I am beginning to think that Kingfisher's "The Hollow Place" was a fluke. I really enjoyed the first book that I have read by this author, but I have tried a few other stories by them, including the first book in this series, and have not liked them. I am sure this book will be on par with the first book, which I gave three stars, but I didn't get hooked by the first 10%, so I am DNF'ing this book. I do still think Kingfisher is a good writer, their books just may not ALL be for me.

I feel like with all the build up, it ended too quickly. I would have liked to read more about the dreams.
Still a great story and sequel.

Mesmerizing and equally ghastly tale of our beloved Alex Easton - so soon after the harrowing fungal experience we move to matters of the supernatural and folkloric. Things that mustn't even be believed to be seen and felt in your dreams when you can't tell the difference between asleep and awake.
I don't know how she does it, how Kingfisher weaves all the delicate details and nuance into 160 pages without making it feel like you're drinking from a firehose. We learn even more about Easton's wartime experience and faithful manservant, the redoubtable mycologist, and the ever so colorful villagers. Apart from the horrifying dreams and the creature that stalked them it was delightful.
Many thanks NetGalley, author and publisher!

If you enjoyed What Moves the Dead and the main character, then I recommend picking up this sequel. It's got the right levels of creepy continuing. And I enjoyed how the author put so much personality into the main character and the supporting characters. For me, the characters and the world-building are what make this book and this series so enjoyable.

Disclaimer: This is a translated version of the original Goodreads review (Spanish)

Score: 3.5 Stars.

First of all, I want to thank TOR Nightfire for sending me the ARC of this novel. A year ago I read “What moves the dead”, a book that I loved from beginning to end. You can't imagine my surprise when I found out that there was a continuation of this story, which we now know as the “Sworn Soldier” series.

Being a short story, I can't go deep with the details, because the last thing I want to do is to spoil any part of the novel for you, however, there were a couple of elements that I liked about this book, which I will mention below.

First, I love the way T. Kingfisher manages to transport us to the different locations in his stories. In this case, I imagined touring the house that Alex Easton arrives at after the events of the first book. I liked the feeling of doubt and suspense that he generated when walking through the halls of the house in search of answers about where the person who took care of this place was, and why it seems as if he would never return.

On this occasion, the main threat will be the spirit of a woman who terrifies the town's inhabitants, after hearing about how a legend called "Moroi" comes to life to snatch it from its victims while they sleep.

The characters continue to be a strong point of T. Kingfisher's stories. Being a continuation, we will see a couple of characters return in this sequel, leaving its readers delighted.

While I enjoyed this story, I feel like it lacked more emotion. I saw the end of the novel coming so there weren't many surprises for me. I think that, if it had that surprise factor, I could give it a higher score. However, this is a perfect horror novel to read at night. I have no doubt that the author will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when you imagine the scenes that you will discover in this book. I recommend this novel to readers who are looking for a short and concise horror story, but at the same time engaging and entertaining.

What Feasts at Night is the follow-up to T. Kingfisher’s Edgar Alan Poe reimagined gothic novella, What Moves the Dead. Which I loved. Loved, I tell you! So much so that I was beyond overjoyed to hear there would be a book two in the Sworn Soldier series.

I'll reiterate this at the end, but this is hands-down the book I'm anticipating most in 2024. I absolutely fell in love with T. Kingfisher’s writing because of What Moves the Dead, and have subsequently read several other horror novels from her. I love the humor and what seems to be in-depth research she brings into her horror stories. It makes for such an enjoyable read.

I adore the characters in this series, and feel so incredibly protective of them. We have the chance to meet them all again, but the interactions feel too brief for my taste. Miss Potter is a national treasure, Angus a true companion, and Hob the bestest boy. Easton carries this book so well, and is ranked up there with some of my all-time favorite protagonists. What Feasts at Night really gives the reader a look into the trauma that Easton carries, and not just because of what they experienced in book one. We are given insight into their previous life as a soldier, and the things that left a lasting mark. I appreciated this addition, but at times I felt too far-removed from the current situation. It was the lore, and superstitions that I really enjoyed. I won't give too much away, but it's a folktale that I have always been interested in, and was excited to read about.

