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Book of Night
Book of Night | Holly Black
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black makes her stunning adult debut with Book of Night, a modern dark fantasy of shadowy thieves and secret societies in the vein of Ninth House and The Night Circus In Charlie Hall's world, shadows can be altered, for entertainment and cosmetic preferences--but also to increase power and influence. You can alter someone's feelings--and memories--but manipulating shadows has a cost, with the potential to take hours or days from your life. Your shadow holds all the parts of you that you want to keep hidden--a second self, standing just to your left, walking behind you into lit rooms. And sometimes, it has a life of its own. Charlie is a low-level con artist, working as a bartender while trying to distance herself from the powerful and dangerous underground world of shadow trading. She gets by doing odd jobs for her patrons and the naive new money in her town at the edge of the Berkshires. But when a terrible figure from her past returns, Charlie's present life is thrown into chaos, and her future seems at best, unclear--and at worst, non-existent. Determined to survive, Charlie throws herself into a maelstrom of secrets and murder, setting her against a cast of doppelgangers, mercurial billionaires, shadow thieves, and her own sister--all desperate to control the magic of the shadows. With sharp angles and prose, and a sinister bent, Holly Black is a master of shadow and story stitching. Remember while you read, light isn't playing tricks in Book of Night, the people are. Praise for Holly Black: "Black is a master at world-building." --The New York Times Book Review "No one writes like Holly Black." --John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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Ddzmini
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Our belated Valentine‘s presents my books and my hubby‘s God of War swords 🙌🏽🥰 so excited to read these

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BookBelle84
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Panpan

I understand the issues some people have with this. It was definitely slow, and the world wasn't fully developed to see how much the magic actually affects it. I also don't understand the current fad of 'morally gray' where basically every character in the book is unlikeable. There was nothing about Charlie that made me want to root for her. The only saving grace for this one was Vince, and I didn't see the twist coming.

Branwen I felt the same way about this one! Which was disappointing, because I love her YA books! 6mo
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Beachbum
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I‘m really into my Kindle right now because they have a lot of new releases. I‘m starting this one, #BookofNight, and I‘m not gonna lie, this cover is stunning 🥰. I‘ve always been a fan of magic and this is what caught my attention. If you haven‘t ever read at the beach, you must do it at least once!!! #hollyblack #beachreading #summerreading

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LitStephanie
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Pickpick

I usually despise conartist characters, but Charlie was compelled to become one and then manipulated into also becoming a thief as a child, plus she is a very relatable badass, so she gets a pass. This fantasy envisions an Earth where magic exists and people's shadows can become sentient. Charlie is trying to live the straight life as a bartender, but gets sucked back into her past life when a job to bring home a miscreant to his GF goes bad.

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kimmypete1
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Pickpick

Really enjoyed this one! Dark and mysterious with just enough action.

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emmaturi
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Pickpick

Another fantasy adventure this time with Charlie Hall a thief asked to many books by gloamists. They are magicians who manipulate shadows. She wants out of that business but it isn't easy. Her past catches up with her and mayhem ensures. It's a dark and strange read. Again the beginning of a series.

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Booksblanketsandahotbeverage
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#currentlyreading past my bedtime 😉

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Jenofur
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Hope Santa brought you all lots of books!
Here‘s our family Xmas haul…books=best gifts , always!
🎅🏼📚🌲📚

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Larkken
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Finally committed to a final tbr #bookspin list for 2022 / gave up on getting through my November list 😂😉

(I already started the tagged book! 🤫)

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Laughterhp
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Panpan

I guess the second half was more interesting than the first, but I still didn‘t really like this book. I didn‘t really like any of the characters and felt like I missed something when it came to the magic and the world.

Not sure if this is meant to be a series, the way it ended, but I‘ll pass.

RamsFan1963 I think it's meant to be a duology. I'll read the next book just to see how it ends, but I was unimpressed with my first Holly Black book. 1y
rachelsbrittain Good to know! I have this and another audiobook checked out on Libby so I'll probably skip this one and focus on 1y
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Laughterhp
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Does this book get better? I know I‘ve seen some mixed reviews. I‘ve never read a Holly Black book before, so I have no opinions either way.

I‘m a little less than halfway and honestly can‘t imagine listening to this book for 6 more hours.

What do you think?

Kimberlone I‘ve had this on my shelf but nervous to read since I‘ve seen a lot of similar mixed reviews… :/ 1y
Meshell1313 It‘s not like her other books at all. The second part of the book picked up and I liked it better if you can get there. Hope that helps! 1y
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TLuvs
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Started it 7 months ago, bailed, but giving it another go. Seems right for the spooky and weird!

TLuvs I got another 100 pages in from before and man, what a struggle. I just can't, officially DNF'ing... sorry HB! 1y
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b.elschie
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Panpan

How do I explain how disappointed I was with this novel. Holly Black is one of my favorite, but this just...a) not an adult novel b) a lot did not make any sense at all. The main character Charlie Hall is one dimensional and there really isn't any growth of character...meh. #bookofnight #hollyblack

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Kimberlone
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On my TBR to read this month!

