept going back and forth between the two of them, instead of focusing on the larger picture??? The love triangle was just unnecessary.
- The characters generally fell flat and felt underdeveloped, but nonetheless, I did develop a liking towards both the love interests: Nico and Dorian. If it were up to me, I'd throw Veda into the sea and make it my mission for these boys to fall in love with each other.
- The "plot twists" were hastily explained and poorly executed, diminishing their impact.
- The storytelling was really incohesive, and consistently throughout the story, I had a difficult time believing what was happening. Everything just seemed... dumb to me. And not well thought of.
- I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Ever. And I definitely won't stick around for the sequel.
Disclosure: I received a digital copy of Beware the Night from the publisher (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
1 star
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Note: I started skim-reading at the 24% mark.
- The beginning was dull and slow, events became marginally interesting at around the 21 to 24% mark, only to quickly regress into an unenjoyable mess.
- This is definitely NOT a quickly paced fantasy adventure.
- From the synopsis, the mythology sounded fascinating, but throughout the story itself, I remained skeptical of its believability. I just could not imagine people having faith in these stories, much less willingly losing their lives for the fulfillment of a half-baked prophecy (as spoken of by these stories).
- The world-building as a whole was one of the weakest points of Beware the Night, which is primarily why the story fell apart for me. In fact, I won't go into details, but I spotted a few gaping plot holes.
- Veda, as a heroine and as the Chosen One, failed to be a compelling lead. Instead, she got on my nerves a lot because she was driven by her self-interests, was illogically impulsive and reckless, and defied authority for the sake of defying authority (even to the point of abandoning common sense). I also really hated that she
- ALSO, CAN WE TALK ABOUT HOW SHE WENT FROM KISSING ONE GUY TO KISSING ANOTHER GUY WITHIN - WHAT - 3 TO 5 CHAPTERS??? And that she kept going back and forth between the two of them, instead of focusing on the larger picture??? The love triangle was just unnecessary.
- The characters generally fell flat and felt underdeveloped, but nonetheless, I did develop a liking towards both the love interests: Nico and Dorian. If it were up to me, I'd throw Veda into the sea and make it my mission for these boys to fall in love with each other.
- The "plot twists" were hastily explained and poorly executed, diminishing their impact.
- The storytelling was really incohesive, and consistently throughout the story, I had a difficult time believing what was happening. Everything just seemed... dumb to me. And not well thought of.
- I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. Ever. And I definitely won't stick around for the sequel.
Disclosure: I received a digital copy of Beware the Night from the publisher (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
1 star
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March 17, 2019
Beware the Night is a bit good. I felt the novel had potential but it's potential was poorly executed.
They were parts in the novel that was nice and they were parts that were just off and confusing.
They were parts in the novel that was nice and they were parts that were just off and confusing.
October 21, 2018
Beware the Night is a slow burn filled to the brim with lies, deception, and plot twists (oh, the plot twists)! Finely layered and structured, offering piece by piece as it slowly starts to take shape in front of you until suddenly you are nearing the end and you can't read fast enough. Sprinkled throughout are some sweet, tender, and swoon worthy moments that sets everything at a nice balance and doesn't allow itself to get too involved with one or the other.
Our main girl Veda is fierce, smart, and brave. She is the driving force of this story and she had me feeling every emotion imaginable with her clear voice. At every minute she doesn't know who or what to believe and is pulled in every direction. Our two guys Nico and Dorian both have their own allegiances and both think they are right with what they are doing which brings us to a love triangle of sorts. While I'm not the biggest fan of those, Jessika managed this one beautifully. No petty drama or forced interactions to cause said drama. Just three people dealing with their emotions and conflicted feelings the best way they know how. You can definitely see it playing a big part in book 2 and I hope that it stays along this same path.
Another character I really loved was Veda's grandfather Poppy. The embodiment of what a grandparent should be: loving, wise, and protective. He reached inside my chest and hugged my heart. Loved him!
I went into Beware the Night thinking I knew what I was in for and I was thankfully and pleasantly surprised. Will certainly be adding this finished copy to my collection next March (calling it an early birthday present to myself!) and preparing myself now for book 2!
*Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review early!*
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Wow, I wasn't expecting all this!
RTC!
Our main girl Veda is fierce, smart, and brave. She is the driving force of this story and she had me feeling every emotion imaginable with her clear voice. At every minute she doesn't know who or what to believe and is pulled in every direction. Our two guys Nico and Dorian both have their own allegiances and both think they are right with what they are doing which brings us to a love triangle of sorts. While I'm not the biggest fan of those, Jessika managed this one beautifully. No petty drama or forced interactions to cause said drama. Just three people dealing with their emotions and conflicted feelings the best way they know how. You can definitely see it playing a big part in book 2 and I hope that it stays along this same path.
