I couldn't get into this at all. It's clear the author can write, but something about the execution made this a very difficult read for me.

Ok so this one I am going to have a love/hate relationship with. It was one of those books that I thought that the characters failed horribly at being real people. But the world building and the story/plot was so freaking good I really just didn't care. So ya that being said this was a weird one. It was super quick to read and easy to follow. I don't know if I would ever read it again. But if it became a movie I would totally go see it.

"The Night Hunt" by Alexandra Christo weaves a mesmerizing tale of darkness and love in a fantastical world. Atia, a feared monster who thrives on fear, and Silas, a cursed boy on a quest for his identity, embark on a dangerous journey that blurs the lines between light and shadow. Christo's masterful storytelling transports readers to a realm where Gods and monsters clash, secrets lurk, and a forbidden connection blossoms. The richly developed characters, with their layers of complexity, invite readers to delve deep into their emotions. The enchanting blend of dark fantasy and romance creates an irresistible allure, keeping readers entranced until the last page. The vivid descriptions and intricate world-building bring the setting to life, while the engaging plot is filled with unexpected twists that keep the suspense building. "The Night Hunt" is a testament to Christo's prowess in crafting enthralling narratives that grip readers and refuse to let go. With its intoxicating mix of danger, magic, and a love that defies all odds, this novel is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and romance alike.

Thanks to NetGalley & Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for the early copy in exchange for an honest review. Sadly, I DNF"ed at 20% of the way through.

The worldbuilding and dull characters weren't working for me--it wasn't interesting enough for me to keep reading at another time either.

This had everything! I absolutely could not put it down. The writing, the world building. It is instantly one of my top reads!

I'm torn on how to rate The Night Hunt, mostly because I loved most of it but something was just missing for me. The world building is fantastic, it's fast paced and keeps you hooked, but I did not find myself loving the characters in the way that I hoped.

YES! Oh my god love the world building. It was a great plot, great pacing, and great writing. Well-fleshed out characters. I have no notes. It was perfect.

I really enjoyed the beginning it was fast paced and it kept me reading. At some point though I realized that something was missing. I couldn't get attached to any of the characters because we weren't given enough time to do so. This led me to become so detached for what was happening that I ended up not enjoying the rest of the story. It's a shame because the world building and monsters were enjoyable.

This just didn't work for me. It felt very flat and empty. It could have been an interesting premise, but nothing was very developed or fleshed out in a compelling way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Feiwel & Friends!

This was such a fun and interesting YA fantasy read. I have several other Alexandra Christo books on my shelf that I may bump them on the TBR!!! The worldbuilding in The Night Hunt is so vast and I absolutely loved how the author created this elemental world. Atias and Silas are perfect for the enemies to lovers trope and I just adored both of their characters. Highly recommend, especially if you love a good plot twist!

Atia - a Nafas, Silas - a Herald, Tristan - a mortal, and Cillian - a banshee, are a ragtag band of unlikely companions on a quest to retake their lives. This is a ya paranormal romance for fans of Cassandra Clare.

This was fine, I suppose. I just couldn't stay interested in it. I had a hard time connecting to the story, and the weird mix of paranormal and mythological creature characters didn't mesh in a way that made sense to me.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this ARC

I think Alexandra Christo comes up with some absolutely fantastic ideas. The books never quiiiite hit it for me, though. This is definitely my favorite one so far. The world building and the characters are just fine, but again, the concept is really great. It started strong and ended strong, but faltered a bit in the middle. Overall, I enjoyed it, just like her other books, but didn't LOVE it.

DNFed at 30%

No one is more disappointed than me because I loooved To Kill A Kingdom. I’m convinced this book wasn’t written by the same author. The world is so incredibly EMPTY I never would’ve guessed this is a fantasy world with different kingdoms. :/ It’s such a shame too because the premise and creatures are interesting there’s just very little meat to the bones here.

I received a copy through NetGalley for review.

So, while I did enjoy this one, it started great, and ended great.
But there's a good 60% of this book that I both struggled with and didn't really enjoy.
This is a 3.5 read for me, only rounded up for the ending.

Atia is a Nefas, the last of her kind, as her parents were killed when she was a child, and she fled, running to save herself. She's a monster, of a variety who was ejected from the Gods paradise Oksenya for starting a war. While they retained their immortality, they were stripped of much of their powers and send in exile to the mortal world. In her true form, she has blue skin, white hair, white glowing eyes, large curving golden horns and wings that resemble bare branches of trees. They feed off human terror and nightmares. The Gods are hunting the Nefas, and will curse them if they break the rules and accidentally kill a human- a punishment all monsters in exile face.

Silas is a Herald, stripped of everything he used to be, including his name and memories. He is forced to be a messenger for the gods and ferry the souls of the departed to their afterlife. But he's not quite like other Heralds, and he desperately wants to wage war on the gods and find out who he was, be free and reclaim his true name.

While the beginning and the reveal at 80% through were fantastic, I only wish there were some more info on the war that caused the expulsion of the monsters from Oksenya, Atia was too young to have been told a whole lot about it, so she was mostly in the dark, and Silas had no memories of it. I don't think a smidge more info would have spoiled the reveal but would have rather tied it more together for me.
My only other irk was that most of the female characters for some reason all had 4 letter names.

This was a nice standalone with good characters with growth and emotional and romantic connections. I just wish it hit that spot for me a bit more.

A monster, a curse, and a journey to kill a god. What an adventure! And that twist at the end was crazy! The enemies to lovers romance twirled and sprinkled in with the plot line was perfectly done and not heavy handed. The character growth was so evident and well written. It is a very creative world with rich and diverse lore that the author built.

A beautiful story about monsters, angels, and those in between. While I think this single novel could have been stretched into a duology, it was a fantastic read. Christo has a gift for crafting complex worlds and exploring the nuances of the characters who live within them.

A fun fantasy starring a monster girl forced to be human and accompanied by a little soldier of death with no memory of who he is. While the ending felt a little chaotic and unpolished compared to earlier parts of the story, I overall enjoyed the action, humor, and romance.

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book pre-release. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I really loved that there was a steady, fairly fast pace the entire way through, and I really liked the romance, though I would have liked it a little more developed. A more formal review will be available on my IG/TikTok and Goodreads.

Like Christo’s other work, I adored this book! She knows how to create lovable characters that you want to root for. I wasn’t too engaged in the beginning, but towards the second half of the book there was a lot more action and intriguing twists. I was really surprised by the big reveal.

Is the title of the night hunt conjures up certain images for you, just throw them aside because that is not what this book is about. The Night mission might have been a little bit more appropriate. Anyway, it combines a couple of different pieces of mythology into one story. And I will say that I still have trouble wrapping my head around a 17-year-old protagonist that is with seemingly immortal. Potentially much older love interests. But that is the way with story such as this, particularly when you're dealing with beings that are not actually human and or following the rules of regular aging. That's besides the point but I just wanted to bring that up.

It's completely serviceable story, It moves along at a good pace and there is enough of a twist in there (twice) to keep things interesting. You don't learn much about the actual monsters, so you may need to rely on certain already known folklore to fill in the gaps.

2.5. stars