Despite the length, though, it's a brisk read. Lady Night is noticeably longer than the first entry: if it were the same length as or slightly shorter than Amulet of Wishes, the pacing may have worked better for me. While the story elements and events are certainly serious enough to keep the reader’s interest, the momentum isn't as snappy as I’d like. This pace doesn’t work for me as well as Amulet of Wishes, and this results in the story lacking urgency. Through these threads, readers are introduced to the mystery of the titular Lady Night.Īs Lady Night’s the unfolds, the author unveils its plot gradually, and the story feels slower than its predecessor. The second features the prince Jared as he follows a prison break with ties to a conspiracy with the potential to end the world. The first features the series protagonist, Derek Draco, returning to his hometown to search for a murderer. Lady Night expands upon the story that began in Amulet of Wishes and predominantly follows two threads. Much that previous entry, Lady Night features many familiar tropes-including vampires, lycanthropes and gargoyles-which the author has once again presented in an enjoyable and unique way. Rubin’s Chronicles of the Guardians series, Lady Night, offers both the comfort of a familiar world to those who enjoyed Amulet of Wishes, but also puts a new spin on the world of Aloseria, developing it further.

I received an advance reader copy of Lady Night for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Lady Night by Rita A. Rubin