A Day of Fallen Night

Samantha Shannon

2023

3.6
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DepressionGraphic ViolenceGriefPlagueReligionWar
Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms – but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory’s purpose. To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow – exactly where she wants to be. The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother’s past is coming to upend her fate. When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat.
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Dense Fantasy realm POV: Multi-POV Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
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Dragons Gods Morally Complex
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Gentle Adrenaline
Gentle
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Dark
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Soft Graphic
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Samantha Shannon

Samantha Shannon

Dystopian, Fantasy

Samantha Shannon is a bestselling fantasy author known for the dystopian The Bone Season series, following dreamwalker Paige Mahoney in a future Europe ruled by the oppressive Scion, and the epic standalone The Priory of the Orange Tree, featuring warring dragon-worshipping cultures and powerful female leads, praised for intricate world-building, complex characters, and themes of love, friendship, and rebellion against tyranny.

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Loved it: A Day of Fallen Night

Mixed feelings on A Day of Fallen Night, but I can see why people love it. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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6 January 2026
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Mixed feelings: A Day of Fallen Night

A Day of Fallen Night has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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6 January 2026
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Really enjoyed: A Day of Fallen Night

Mixed feelings on A Day of Fallen Night, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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6 January 2026
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Really enjoyed: A Day of Fallen Night

A Day of Fallen Night has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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6 January 2026
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Loved it: A Day of Fallen Night

A Day of Fallen Night has a strong core idea — the execution mostly works. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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6 January 2026
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Didn’t work for me: A Day of Fallen Night

Mixed feelings on A Day of Fallen Night, but I can see why people love it. The ending resolves fast compared to how much it builds up. Characters feel distinct, and the dialogue reads naturally. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Not for me: A Day of Fallen Night

Mixed feelings on A Day of Fallen Night, but I can see why people love it. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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6 January 2026
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Loved it: A Day of Fallen Night

⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. A Day of Fallen Night is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The pacing stays moving and the chapters end on good beats. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Loved it: A Day of Fallen Night

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