My only real complaint? It's too short. I wanted more! This hasn't even been published yet and I want another. This felt woefully short. That being said, I adore Easton. I adore T. Kingfisher's gothic horror/fantasy writing, and would read an instruction manual if she wrote it. I couldn't recommend this book more.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for the e-ARC I received in exchange for an honest review. This was my most anticipated book of 2024, and I am beyond grateful I was able to read it early.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for the ARC of this book!

Kingfisher does it again. This book is the sequel to What Moves the Dead and follows Alex Easton on another spooky, "WTF is going on?" adventure. While book one was based on The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales, this one takes the already established characters and world and adds in folklore. Seamlessly blending real world events, fictional places, and folklore, this is another great horror read. I would read a whole series of books about Alex Easton and spooky things (although they do deserve a vacation after this book).

Alex Easton returns in a delightful, creepy tale set in Easton's home country of Gallacia.

Easton is still dealing with the effects of war. On top of that they are also dealing with the events of the previous book. Set on some rest and relaxation, Easton heads to the family hunting lodge. Unfortunately, upon arrival, the caretaker is found dead, the lodge is in shambles, and there's a strange sort of silence hanging over it all. Will Easton figure out what happened? Will Miss Potter still be able to visit? And what's all of this local talk about some creature that steals your breath? You'll have to read this to find out!

Even though this book wasn't quite as compelling as the first, it was a lot funnier, but with less horror action. The story was still intriguing and introduced to me to some folklore with which I was previously unfamiliar. If I had to label this I would call it folk horror, but with wit. Easton is a fascinating character and I love their interactions with the lively Miss Potter and the townsfolk.

Overall, this was a delightful novella, even if a little light on the horror aspect. The characters were well drawn, some fascinating, and the razor sharp wit was just the cherry on top.

Highly recommended, especially to fans of the first novella. Let us hope now for another installment!

*Thank you to NetGalley, Tor Nightfire and the author for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest feedback. This is it!*

Thanks to Netgalley and tor. Com for a digital ARC of this book.

What Feasts at Night is the second book following What Moves the Dead which was a retelling of The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe.
You are reintroduced to several characters from the first book and get to dive a little deeper into their lives.

This story takes place in a fictional town where there is a vast history of tales of the unknown are passed down from generations, but our lead MC who is non binary, has been oblivious to these stories and is trying to learn them to figure out if it had anything to do with the odd death of their caretaker.

And from there with Angus by their side and Miss Potter showing up to lend her help the adventure really begins.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this title before it's release date.

I had not read anything by T Kingfisher before I got access to this book, but I am definitely a fan now. I quickly read the first book in the series (which I loved by the way), and the sequel did not disappoint. The novel continues the story of Alex Easton, but this time, with a return home. Alex is faced with a village that is keeping secrets, a house that is acting strangely, and dreams that are not what they seem.

T. Kingfisher has done it again.
Brought back into a world where fungi can possess the mind and turn one mad, we continue on a journey with Alex Easton who is returning to his home is Gallacia after his harrowing experience at the House of Usher.
Upon his arrival to his hometown, he discovers that the caretaker of his lodge has mysteriously died and no one in town is giving him an explanation as to what happened. As he tries to discover the truth, he comes across a tale about a creature called the Moroi. She is an entity rumored to steal the breath of those she has chosen to haunt.
Easton dismisses the existence of such a creature at first until something odd starts to happen to one of his new caretakers…

This book was excellent. It’s a slow burn that creeps up on you with its descriptive imagery and captivating setting. I felt as though I was experiencing everything that Easton felt: dread, fear, and anxiety. The details of his PTSD were so visceral especially when tied to his chronic tinnitus. As someone who suffers with it myself, I could hear exactly what he was describing and it made the anxiety all the more real.

Kingfisher did a fantastic job with this installment of the Sworn Soldier and I hope there will be more in the future.

4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨

Oh our poor Alex Easton on another terrifying adventure. Not only does the PTSD of the war plague this poor man, but also the events that occurred at the Usher's home.

