I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Disclosure here.
Reading age
9+
Genre
Fantasy
Publisher
Oni Press
Publication date
October 8, 2024
The Night Mother rules over the moon and its people. During every full moon, she uses her lantern to guide the souls of the dead to the moon. The position of Night Mother is always passed from mother to daughter, but the current Night Mother is a cruel ruler who would even take the souls of the living.
Barnabus Tock owns a clock that tells the patterns of all the stars and the rotation of Earth, but the moon is fixed in place. No, the clock isn’t malfunctioning because where Barnabus lives, it’s eternal nighttime. Barnabus’s daughter, Madeline, on the other hand, can hear the voices of the dead. One night, Madeline found a living, breathing human walking on water. This person tells Madeline that she is in great danger and that the Night Mother is coming after her- her own mother.
I just finished reading an incredible book that left me eagerly anticipating the rest of the series. The main character, Madeline, stood out to me with her kind-hearted nature, and I couldn’t help but imagine her as a formidable Night Mother. Every character in the book added layers to the story, making it a truly engaging read. The detailed artwork further enhanced the overall experience.
I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a captivating work of fiction that will keep them thoroughly engrossed.
My rating