Another character I really loved was Veda's grandfather Poppy. The embodiment of what a grandparent should be: loving, wise, and protective. He reached inside my chest and hugged my heart. Loved him!
I went into Beware the Night thinking I knew what I was in for and I was thankfully and pleasantly surprised. Will certainly be adding this finished copy to my collection next March (calling it an early birthday present to myself!) and preparing myself now for book 2!
*Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review early!*
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Wow, I wasn't expecting all this!
RTC!
March 8, 2020
I do love a good forbidden romance with all the class clash going around and so selecting this book was a no brainer. Set in Bellona, an island country where people worship the sun and is asked to be afraid of the night, the first book in this duology creates all the necessary angst and thrill for an adventure about to begin.
Let me start with the good bits. The staunch rivalry between the followers of Sun and Night (Moon) is quite appealing, owing to the brilliant narrative style which is a combination of legend and real life. The division prevalent between the imperial Doggio and oppressed Basso is vividly portrayed through the lives of our star crossed lovers, each belonging to separate strata of the Bellonian society. Mysteries unfold in regular intervals and there is no dull moment in this story. . . well, except for the lengthy part where Veda takes her time to think everything through.
Now to the parts didn't really work for me; actually, there is only one in the hate list -- the love triangle. And drove me mad is the fact that while the two boys after Veda is completely faithful to her, Veda, on the other hand, encourages both of them quite shamelessly (not just in words, but through kissing). Sure, she is confused with all the sudden changes in her life, but this is cutting it too far. In the end, I resorted to ignoring her to enjoy the story better. I just really hope the next book won't continue this romantic drama.
Let me start with the good bits. The staunch rivalry between the followers of Sun and Night (Moon) is quite appealing, owing to the brilliant narrative style which is a combination of legend and real life. The division prevalent between the imperial Doggio and oppressed Basso is vividly portrayed through the lives of our star crossed lovers, each belonging to separate strata of the Bellonian society. Mysteries unfold in regular intervals and there is no dull moment in this story. . . well, except for the lengthy part where Veda takes her time to think everything through.
Now to the parts didn't really work for me; actually, there is only one in the hate list -- the love triangle. And drove me mad is the fact that while the two boys after Veda is completely faithful to her, Veda, on the other hand, encourages both of them quite shamelessly (not just in words, but through kissing). Sure, she is confused with all the sudden changes in her life, but this is cutting it too far. In the end, I resorted to ignoring her to enjoy the story better. I just really hope the next book won't continue this romantic drama.
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August 28, 2018this cover is fkn gorg and it sounds rly cool gimme
August 21, 2018
With the back drop of a Romanesque island society, Fleck effortlessly delivers an intricate narrative of two distinct yet closely knit classes on the verge of war through the eyes of the main character, Veda.
Born into the lowest ranking population, Veda and her grandfather live a simple yet grateful existence, owing all they require to survive from the Sun. But when a mysterious boy enters her life a chain of dramatic events propels Veda into a secret world that may hold the key to the island’s freedom and Veda’s prophesised destiny.
Inherently a complex tale of survival versus rebellion, Beware the Night is at its heart, a love story that will capture the reader with its equal parts heroism and heartache.
Born into the lowest ranking population, Veda and her grandfather live a simple yet grateful existence, owing all they require to survive from the Sun. But when a mysterious boy enters her life a chain of dramatic events propels Veda into a secret world that may hold the key to the island’s freedom and Veda’s prophesised destiny.
Inherently a complex tale of survival versus rebellion, Beware the Night is at its heart, a love story that will capture the reader with its equal parts heroism and heartache.
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August 6, 2019I really like the relationship between the heroine and the two young men. The politics at play and how it's mingled into cultural norms is very interesting. Love the grandfather. He's an amazing character.
March 27, 2019
I see you are finished this book
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Did you like it
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Haha, if you read the book you might get the ^^ reference. But in all honesty I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, although some had their flaws, it also made them more realistic. As in not knowing what the right thing to do in a situation, I pick one way, they pick another, hey it is what it is. Also the world description was a little hard to follow (I got lost a few times when describing the underground) which also maybe added a bit because V got lost multiple times. Also kinda gave a Romeo and Juliet feel.
I also really hope this book is not a stand alone, because THAT ENDING! What happened? Where are they? What's going to happen!!
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Did you like it
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Haha, if you read the book you might get the ^^ reference. But in all honesty I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters, although some had their flaws, it also made them more realistic. As in not knowing what the right thing to do in a situation, I pick one way, they pick another, hey it is what it is. Also the world description was a little hard to follow (I got lost a few times when describing the underground) which also maybe added a bit because V got lost multiple times. Also kinda gave a Romeo and Juliet feel.
