Down Comes the Night

A Novel

De: Allison Saft

Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld

"Narrator Saskia Maarleveld displays impressive vocal versatility in this gentle fantasy...Maarleveld captures each character and immerses listeners in the gothic setting of the sinister manor. Her intensifying pace and warm tone perfectly express the slow-burn romance that blooms between Wren and Hal as they work together to save their kingdoms." (AudioFile magazine, Earphones Award winner)

He saw the darkness in her magic. She saw the magic in his darkness.

Wren Southerland’s reckless use of magic has cost her everything: She's been dismissed from the Queen’s Guard and separated from her best friend - the girl she loves. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate, Colwick Hall, to cure his servant from a mysterious illness, she seizes her chance to redeem herself.

The mansion is crumbling, icy winds haunt the caved-in halls, and her eccentric host forbids her from leaving her room after dark. Worse, Wren’s patient isn’t a servant at all but Hal Cavendish, the infamous Reaper of Vesria and her kingdom’s sworn enemy. Hal also came to Colwick Hall for redemption, but the secrets in the estate may lead to both of their deaths.

With sinister forces at work, Wren and Hal realize they’ll have to join together if they have any hope of saving their kingdoms. But as Wren circles closer to the nefarious truth behind Hal’s illness, they realize they have no escape from the monsters within the mansion. All they have is each other, and a startling desire that could be their downfall.

Allison Saft’s Down Comes the Night is a snow-drenched romantic fantasy that keeps you racing through the chapters long into the night.

Love makes monsters of us all

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books

"A YA fantasy classic in the making." (Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Devouring Gray)

"Fans of Leigh Bardugo’s 'Grisha Trilogy' and Marie Rutkoski’s 'Winner’s Trilogy' have been waiting for this Darkling-esque romance." (School Library Journal)

©2021 Allison Saft (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Complex, carefully rendered, and utterly addictive, Down Comes the Night is a YA fantasy classic in the making. Saft seamlessly blends an utterly original magic system, multifacted main characters, and forbidden romance into a gothic narrative that will stay with you long after the last page." (Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Devouring Gray)

"Down Comes the Night is a twisty dark ride through a gothic world that‘ll keep you up all night. Saft has crafted a deeply romantic tale with fresh magic and mystery on every page, and filled with an arresting cast. An engrossing, haunting, and beautiful addition to the YA shelf." (Isabel Ibañez, author of Woven in Moonlight)

Loved this book in every way

I can't say enough good things about this book. The pacing was smooth and constant, great focus on softer qualities as strength, details trickled out at well placed times, writing style is on point for me, narration performance was so so enjoyable, and loved the unfolding towards the end.
great work!

Down Comes the Night!!!

I took a chance and used a credit for this audible book. I do not regret it. Narrator did a wonderful job. I was fully engaged from beginning to end. I will definitely purchase future books from this Author. Bravo Allison Saft I'm a new fan.

beautiful

plausible characters, gorgeous scenery, gripping mystery - great story! A lovely enemies-to-lovers romance woven between a dark political power struggle, this story kept me thoroughly entertained. I loved the hurt/comfort for one of our enemy/lovers and the gloomy, stormy atmosphere. Sure, our protagonist makes some stupid decisions, but they make sense to her at the time, making her an even more believable character, though sometimes frustrating. She figures herself out by the end, and it is enjoyable watching her work through her flaws. Ren is not the only well-fleshed-out character either - Una, Hal, Lowry, and the queen all have distinct voices, pasts, flaws, and dreams. A wonderful read!

The voice actor was also amazing! She managed multiple voices, emotions, and accents skillfully throughout. Her voice was a joy to listen to! This story definitely wouldn't have been the same reading it myself. This book is going on my re-listen list!

I highly recommend this book for a frosty, moody winter evening, or on a day you wish were a frosty, moody winter evening :)

really good!

such a pretty story!! i only think that isabell's change is a bit sudden... she did a 180 all of a sudden? and the ending was too short in my opnion, i want to read more about wren and hal being together...

Such a Great Time

This audio book was such an enjoyment to listen to o,the narrator fills the words with both gravitas and poignancy. Enjoyed it thoroughly through and through. Allison Saft's premier book makes for a adventurous, romantic intro to a hopefully wonderful career. I'll definitely come back to this book for another listen and read. Thank You.