Robots and Vamps

Reviewed by Christel

London 1554 – Elizabeth is in the tower awaiting Mary’s decision regarding her protestant beliefs, when she gets a visit from Invidiana, a Fairy!

Midnight Never Come is a “what if” kind of book. What if Elizabeth’s decisions and entire political career were influenced by a Fairy Queen? A fairy queen who rules Fae London in the Onyx Hall, which exists just below the streets of London itself.

Invidiana is the Fae Queen in question who strikes a deal with Elizabeth that is supposed to aid both of them in their quest for the throne and their reigns as Queen. But something goes wrong, and the pact they make isn’t all it is cracked up to be. Lune, a courtier of Invidiana, is assigned the task of living as a human amongst the mortals to gain knowledge of the goings on in Elizabeth’s court. During her stay she meets and falls in love with Michael Devin, a human. Together with the help of some very interesting fae creatures and very unique mortals, they discover the origins of Invidiana & Elizabeth’s pact and the trouble it is about to bring to both of their worlds. Their mission is to set things right.

What I liked: The characters were very well developed and the descriptiveness of old world England and Fairy England was wonderful. I felt like I was right there in the book while I was reading. I have a special appreciation for Queen Elizabeth and Elizabethan England, so I enjoyed reading a supernatural spin on the story. Amongst the history and politics resides a love story.

What I didn’t like: The beginning of the book was a little slow, but once things picked up, I couldn’t put the book down.

Last word: If you like reading historical fiction as I do from time to time, this book is for you. It blends all the majesty of Queen Elizabeth’s England with the fantastical, beautiful and sometimes mischievous fae.

Ranking: 4 out of 5

Author’s website: Marie Brennan

Book’s website: Midnight Never Come

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