I also really hope this book is not a stand alone, because THAT ENDING! What happened? Where are they? What's going to happen!!
January 21, 2019
*Thank you so much Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for the eARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
*This review will contain a separate spoiler section with a warning.
2.5 / 5 stars
Beware the Night follows life on the island of Bellona for seventeen-year-old Veda. The people of Bellona worship and praise the Sun for their island. Veda is part of the Basso’s who are essentially the contrasting people to the Dogio. The Basso are the poverish working class people who are controlled by the Dogio to the point of oppression. The Dogio live rich lavish lifestyles and are a controlling force to those they deem lower than themselves. The Dogio take from the Basso and make them fight for their own survival. Most of the Dogio are military figures who work to hunt down citizens who do not obey, as well as members of the Night. The Night are people who are deemed dangerous by the people of the Sun. The people of Night contrast the people of the Sun due to their opposing views on how society should act.
I found the use of Sun versus Night to be very intriguing. I like how the author incorporated some mythology into this story with this inclusion. The author gave some background about who the people of the Sun are as well as the people of Night. I will say that this could have been done a little better throughout the story. The beginning of the novel definitely did the world-building very weakly. It did get better as the novel progressed but it could have definitely improved. Due to this, there is still some unknown information absent from the reader. I do not recall seeing anything told about population size for this community, which ties into one of my other points. The characters were okay but not anything special. Over time I found myself losing interest in the story. I had a hard time believing what was going on in this story.
*warning for spoilers! I’ll try to keep them to a minimum, but here is your warning.
“I suppose if you don’t believe what I’m telling you, then I am trying my best to convince you of it.”
(quote from eARC copy)
I felt like the author was trying to convince the reader certain things that were supposed to be believable but they just fell flat.
How am I supposed to believe that members of the Night can be infiltrated in as babies without any alarms being raised? This totally defeats the believability of the medallions and the control that the Dogio are supposed to have.
Why do the members of the Night never help out the Basso when they have the opportunity to, but never really do anything? How are you so good then? It blows my mind that these people did basically nothing to help others yet they believe that they are so good and doing everything they can.
How is the Dogio so controlling when they have no idea what is ever going on? People can be gone for days and no one really picks up on it. I don’t understand because it makes no sense. This inclusion contrasts with everything the author presents about the Dogio.
Why is this going to have more than one book? I would have given this a higher rating if this was a stand-alone. The ending is the typical cliché ending for this situation. Something could have been easily done differently and made for a way better plot. Unfortunately this book was filled with way too many clichés and tropes that negatively impact the story. This novel is suitable for young readers and they might find this enjoyable but I sadly don’t think I can recommend it to my followers. I really wanted to love this, but other than the mythology it just fell flat.
*This review will contain a separate spoiler section with a warning.
2.5 / 5 stars
Beware the Night follows life on the island of Bellona for seventeen-year-old Veda. The people of Bellona worship and praise the Sun for their island. Veda is part of the Basso’s who are essentially the contrasting people to the Dogio. The Basso are the poverish working class people who are controlled by the Dogio to the point of oppression. The Dogio live rich lavish lifestyles and are a controlling force to those they deem lower than themselves. The Dogio take from the Basso and make them fight for their own survival. Most of the Dogio are military figures who work to hunt down citizens who do not obey, as well as members of the Night. The Night are people who are deemed dangerous by the people of the Sun. The people of Night contrast the people of the Sun due to their opposing views on how society should act.
I found the use of Sun versus Night to be very intriguing. I like how the author incorporated some mythology into this story with this inclusion. The author gave some background about who the people of the Sun are as well as the people of Night. I will say that this could have been done a little better throughout the story. The beginning of the novel definitely did the world-building very weakly. It did get better as the novel progressed but it could have definitely improved. Due to this, there is still some unknown information absent from the reader. I do not recall seeing anything told about population size for this community, which ties into one of my other points. The characters were okay but not anything special. Over time I found myself losing interest in the story. I had a hard time believing what was going on in this story.
*warning for spoilers! I’ll try to keep them to a minimum, but here is your warning.
“I suppose if you don’t believe what I’m telling you, then I am trying my best to convince you of it.”
(quote from eARC copy)
I felt like the author was trying to convince the reader certain things that were supposed to be believable but they just fell flat.
How am I supposed to believe that members of the Night can be infiltrated in as babies without any alarms being raised? This totally defeats the believability of the medallions and the control that the Dogio are supposed to have.
Why do the members of the Night never help out the Basso when they have the opportunity to, but never really do anything? How are you so good then? It blows my mind that these people did basically nothing to help others yet they believe that they are so good and doing everything they can.