#Night #Scarathlon Daily Prompt Day 6 #TeamSlaughter

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AllDebooks
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AmandaBlaze
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5feet.of.fury
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#ScarathlonDailyPrompts (Day 1: Black)
#20in4 #31by31 #spookoween

Charlie Hall aka The Charlatan, is a semi-reformed con artist/bartender, with a boyfriend is not who he seems but pays half the rent& complex family life in an alternative Western Massachusetts where people use magic to manipulate shadows in aesthetic &/or murderous ways.
Interesting urban fantasy. Good. Even if no one was likable &the random MA things pulled me out of it a bit.

TheSpineView Excellent 1y
Catsandbooks Yay! 🧡 1y
Clwojick 🖤🖤 1y
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 1y
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5feet.of.fury
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#20in4
Today, I‘m going to try to finish Book of Night, with maybe some #LosersClub audiobooking thrown in. And then kick off #Scarathlon2022 with Unmasked, The Honeys and Verity.
🔪🔪 let‘s kill it #TeamSlaughter

Clwojick You‘ve got this! 1y
Andrew65 Best of luck 😁 1y
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MrsBibliophile
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Quite a unique read! I was enthralled with how the author takes something as simple as a shadow and gives it a personality and a hunger.

I wouldn't recommend this book to children, as it does have some sex, drugs, and violence in it. But it was a mild thriller and a fantastic mystery!

📚📖Happy Reading!📖📚

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5feet.of.fury
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Lucy has declared reading with a cat on you season is officially open 🐈‍⬛ #catsoflitsy

LiteraryinLawrence In my house it is always that season! 2y
5feet.of.fury @LiteraryinLawrence my cat ignores me all summer and just sprawls on the hardwood floor to cool off 2y
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marleed
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Mehso-so

There‘s aspects of this world I find interesting - separating my shadow from myself has been a fun though while out walking :). Unfortunately, I just didn‘t connect with any of the characters.

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Kimberlone
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Here‘s a preview of my #Scarathlon #TBR. I‘ve got a lot more planned, but waiting to post along with my October #BookspinBingo card.

These are a few of the spooky/fall reads I own that I am hoping to get off my TBR in October.

I am also planning on watching lots of Halloween-themed movies, including Scream and Hocus Pocus.

If you haven‘t signed up for #Scarathlon2022 yet, there‘s still time!

https://forms.gle/UdTQPJKzvsvHM8iW7

Clwojick Woohooo! 👻🖤🦇 2y
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bridge12
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Overall, I enjoyed this book. It was slow to get to the good stuff, which I now realize because it‘s the first of a series. Looking forward to seeing where this story heads. 3.5⭐️ #botm

Incoming of books I haven‘t rated yet. I‘ve been bad at jumping on Litsy (sad I was too late for #basicwitchswap this year)

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BeeMagical
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Mehso-so

Book 148🎧 3⭐️

I honestly couldn‘t get into the beginning much but then on my second time renting it, the end portion sucked me in. I‘m still not sure how I feel about the ending though☹️ tres sad 😞

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AlizaApp
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Holly Black‘s first adult fantasy! And the first in a duology! I loved the intricacies of the shadow magic and all the creepy-cool magical characters. Can‘t wait for the sequel.

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Chrissyreadit
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Did not take picture of Holly Black- too busy listening intensely. Added a bunch of books to my insane TBR, heard some exciting new to me authors speak, missed the talk on Anxiety I was very very interested in- AND for the first time in years have not needed Ibuprofin! No joint pain yet!!!! I can‘t believe how empty it is compared to past years but am so glad I‘m here. #nationslbookfestival

kspenmoll So happy for you! Would adore attending…someday… 2y
Chrissyreadit @kspenmoll come next Year!!! 2y
Ruthiella Sounds like a fantastic time all around! 😃 2y
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LiteraryinLawrence I agree with @kspenmoll - it‘s been a goal of mine for years! 2y
Chrissyreadit @LiteraryinLawrence I think a Litsy DC NatBookFest trip has to be in your future!!! Next year? 2y
bthegood @Chrissyreadit I love that idea!! Enjoy your trip - 2y
Chrissyreadit @bthegood are you considering next year? 2y
bthegood @Chrissyreadit yes, I would be very interested in that - and I believe if it is around the same time (Labor Day weekend ) it will work! 2y
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Meghan1
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Book 45 of 2022. I love Holly Black‘s children‘s and YA books, but this one was just so-so for me. I liked the main character, but the magic system was kind of confusing and it was very slow to start. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Michaelalynn
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In the car, Charlie turned to the empty seat beside her where her own shadow fell. “Okay, kid,” she told it. “The universe belongs to the curious.”

