A review by jessi_readss
Night of Masks and Knives by LJ Andrews

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am quickly learning that LJ Andrew’s will never miss with me. This book hit, just like the first 3. And I will admit I was nervous at first because I normally get attached to characters and then don’t want to switch to new characters mid series. But I actually love Malin and Kase so much. 

Now this is marketed as a Cinderella retelling, and I don’t see that though. But it did not take away from the story for me at all, I loved learning more about the Nightrender as he intrigued me in book 3. Now I get it, the darkness, so much makes sense now. Getting to learn more about Gunnar’s dad too? Ugh I love Gunnar and how he would do anything for his family. Malin is a strong, “I got this” female, and I love that for her. The lengths she went to in order to find the boy she lost and her brother was inspiring. I love her so much. 

Those last few chapters too? My heart can’t take this. 😭