How is the Dogio so controlling when they have no idea what is ever going on? People can be gone for days and no one really picks up on it. I don’t understand because it makes no sense. This inclusion contrasts with everything the author presents about the Dogio.
Why is this going to have more than one book? I would have given this a higher rating if this was a stand-alone. The ending is the typical cliché ending for this situation. Something could have been easily done differently and made for a way better plot. Unfortunately this book was filled with way too many clichés and tropes that negatively impact the story. This novel is suitable for young readers and they might find this enjoyable but I sadly don’t think I can recommend it to my followers. I really wanted to love this, but other than the mythology it just fell flat.
April 29, 2019
After reading The Castaways, Jessika Fleck’s debut novel, I’ve been eagerly awaiting her second book. When I found out that she was writing a fantasy, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Beware the Night was a fun, engaging read that had some great action and interesting characters.
The world was pretty well developed and I loved how vividly Fleck brought it to life. Her immersive writing was one of my favorite things about The Castaways and it just got better in this novel. The contrast between the two societies was stark and, at times, a bit brutal. However, it really worked to drive home the point she was trying to make. I also loved how Fleck played with the reader’s perception, causing me to switch my views on certain characters multiple times. There was also an interesting twist on a classic fantasy trope that I really enjoyed.
Veda was a wonderful main character. I thought that she grew a ton throughout the book. The other characters had depth as well. However, I wasn’t a huge fan of the love triangle. This is entirely personal preference and I think it won’t bother other readers in the same way!
Overall, Beware the Night was a quick and fun read. I’d recommend this one if you’re looking for an engaging YA fantasy.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The world was pretty well developed and I loved how vividly Fleck brought it to life. Her immersive writing was one of my favorite things about The Castaways and it just got better in this novel. The contrast between the two societies was stark and, at times, a bit brutal. However, it really worked to drive home the point she was trying to make. I also loved how Fleck played with the reader’s perception, causing me to switch my views on certain characters multiple times. There was also an interesting twist on a classic fantasy trope that I really enjoyed.
Veda was a wonderful main character. I thought that she grew a ton throughout the book. The other characters had depth as well. However, I wasn’t a huge fan of the love triangle. This is entirely personal preference and I think it won’t bother other readers in the same way!
Overall, Beware the Night was a quick and fun read. I’d recommend this one if you’re looking for an engaging YA fantasy.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
April 24, 2023
I did not enjoy this book ..
(mild spoilers???)
Honestly, I was reading it and kids were screaming all around me (swim meet) but I remember starting it and being intrigued. The writing was okay, and the start was pretty solid. It was descriptive and kinda cool.
My understanding is if you're starting a lore heavy world:
-there are details that are only for you authors to remember.
-all worlds have their limits.
-and don't dump world-building on the details. Weave it into the narrative.
I understand that these stories are most likely in your head for a while. But we are just spectating. Fleck's mythology and societal ranks in this book were kinda rushed over and never explained well.
It tries to convince you that the Night are actually good people or something but they haven't even done anything except sit in their underground minecraft bunker and come up to whoosh in the wind outside your house every so often and graffiti your town up a bit to scare you just for shits and giggles or something.
Eventually in this extremely slow paced story she finds herself sharing the minecraft bunker with the Night and she was the daughter of the ruler if I'm recalling correctly.
From the start the main character is unbearable. She is as selfish as selfish can be and when she is leading a rebellion despite having no leading qualifications other then being the lead character, I wonder what's going through her head? Battle strategies? The screwed up society? Or possibly everything they will lose if she doesn't prevail? No, it was none of those. She was thinking about boys. Yeah, she was thinking about boys. To be specific Nico and Dorian I believe.
Gonna be honest, I liked Nico and Dorian and they would have been better off if they wiped Veda from existence and just got together instead because they would of had better chemistry then Veda with both of them combined. Also what is this shitty love triangle. She kissed two different dudes in a span of like 4 or 5 chapters?!?
Why should she pick a dude when there are more important matters going on.
From what I understand about writing:
-A character needs something to grow from and needs to develop that throughout the story. While Veda did none of that and did nothing the whole book really.
-A character needs to be likable to make a good story, and I hated Veda so much and was often thinking about how much better the story would be if it wasn't about her.
I will say the story was a bit intriguing and had potential but the execution of the idea and that potential was an absolute dumpster fire.
This sounds a little harsh but please don't waste your time reading it.
(mild spoilers???)
Honestly, I was reading it and kids were screaming all around me (swim meet) but I remember starting it and being intrigued. The writing was okay, and the start was pretty solid. It was descriptive and kinda cool.
My understanding is if you're starting a lore heavy world:
-there are details that are only for you authors to remember.
-all worlds have their limits.
-and don't dump world-building on the details. Weave it into the narrative.
