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Aug 20, 2015goddessbeth rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Girl at Midnight is an urban fantasy YA with elements of mythology. I've seen it compared to Laini Taylor's work, which I think is an unfair comparison (it has elements from a number of urban fantasy YA books I'm familiar with, but it's still its own thing). It was good, but not great. As a character, Echo was fun. She's a sassy thief with a shady but tragic backstory, and the story revolves consistently around her. There is a love triangle, but neither suitor is vilified to make the other a better choice. It's a bit predictable, or it was for me anyway, but it's still a fun, quick read. In all, it reminded me of several RPG sessions I've played, back in my college days (most notable Amber diceless). Fun, shallow action romp. I recommend it for fans of YA urban fantasy who are in the mood for that sort of reading.