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The Midnight Lie

Marie Rutkoski
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The Midnight Lie

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Marie Rutkoski

The Midnight Lie

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

358

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Unruly Island • Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL640L

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Super Short Summary

In The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski, a young woman named Nirrim lives in a society divided by rigid class structures. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery after encountering a traveler who unveils hidden truths. As Nirrim navigates secrets and forbidden magic, she questions her society's constraints and her own potential.

Mysterious

Romantic

Fantastical

Emotional

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

14,310 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski is praised for its lush prose and intricate world-building. Readers appreciate the complex characters and the poignant exploration of identity and love. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot somewhat predictable. Overall, it's a captivating fantasy that resonates with emotional depth and strong themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Midnight Lie?

Readers who revel in lush, romantic fantasy with themes of self-discovery will enjoy The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski. Fans of The Cruel Prince by Holly Black and Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, who appreciate intricate world-building and diverse characters, will find this book appealing.

4.2

14,310 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

358

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Unruly Island • Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL640L

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