I really, really enjoyed What Moves the Dead, so when this sequel novella popped up on my NetGalley, I hopped right on it.
Thanks very much to the author, as well as Tor for the review copy!
After their terrifying ordeal at the Usher manor, Alex Easton feels as if they just survived another war. All they crave is rest, routine, and sunshine, but instead, as a favor to Angus and Miss Potter, they find themself heading to their family hunting lodge, deep in the cold, damp forests of their home country, Gallacia.
In theory, one can find relaxation in even the coldest and dampest of Gallacian autumns, but when Easton arrives, they find the caretaker dead, the lodge in disarray, and the grounds troubled by a strange, uncanny silence. The villagers whisper that a breath-stealing monster from folklore has taken up residence in Easton’s home. Easton knows better than to put too much stock in local superstitions, but they can tell that something is not quite right in their home. . . or in their dreams.
This novella is the return of the sworn soldier Alex Easton. They are back on their home soil of Gallacia, and at a family hunting lodge which seems to be haunted. The caretaker is dead and the villagers around town are whispering of a being that steals breath in the night.
I enjoyed this one, but not as much as I enjoyed What Moves the Dead. This one wasn’t quite as spooky to me, but it was a quick and interesting read all the same. This is an interesting world that Alex lives in, and I liked finding out the little superstitions around their home country.
This world having pronouns based on military service as well as other things is quite intriguing too. I’m interested in hearing more about Alex’s life with (hopefully) more adventures!
I had 4/5 stars of a good time with What Feasts at Night. Looking forward to more. Fingers (metaphorically – chemotherapy has been the ruination of my fingers lol…) crossed!
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