I understand that these stories are most likely in your head for a while. But we are just spectating. Fleck's mythology and societal ranks in this book were kinda rushed over and never explained well.
It tries to convince you that the Night are actually good people or something but they haven't even done anything except sit in their underground minecraft bunker and come up to whoosh in the wind outside your house every so often and graffiti your town up a bit to scare you just for shits and giggles or something.
Eventually in this extremely slow paced story she finds herself sharing the minecraft bunker with the Night and she was the daughter of the ruler if I'm recalling correctly.
From the start the main character is unbearable. She is as selfish as selfish can be and when she is leading a rebellion despite having no leading qualifications other then being the lead character, I wonder what's going through her head? Battle strategies? The screwed up society? Or possibly everything they will lose if she doesn't prevail? No, it was none of those. She was thinking about boys. Yeah, she was thinking about boys. To be specific Nico and Dorian I believe.
Gonna be honest, I liked Nico and Dorian and they would have been better off if they wiped Veda from existence and just got together instead because they would of had better chemistry then Veda with both of them combined. Also what is this shitty love triangle. She kissed two different dudes in a span of like 4 or 5 chapters?!?
Why should she pick a dude when there are more important matters going on.
From what I understand about writing:
-A character needs something to grow from and needs to develop that throughout the story. While Veda did none of that and did nothing the whole book really.
-A character needs to be likable to make a good story, and I hated Veda so much and was often thinking about how much better the story would be if it wasn't about her.
I will say the story was a bit intriguing and had potential but the execution of the idea and that potential was an absolute dumpster fire.
This sounds a little harsh but please don't waste your time reading it.
March 8, 2019
I'm going to be completely up front with you all, and let you know that this wasn't my favorite YA Fantasy I've read this year. However, and here's the part I'm excited to share with you, this book has a lot of a potential. In fact, Beware the Night is the kind of book that is a gateway for new readers who are making their way in the Fantasy genre. It's highly accessible, quick moving, and filled with characters who are easy to fall into step with. So keep in mind that while this wasn't my cup of tea, that doesn't mean I don't think this is a good story. More below!
Kudos to Fleck on the pacing of this book, because it all but flies by. From the moment that the reader meets Veda, to the final page, everything is laid out in perfect order. There was really no time to stop and breathe, because every page turn brought about some new revelation that once again set Veda's world on edge. I also thought that the slow world building that was done in this story was actually rather good. Instead of starting by describing the world that Veda inhabits, Fleck opts to allow the reader to uncover it with her while she explores. At first I was worried that I'd be lost, but I soon found myself intrigued by the descriptions of day to day events and (as brutal as they were) the sacrifices that the people of this world made to keep it safe.
Character wise, I felt like most of the important people in this story were a little flat. Still, their interactions with one another were what really sold things. I'm not a fan of love triangles, but I did feel like Veda's attractions were at least warranted. Nico, with his childhood friendship and sweet gestures. Then on the flip side, Dorian with his kindness and intrigue. It's not often that I like both love interests for a main character, but Veda has good taste.
I'll end here by saying that really the thing that kept me from falling in true love with this book was simply that it's so predictable. There's nothing that you haven't seen before in a Fantasy. The good side of that though, is that this is a comfort read. You know you can believe in Veda. You know that you can believe in good over evil. Like I said above, this is an excellent gateway book! I can't wait for it to get into the hands of readers.
Kudos to Fleck on the pacing of this book, because it all but flies by. From the moment that the reader meets Veda, to the final page, everything is laid out in perfect order. There was really no time to stop and breathe, because every page turn brought about some new revelation that once again set Veda's world on edge. I also thought that the slow world building that was done in this story was actually rather good. Instead of starting by describing the world that Veda inhabits, Fleck opts to allow the reader to uncover it with her while she explores. At first I was worried that I'd be lost, but I soon found myself intrigued by the descriptions of day to day events and (as brutal as they were) the sacrifices that the people of this world made to keep it safe.
Character wise, I felt like most of the important people in this story were a little flat. Still, their interactions with one another were what really sold things. I'm not a fan of love triangles, but I did feel like Veda's attractions were at least warranted. Nico, with his childhood friendship and sweet gestures. Then on the flip side, Dorian with his kindness and intrigue. It's not often that I like both love interests for a main character, but Veda has good taste.
I'll end here by saying that really the thing that kept me from falling in true love with this book was simply that it's so predictable. There's nothing that you haven't seen before in a Fantasy. The good side of that though, is that this is a comfort read. You know you can believe in Veda. You know that you can believe in good over evil. Like I said above, this is an excellent gateway book! I can't wait for it to get into the hands of readers.
