Last Song Before Night

The story idea was very interesting but it just seemed too muddled, as though there were so many ideas that just burst out onto the page. I had trouble following the plot but, the biggest downfall was that I did not connect with any of the characters. 3 stars because it was a good theory but it just didn't grab my attention.

This character-driven debut kept me turning the pages. Though it contains darkness and tragedy, it never seemed overly grim or completely hopeless to me. It is a book to read for the characters' journeys rather than the plot, and I especially loved Lin and Rianna and their determination. I did feel like it had the potential to be superb but just missed the mark for various reasons: some cliches, a rushed ending, a tendency to overexplain, and some underdevelopment. However, I enjoyed reading it very much and will definitely be keeping an eye out for future books by Ilana C. Myer!

Actual Rating: 7/10

The Long Version: http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2016/03/mini-review-last-song-before-night-by-ilana-c-myer/