Midnite's Daughter

Midnight Girl #1

by Rick Gualtieri

A Child of Two Worlds - Belonging to Neither, Dangerous to Both. All Kisaki really wants is to belong *somewhere*, but there are few places half demons can safely call home. Raised in isolation within the celestial palace, she longs to escape and explore the strange planet below - Earth. So when an opportunity presents itself, she takes it, inadvertently stealing her mother’s greatest treasure in the process – the Blade of Heaven.

Exploring a whole new world is terrifying enough, but hot on her heels is her so-called guardian, the tiger-spirit Shitoro. If he catches her, he'll drag her straight back home. She thinks it’s to punish her. But in actuality it’s to save her.

She doesn’t know it yet, but there’s a very good reason Kisaki has been kept hidden away. Half-breeds such as her are not tolerated by the demon lords. If they find her, they’ll stop at nothing to take the blade and use it to erase Kisaki, her mother, and everyone she cares about from existence.

Genres: Fantasy

438 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 8, 2017

About the author

Rick Gualtieri loves to write adventure, mayhem, and snarky dialogue. His bestselling Tome of Bill series combines all of this into a world of supernatural danger with hard-hitting action and plenty of sharp-tongued geeky humor.

Rick lives alone in a dark, evil place called New Jersey with only his wife, three kids, and countless pets to both keep him company and constantly plot against him. When he's not busy monkey-clicking out words, he can typically be found jealously guarding his collection of vintage Transformers from all who would seek to defile them.

Defilers beware!

Email: rickg.author@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/RickGualtieriAuthor

Reviews

[Jay Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 to 4 stars. Not a bad start to a series, I enjoyed it even tho it was a little on the young of the young adult side at times but all in all it was pretty good.

[Iori · Rating 5 out of 5]

From Rick Gualtieri I can't expect this book to be a flop. It was glorious, you can't but love Kisaki and her friends. I can't wait for the next book in this series.

[Troy Neenan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an honest surprise with the Gualtieri library. The comedy-horror author has gone outside of his comfort zone on this one. He delivers a whimsical tale utilizing Asian demonology and mixing it with some Lovecraft ideas, such as higher gods.
This I feel is a contender for best book I have listened to all year. And while Rick has restrained his usual humour for this novel, older fans should enjoy it. I also suggest that people who didn’t enjoy his previous works give this a shot.
And if Rick doesn’t make a tiny tiger wearing a kimono and holding a sword. And doesn’t market the hell out of it, I will not be happy.
Plot: Kisaki is a product of a forbidden co-mingling of deity and human. For the crime of existing, her mother, Midnight, locked Kisaki to protect her from the other gods. Locked in her room, the Disney princess is taught by her magical kitty demon.
Kisaki escapes her room and makes it to Earth. This triggers a series of events that force her to become the hero.
What I like: This is a good book overall. If you like most of the Disney princesses than this is the book for you as it follows the same tropes and similar obstacles. But don’t think this is for little children. I would say it is classified as PG.

[Celeste Crotts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Rick's "Bill the Vampire" series,and while book is NOTHING like that, I still enjoyed it more than most other authors I read. His ability to switch styles is amazing. This book more like a MANGA novel. It has strong female lead characters, but is full of action and I was able to easily became entwined in the story and get caught up with the characters as if I were actually there. I found myself on a roller coaster ride of emotions. I think it might be okay as a Young Adult book, but it in NO WAY felt like I was reading a book meant for another age group. This is a great book and I cannot wait to the next one! Super smooth transitions, lovable and understandable characters, just a all a round wonderful read!!! ( I did receive an advanced copy to read, but that in NO WAY biased my opinion! This is a great book, and I plan on purchasing the next in the series.)

[Ralph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really wanted to give this a 4.5 stars. I feel it has a slow beginning compared to Rick's other novels. The story is really good one and after a couple of chapters it once again reverts back to a faster pace. Do not get me wrong. A slow start for Rick is equal to a fast start for a lot of other authors that I have read.
The story is a good one and I am looking forward for more stories Of "Midnight's Daughter".

[David Lurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have rated this 3, but it was almost a 4 and I don’t want to bring down the average rating too much - I fully expect this to be like the Tome of Bill: a reasonably good beginning that gets exceptionally good over time. Even within the book this is the case, with a very dull prologue, a fairly boring first third, an amusing but slow middle and then a much more exciting final third.

[J.G. Gatewood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Mr. Gualtieri's vampire series and I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. I was a little slow getting into it (the first 10%) but after that, I couldn't put it down. Loved the flow and the unique characters. It really was a good story and I'm looking forward to Book 2.

[Mark goscila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

Rick Gualtieri has again reminded me of why I love to read. Midnites Daughter is, in my opinion, his best, and I've read everything I could find by him. Read it. Funny. Imaginitive. Well written. Serious. WARNING! It will keep you up far too late! Glad I'm the boss.

[Sheila Ryals · Rating 5 out of 5]

😻

Now that was quite enjoyable. Definitely not what I was expecting. I kind of got pulled into the storyboard couldn't stop till the end. Looking forwArd to book two.

[Bram Slaats · Rating 4 out of 5]

It really was the first time that I was able to enjoy a book that really reminded me of an anime.

[Alon Lankri · Rating 3 out of 5]

I couldn't connect to the characters. The opening has great dialog but Tome of Bill is a better series by far.