March 24, 2019
I was hopeful for this book because I thought the premise sounded intriguing and the cover is beautiful, but I was disappointed. The best way I can think to describe the book is simplistic and formulaic.
*MINOR SPOILERS*
And while I think the book could have made some good points about class and/or oppression, I felt like I was just being beaten over the head with it by characters saying things they wouldn't have known to say/believe in their situations.
The most important part about a book for me is always the characters. While I did like Nico and Dorian alright, Veda drove me nuts. She couldn't make up her mind about anything, believed "shocking" plot twists rather quickly, and couldn't argue rationally. There's a moment where she's arguing that a legend can't be true because all these other legends exist and she always believed them. But not this one. In her logic, this legend's a lie.
I think my dislike of Veda also has to do with how she treated the boys in her love triangle. It reminded me so much of what annoyed me about Kate in Lost. In the space of only a few chapters, she's kissing one, then the other, then the first again. And from what I gathered from her internal dialogue, it's like she's hoping she can somehow have both. Stop stringing them along, Veda! They deserve better than her, in my opinion.
I won't be continuing to read this series as I don't really care what happens to Veda. It's a shame, because I am mildly interested in Nico's fate and role in all of this.
I received a copy of this book from Fierce Reads in exchange for an honest review.
*MINOR SPOILERS*
And while I think the book could have made some good points about class and/or oppression, I felt like I was just being beaten over the head with it by characters saying things they wouldn't have known to say/believe in their situations.
The most important part about a book for me is always the characters. While I did like Nico and Dorian alright, Veda drove me nuts. She couldn't make up her mind about anything, believed "shocking" plot twists rather quickly, and couldn't argue rationally. There's a moment where she's arguing that a legend can't be true because all these other legends exist and she always believed them. But not this one. In her logic, this legend's a lie.
I think my dislike of Veda also has to do with how she treated the boys in her love triangle. It reminded me so much of what annoyed me about Kate in Lost. In the space of only a few chapters, she's kissing one, then the other, then the first again. And from what I gathered from her internal dialogue, it's like she's hoping she can somehow have both. Stop stringing them along, Veda! They deserve better than her, in my opinion.
I won't be continuing to read this series as I don't really care what happens to Veda. It's a shame, because I am mildly interested in Nico's fate and role in all of this.
I received a copy of this book from Fierce Reads in exchange for an honest review.
July 5, 2020
1.5 stars
This novel had a really strong premise, but terrible execution. The world building was weak and I was continually confused by the lore. The relationships were rushed and awkward. One minute she’s kissing Nico and then she’s kissing Dorian and back and forth so you can’t really root for one or the other because she flip flops so readily. It was unbelievable. Love triangles are supposed to be compelling and this was not.
This novel had a really strong premise, but terrible execution. The world building was weak and I was continually confused by the lore. The relationships were rushed and awkward. One minute she’s kissing Nico and then she’s kissing Dorian and back and forth so you can’t really root for one or the other because she flip flops so readily. It was unbelievable. Love triangles are supposed to be compelling and this was not.
June 21, 2019
I know how weird this is going to sound but the plot, characters and world development were an absolute hotmess. The entire second half of the book is the girl hoping from scene to scene inbetween two boys and somehow she always accidentally makes out with them. The book also ends in a super weird place and tone...and yes, I'll read the seauel
March 15, 2019
3.5 stars! 😊 It was good, but not too special. I will read the next installment!
March 12, 2019
Beware the Night is a fun adventure filled with numerous plot twists, harrowing adventures, and countless truths and lies that are uncovered. This was a fantasy book that was unlike any other, with gorgeous prose and
What I liked about the book was the unique portrayal of Sun and Night. The Sun is viewed as a protector, similar to a god. And so is the Night, but the Night has a different view of the world and a prophecy that they believe will come to light.
Veda has been raised one way her whole life: the people of the Night are murderers, people who killed her parents. But what if that wasn’t the full truth? What if there was an important piece missing from the puzzle? At the beginning of the story, it becomes apparent that there are certain aspects of Veda’s life that are missing pieces. She wants them either to stay buried or to be filled in. But some secrets are better left unsaid. And soon enough Veda realizes that not everything in her life is what it seems.
Veda’s character development was interesting, as her character was constantly developing, like it should be for any main character. She comes to understand the realness of her world and the lies mixed in that cloud her judgment. The journey she goes on is not just to see the world differently but for her to discover exactly who she is and what she is made of.