I have not read the prequel novella What Moves the Dead, but this sequel does not rely on you having done so. Any references or knowledge needed from the first novella are explained clearly and directly. The plot in no way ties into the first, though it uses repeat characters.

I enjoyed how natural the inclusion of non-binary identities in this fictional world, seen most directly in this book through religious and military context. In particular, I loved Alex Easton (non-binary MC) and their narrative voice. They directly address the reader at times (acknowledging that they are writing this story down), but it’s always engaging and not immersion breaking. Their worldview, experiences, and overall personality were endearing.

I also found Kingfisher’s depiction of PTSD and tinnitus, and how they wove into the encounter with the moroi, original and engaging. Overall, this was a well-written, fun, spooky adventure, and I think many will enjoy it.

I enjoyed this story but not quite as much as the first book. This was much more of a slow burn thriller and took me a bit to get into. Overall if you liked the first book I would still recommend this one.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

We rejoin Alex Easton and Angus, returning to a family hunting cabin in Gallacia. They make a grim discovery and are forced to find alternate assistance from the nearby village, where they hear disturbing tales of a supernatural lean. This installment digs deeper into Easton's war experiences, the relationship between Angus and Easton, and gives background on both characters which enhances the story flow.

This was incredibly different from What Moves the Dead, but I loved it just as much. The only problem I have with this is waiting for the next installment, with what tiny amount of patience I posses

"What Moves the Dead" is a reimagining of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher". It's well written & super creepy. Reading it, the story felt very familiar, but I couldn't pinpoint why at first. I thought it was because I had read Poe's work, but then I read the author's note where she talks about "Mexican Gothic". That's when I realized this is why the story felt familiar. "Mexican Gothic" is one of my fav books, & Kingfisher's story has similarities to it. That being said, "What Moves the Dead" is its own story & I really enjoyed reading it. In it, we are introduced to a character named Eaton, who is the narrator. I really loved Eaton & was thrilled to read his continuing adventures in "What Feasts at Night". Eaton is well developed & he has a unique voice. He feels very real to me & I could picture him as I read the book. This 2nd book also is creepy, but there is some humor in it as well. I definitely recommend reading both.

This was just as gripping as what moves the dead. It wad very good and is sire to be a hit with readers within. This genre

T. Kingfisher is one of my favorite authors, and has been since her web publishing days. What Feasts at Night is a follow up to the wonderful What Moves the Dead, which first introduced sworn soldier Alex Easton and their allies. Alex is a fantastic character. This novella follows them as they head back to an old family hunting lodge in Gallacia so that they and their manservant Angus can host Miss Potter as she spends her days mushroom hunting. Alex hasn't been back to the lodge in years, and things have declined in their absence. The most recent caretaker died under mysterious circumstances that the townsfolk seem reluctant to discuss. Meanwhile, Alex has begun having some very strange dreams.

The trio of Alex, Angus, and Miss Potter is still a delight to read about. In this story they are joined by a local grandmother who agrees to serve as their housekeeper, and her slow but steady grandson, as well as the local priest. Complicating the new mystery is Alex's ongoing struggle with ptsd, and reluctance to believe that they have encountered yet another horrific mystery. Like the previous story, this is a quick read with wonderful characters and a fantastic historically adjacent setting. I will read as many of Alex Easton's adventures as Kingfisher would like to write.

What Moves the Dead was my book club’s first group read and I was SO excited to find out there was going to be a sequel!

Another incredible 5 star from T. Kingfisher for me. They always nail storyline, character development, and gothic/eerie/haunting atmosphere.

As with What Moves the Dead, you must go into this read in an appropriate head space. If you’re looking for a thrilling horror that drags you into the woods by your toenails- this isn’t it. This is a tale that slowly seeps into your bones and your being and haunts you in unexpected ways.

Thank you Tor Nightfire for the ARC of What Feasts at Night. I can’t wait to snag a physical copy for my collection!

I loved What Moved the Dead and was very excited for this next novella. I was a bit underwhelmed as the pacing felt slow and not much happened. I did like the eerie feel to the reading. I was excited to read about some of the old characters that I loved and also meet some new likeable ones.
THANK YOU to Netgalley for the ARC of this book!