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Gnora
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Feeling very lukewarm at best about this one thus far. I‘ve been reading Holly Black‘s books since I was in middle school, but her first foray into adult lit@isn‘t really doing it for me. 😅

Gonna give it some more time though.

#fantasy #audio #darkfantasy #library #libby

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Mdion1993
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Mehso-so

Charlie Hall, a retired thief, is pulled back into an underground world of shadows and magic after an important book goes missing.

Secretive ✨ Cat and Mouse ✨ Heist

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CaitlinR
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If you‘ve read Holly Black, you won‘t be surprised that this is one is a heck of a story. The sex and violence are more explicit, which I guess is the reason it‘s called her “adult debut.” Charlie Hall, the “Charlatan”, made her living running cons and stealing magical artifacts. She‘s trying to be legit, but her past won‘t let he go. The shadow magic is fascinating, and Vince‘s identity is a great twist. I‘ve enjoyed her earlier books more.

CaitlinR Photo of the author by Sharona Jacobs from simonandschuster.com 2y
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TheatreSpaz
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Charlie Hall is a con artist with a skewed sense of right and wrong, a sad and regrettable past, and a new determination to do right. But her curiosity, impatience, and buried want of revenge keep leading her astray. The shadow magic in this book is SO interesting. It took me a while to really get a handle on how it worked and some people might say it isn't really thoroughly explored in the book, but honestly, that didn't bother me. (Tbc)

TheatreSpaz I think, at it's heart, this book is a mystery novel, but with enough magic, relationships, and thrills to keep me invested. There were a couple of hand-wavey resolutions to some plot points, but all in all I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this book. 4.5⭐️ 2y
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Weisubei
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HAAAA!!

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Weisubei
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Started this one last night. I love our MC already 😍

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Booknerd222
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5feet.of.fury Oooh pretty cover 🤩 2y
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TheatreSpaz
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TheatreSpaz
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"He only went outside to dump the compost into a weird worm bin that none of them was sure was working. With all the coffee grounds they added, the only thing Charlie was certain of was that all those worms were WIRED. If a bird ate one, it was going to fly directly into the sun."

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TheatreSpaz
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I don't know how many people would call this a "Beach Read", but, well, I read it at the beach so now it fits the bill.

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Nessavamusic
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Mehso-so

I was excited for this, but then heard the bad buzz and sadly I have to agree this was very disappointing.
Positives: I do like our MC, she is a fun character. The mystery and thief portions of this book are fun.
Negatives: The magic system is a mess, it is just not explained well at all. Her love interest is meh, for reasons that make sense, but not fun to read. I almost DNF‘d but I stuck with it as the audio is well done. 2.5⭐️

LibrarianRyan oh. I have this but hadn't heard much about it except for the author. I feel sometimes she can be hit or miss. But then again I have not read her most popular series. 2y
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TheatreSpaz
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"And if he longed for another life, he was with Charlie now. It didn't matter what was in his heart any more than it mattered what was in hers."

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RamsFan1963
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Mehso-so

101/150 This is the first time I've read anything by Holly Black, but I've seen she gets lots of love on Litsy. I didn't hate it, but I can't give it a pick. It was a little too angst ridden for my taste, with the MC doing a lot of navel gazing. This is supposed to be a duology, and ends on a cliffhanger, so I guess I'll read the next book simply because I need story closure. 3.25/5
1st book finished for #20in4 readathon @Andrew65

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 2y
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TheatreSpaz
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Ooh, creepy start.

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NikkiCureton
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“If she couldn‘t be responsible or careful or good or loved, if she was doomed to be a lit match, then Charlie might as well go back to finding stuff to burn.”

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kristeo
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Urban fantasy with a supernatural vibe. Good potential but I got lost with the amount of people introduced. Magic system was unique, but could have been explained and expounded upon. Overall a fun read with a very obvious cliffhanger for the next book in the series.

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Lovelylottereader
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I have mixed feelings about this book because I wasn‘t really into it in the beginning, though that may have been the fault of the circumstances, and took a break from reading it before I was even halfway. But when I began again, my god, it was wonderful. The twists and turns I didn‘t see coming and the way I felt unexpected sympathy for certain characters makes this a huge and amazing surprise that I highly recommend.
4⭐️

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Lovelylottereader
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“I‘m a good enough thief to steal a shadow from a tower,” she told him. “I can steal back your heart.”

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Lovelylottereader
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“Charlie Hall,” he whispered into her hair. “There will never be anyone like you.”

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Lovelylottereader
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“Sometimes there are no good decisions.”

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Lovelylottereader
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“If you could, would you choose me?”
“Over anything.”

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Lovelylottereader
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“I like you, Char. I always liked you. I should have said something, but I‘m not a good person. I‘m not even sure I‘m a person at all.”
“Oh.” Surprised, Charlie took his hand and folded her fingers through his. They were surprisingly solid. “You‘re a person. You‘re my person.”