When it comes to the two main men in Veda’s life (besides Poppy), Dorian and Nico, I couldn’t have picked two better people to fight for Veda. Though if I’m being honest, I absolutely adored Dorian and mainly just tolerated Nico. Dorian was easy to relate to and he felt like the type of friend Veda needed at certain times. Then there’s Nico, her best friend and the person she is in love with. However, Nico has no idea what goes on in Veda’s life and the hardships she has to face as a Basso. As Nico is a Bagio, he doesn’t have to worry about food on the table or safety from the Night. But Veda does, and she wants that to change. And yet, Nico seemed to be the type of character that said he would try but wouldn’t follow through and that just made him very bland to me. I’m not saying I didn’t like his character, I just didn’t like the type of person he became.
As Beware the Night was the first book, I look forward to reading the next book and seeing where Veda’s journey goes.
What I liked about the book was the unique portrayal of Sun and Night. The Sun is viewed as a protector, similar to a god. And so is the Night, but the Night has a different view of the world and a prophecy that they believe will come to light.
Veda has been raised one way her whole life: the people of the Night are murderers, people who killed her parents. But what if that wasn’t the full truth? What if there was an important piece missing from the puzzle? At the beginning of the story, it becomes apparent that there are certain aspects of Veda’s life that are missing pieces. She wants them either to stay buried or to be filled in. But some secrets are better left unsaid. And soon enough Veda realizes that not everything in her life is what it seems.
Veda’s character development was interesting, as her character was constantly developing, like it should be for any main character. She comes to understand the realness of her world and the lies mixed in that cloud her judgment. The journey she goes on is not just to see the world differently but for her to discover exactly who she is and what she is made of.
When it comes to the two main men in Veda’s life (besides Poppy), Dorian and Nico, I couldn’t have picked two better people to fight for Veda. Though if I’m being honest, I absolutely adored Dorian and mainly just tolerated Nico. Dorian was easy to relate to and he felt like the type of friend Veda needed at certain times. Then there’s Nico, her best friend and the person she is in love with. However, Nico has no idea what goes on in Veda’s life and the hardships she has to face as a Basso. As Nico is a Bagio, he doesn’t have to worry about food on the table or safety from the Night. But Veda does, and she wants that to change. And yet, Nico seemed to be the type of character that said he would try but wouldn’t follow through and that just made him very bland to me. I’m not saying I didn’t like his character, I just didn’t like the type of person he became.
As Beware the Night was the first book, I look forward to reading the next book and seeing where Veda’s journey goes.
February 19, 2019
Disclaimer: I received this book free from Netgalley in return for an unbiased review.
I feel like I’ve seen this book before. Young woman with a sad past, struggling to make ends meet in a dystopian world ends up joining the resistance. She loves two boys, one in the ruling class and one in the resistance, quel domage! Ok “love” might be too strong a word… she has tummy butterflies for these boys and they would be willing to die for her. Oh yeah, she is also the chosen one. It’s the Hunger Games, right? The Hunger Games … but with more fishing.
Don’t get me wrong, I really liked the Hunger Games. But Beware the Night is a little too predictable, and predictable gets really boring. There is also FAR too much focus on the love triangle in this book. Vida obsesses over these Nico and Dorian constantly. Notably, she never really obsesses over them as people, but more about how she feels about them. It’s all pretty self absorbed, and the boys come off as a little gullible, unoriginal and frankly interchangeable. Hmm, maybe it’s not so surprising she can’t choose between them.
Then again, maybe I’m just too old for this shit. Yeah probably. As an example, at one point she swims through an icy river and afterwards struggles to fight against succumbing to hypothermia, but she gets to see one of the guys topless and that heats her up so much she’s not cold anymore. Bullshit! Girl put on a coat for gods sake and snap out of it, we’re on the verge of war here! I just can’t with this girl.
I think I should have known when I saw the name of the publisher, Swoon Books. That’s fine. I know a lot of people really love swoon-y books. I’m just not one of them, so this was not for me. I didn’t like this book, and I won’t be picking up the sequel. If however, you like Hunger Games type books and just want a piece of fluff to fill your reading time then this might be just what you’re looking for. I’m quite sure that other people will probably really like this book. It’s just not for me.
I feel like I’ve seen this book before. Young woman with a sad past, struggling to make ends meet in a dystopian world ends up joining the resistance. She loves two boys, one in the ruling class and one in the resistance, quel domage! Ok “love” might be too strong a word… she has tummy butterflies for these boys and they would be willing to die for her. Oh yeah, she is also the chosen one. It’s the Hunger Games, right? The Hunger Games … but with more fishing.
Don’t get me wrong, I really liked the Hunger Games. But Beware the Night is a little too predictable, and predictable gets really boring. There is also FAR too much focus on the love triangle in this book. Vida obsesses over these Nico and Dorian constantly. Notably, she never really obsesses over them as people, but more about how she feels about them. It’s all pretty self absorbed, and the boys come off as a little gullible, unoriginal and frankly interchangeable. Hmm, maybe it’s not so surprising she can’t choose between them.
