Wren is one of the most empathetic characters I’ve had the pleasure of reading recently. Brilliant, healing, and affirming, this gothic fantasy is simply unforgettable. “Down Comes the Night is a breathtaking debut. Her intensifying pace and warm tone perfectly express the slow-burn romance that blooms between Wren and Hal as they work together to save their kingdoms.” - AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“Maarleveld captures each character and immerses listeners in the gothic setting of the sinister manor. Saft’s lush, atmospheric prose and delightfully menacing settings-combined with an artfully creepy villain with a penchant for the unspeakable-make Down Comes the Night the perfect read for a long, cold winter evening.” - Shelf Awareness, Starred Review “Allison Saft’s deftly plotted YA debut is an icy, atmospheric blend of gothic horror, fantasy and romance. Those who pick up Saft’s debut will be richly rewarded on all counts-intricately woven characters, beautiful prose, and darkness around every corner make this fantasy a first purchase.” - School LIbrary Journal, starred review Fans of Leigh Bardugo’s “Grisha Trilogy” and Marie Rutkoski’s “Winner’s Trilogy” have been waiting for this Darkling-esque romance. “Saft’s narrative voice makes reading effortless with the perfect blend of pacing and poetry. All they have is each other, and a startling desire that could be their downfall.Īllison Saft’s Down Comes the Night is a snow-drenched romantic fantasy that keeps you racing through the pages long into the night. But as Wren circles closer to the nefarious truth behind Hal’s illness, they realize they have no escape from the monsters within the mansion. With sinister forces at work, Wren and Hal realize they’ll have to join together if they have any hope of saving their kingdoms. Hal also came to Colwick Hall for redemption, but the secrets in the estate may lead to both of their deaths. Worse, Wren’s patient isn’t a servant at all but Hal Cavendish, the infamous Reaper of Vesria and her kingdom’s sworn enemy. The mansion is crumbling, icy winds haunt the caved-in halls, and her eccentric host forbids her from leaving her room after dark. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate, Colwick Hall, to cure his servant from a mysterious illness, she seizes her chance to redeem herself. Wren Southerland’s reckless use of magic has cost her everything: she’s been dismissed from the Queen’s Guard and separated from her best friend-the girl she loves.

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