Then again, maybe I’m just too old for this shit. Yeah probably. As an example, at one point she swims through an icy river and afterwards struggles to fight against succumbing to hypothermia, but she gets to see one of the guys topless and that heats her up so much she’s not cold anymore. Bullshit! Girl put on a coat for gods sake and snap out of it, we’re on the verge of war here! I just can’t with this girl.
I think I should have known when I saw the name of the publisher, Swoon Books. That’s fine. I know a lot of people really love swoon-y books. I’m just not one of them, so this was not for me. I didn’t like this book, and I won’t be picking up the sequel. If however, you like Hunger Games type books and just want a piece of fluff to fill your reading time then this might be just what you’re looking for. I’m quite sure that other people will probably really like this book. It’s just not for me.
June 9, 2019
I really loved the mythology and storytelling of this book! Fleck's writing style flowed really smoothly and I found myself unable to look away from the story! Veda's character was really wonderful, I love how she didn't just accept things because she was being told them, she was curious and a great heroine. The plot twists and slow burn romance just rounded out the story and made it a great read!
January 14, 2022
This book was okay, Just feel like it lacked some details
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March 21, 2019Graded By: Mandy C.
Cover Story: Night and Day
BFF Charm: Yay
Swoonworthy Scale: 7, But Triangle
Talky Talk: Starter Fantasy
Bonus Factors: Revolutionaries, Kickass Gramps
Anti-Bonus Factor: Cliffhanger
Relationship Status: Mentorship
Read the full book report here.
Cover Story: Night and Day
BFF Charm: Yay
Swoonworthy Scale: 7, But Triangle
Talky Talk: Starter Fantasy
Bonus Factors: Revolutionaries, Kickass Gramps
Anti-Bonus Factor: Cliffhanger
Relationship Status: Mentorship
Read the full book report here.
September 26, 2021
Actual rating: 2.5🌟
I don't know what I expected really, but it isn't what I got.
I don't know what I expected really, but it isn't what I got.
January 6, 2021
2 stars for predictability, a nauseating love triangle, and a clueless main character.
October 22, 2018
Thank you to the author, Jessika Fleck for sharing a review copy of BEWARE THE NIGHT.
This YA story follows Veda, a young girl who has grown up fearful of the Night, a rogue group who is said to have been kidnapping and torturing the sun-worshiping citizens of Bellona for years, though only the lower class citizens, the Basso, seem to be affected. The Dogio, who make up the superior class as well as the Imperi army caution Bellonian citizens against the night and sacrifice one Basso citizen a year to appease the sun gods.
Veda, who is Basso has always questioned the imbalance of power and standards of living, especially since her best friend and love interest, Nico, is Dogio. When Veda starts to learn more about the Night, will she be able to sustain her friendship with Nico?
This book was a fast paced plot driven ride, similar to Red Queen and The Hunger Games. I loved the cliffhangers and love triangle. At times the plot got a little muddy for me, and I lost track of some of the twists and turns. Overall, I think fans of the genre will enjoy this as much as I did, and I know plenty of students who will tear through it! There is violence and some innuendo, but I’d say this is one is fine for grades 6 and up. Thanks again to the author for sharing!
This YA story follows Veda, a young girl who has grown up fearful of the Night, a rogue group who is said to have been kidnapping and torturing the sun-worshiping citizens of Bellona for years, though only the lower class citizens, the Basso, seem to be affected. The Dogio, who make up the superior class as well as the Imperi army caution Bellonian citizens against the night and sacrifice one Basso citizen a year to appease the sun gods.
Veda, who is Basso has always questioned the imbalance of power and standards of living, especially since her best friend and love interest, Nico, is Dogio. When Veda starts to learn more about the Night, will she be able to sustain her friendship with Nico?
This book was a fast paced plot driven ride, similar to Red Queen and The Hunger Games. I loved the cliffhangers and love triangle. At times the plot got a little muddy for me, and I lost track of some of the twists and turns. Overall, I think fans of the genre will enjoy this as much as I did, and I know plenty of students who will tear through it! There is violence and some innuendo, but I’d say this is one is fine for grades 6 and up. Thanks again to the author for sharing!
December 31, 2018
I absolutely loved this book. Veda is a complex main character, with hang-ups and insecurities but so much inner strength. She's far from perfect, which makes her compelling and REAL. I might have cried... more than once... okay a lot.
The wait for book 2 will be killer!
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I read an early draft and can't wait to reread it when it comes out!
The wait for book 2 will be killer!
!!!!!
:D
I read an early draft and can't wait to reread it when it comes out!
March 19, 2019
A fun and pulse-pounding adventure with a sensitive and fearless main character, and two handsome contenders for her heart. Still can’t decide which one I like best...
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