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Stolen Midnights
This magical new YA romantasy from the
New York Times
bestselling author of
To Kill a Shadow
will steal your heart. Set in Andalay, a world where the ruling Fates bestow gifts among the favored, a thief must join forces with the palace darling after he unwittingly steals a necklace with the power to change everything.
When Damien, a cold and hardened thief, is hired to steal a gift from the powerful Fates meant for Andalay’s sweetheart, Wren Hayes, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets.
The gift? A locket containing his own phototroph.
Once the locket is opened, hidden truths unravel, ones that shed light on the ruthless ways of the upper-class society. Yearning for the three Fates and the magical gifts they bestow, the lords of Andalay will go to any length to keep their power—including murder.
Brought together by destiny, and fighting a temptation that neither understand, Wren and Damien navigate a seedy world where the truth can destroy not only their lives, but the city itself.
When Damien, a cold and hardened thief, is hired to steal a gift from the powerful Fates meant for Andalay’s sweetheart, Wren Hayes, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets.
The gift? A locket containing his own phototroph.
Once the locket is opened, hidden truths unravel, ones that shed light on the ruthless ways of the upper-class society. Yearning for the three Fates and the magical gifts they bestow, the lords of Andalay will go to any length to keep their power—including murder.
Brought together by destiny, and fighting a temptation that neither understand, Wren and Damien navigate a seedy world where the truth can destroy not only their lives, but the city itself.
450 pages, Hardcover
First published February 3, 2026
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About the author
Katherine Quinn
9 books736 followersKatherine Quinn is a fantasy romance author and poet. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in psychology. She resides in Houston, Texas with her husband and children.
Her love for writing began after she read her first fantasy series, Song of the Lioness, by Tamora Pierce. After that, she wanted nothing more than to be a dagger-wielding heroine. Unfortunately, it’s frowned upon to give a child a dagger, so she settled on writing about daring adventures instead.
Coffee is her true love, and she believes anything can be fixed with Starbucks and dark humor.
Her love for writing began after she read her first fantasy series, Song of the Lioness, by Tamora Pierce. After that, she wanted nothing more than to be a dagger-wielding heroine. Unfortunately, it’s frowned upon to give a child a dagger, so she settled on writing about daring adventures instead.
Coffee is her true love, and she believes anything can be fixed with Starbucks and dark humor.
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January 28, 2026
Regency inspired fantasy where magic is tied directly to wealth and status. On your eighteenth birthday, the elite receive a magical gift, BUT WREN’S HAS BEEN STOLEN… so she is now a semi social pariah.
Enter morally grey Damien 😈😈 Wren ends up working with him to uncover a larger conspiracy (SHE DOESNT KNOW HE STOLE HER GIFT). Reluctant allies from different sides of society. Lots of banter and political intrigue.
Even though it is marketed as YA, this reads like upper YA and feels very similar in tone to Heartless Hunter… the ending cliffhanger fully got me. I will absolutely be picking up book two.
Enter morally grey Damien 😈😈 Wren ends up working with him to uncover a larger conspiracy (SHE DOESNT KNOW HE STOLE HER GIFT). Reluctant allies from different sides of society. Lots of banter and political intrigue.
Even though it is marketed as YA, this reads like upper YA and feels very similar in tone to Heartless Hunter… the ending cliffhanger fully got me. I will absolutely be picking up book two.
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November 11, 2025⋆˙⟡ 𝒫𝓇𝑒-𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹 (11/6/2025):
To my US/Canada NetGalley users: this is currently READ NOW!
I'm not sure how long it's going to be Read Now for, so I'll update this again once it's taken off. (Update (11/10/2025): it is no longer Read Now!)
(Also, can we take a moment to appreciate how pretty the edges and the cover art are? This was definitely a moment of "I requested this because of the pretty cover art"😂)
Thank you to NetGalley, Katherine Quinn, and Delacorte Press for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Stolen Midnights will be officially published on February 3rd, 2026!
(Also, can we take a moment to appreciate how pretty the edges and the cover art are? This was definitely a moment of "I requested this because of the pretty cover art"😂)
Thank you to NetGalley, Katherine Quinn, and Delacorte Press for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Stolen Midnights will be officially published on February 3rd, 2026!
February 6, 2026
Happy pub day!!!
4.5 ✨ because I’m a little bummed at the epilogue. Although a great cliff hanger, I would have preferred the book just end with the final chapter (37). Otherwise, I am obsessed with this book. The characters, the plotline, the magic...truly wonderful! Rounding up, obviously. I predicted a good chunk of the twists and still couldn’t get enough. This might be a favorite of mine.
Thank you SO much, Random House Children's Books | Delacorte Press, for sending me this ARC. The most beautiful cover and what a fascinating plot!
The expected publication date is 3 February 2026.
As always, all thoughts are my own. 💕💫
4.5 ✨ because I’m a little bummed at the epilogue. Although a great cliff hanger, I would have preferred the book just end with the final chapter (37). Otherwise, I am obsessed with this book. The characters, the plotline, the magic...truly wonderful! Rounding up, obviously. I predicted a good chunk of the twists and still couldn’t get enough. This might be a favorite of mine.
Thank you SO much, Random House Children's Books | Delacorte Press, for sending me this ARC. The most beautiful cover and what a fascinating plot!
The expected publication date is 3 February 2026.
As always, all thoughts are my own. 💕💫
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"To the dreamers, the rebels, and the revolutionaries in pink...rise up."
𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐞'𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 .ᐟ review #7
4.5 stars rounded up!
𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: february 3rd
⤿🌺⸝⸝꒷꒦𝐬𝐲𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬꒦꒷🌌 ꒱
set in andalay, where the three fates bless humans with magical gifts, katherine quinn transports readers into a beautiful and unique fantasy world, where we follow wren hayes, the 'princess' of ward one. on her eighteenth birthday, wren anxiously awaits her gift, expecting something powerful and befitting the social status of the hayes family, but it never comes. after setting off to discover why she never received anything, she finds herself entangled in an unraveling web of secrets and partnered with damien, the thief who stole her gift.
𐔌🌌⸝⸝꒷꒦𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭꒦꒷🌺 ꒱
⤿ slow burn ya romance
⤿ female empowerment
⤿ magical objects
⤿ political intrigue
⤿ murder mystery
⤿ grumpy x sunshine
⤿ reluctant allies
⤿ forced proximity
⤿🌺⸝⸝꒷꒦𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬꒦꒷🌌 ꒱
okay guy are you all interested yet? because i certainly was. i clicked that arc request button faster than you could say "stolen midnights" and i have to say, this was an amazing book. katherine quinn really did not disappoint, and i would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loved stephanie garber or the rose bargain. (though i have to say miss katherine quinn what did you lace this book with because i literally could not put it down...)(guys, making clear that was a joke because i dont feel like being sued for defamation lol) this novel was a total breath of fresh air. the world and fantasy elements in this book were unique and really wonderful to read about. the setting itself is unlike any other i've encountered in a book, and i really enjoyed it. the fates and magical objects were such a perfect addition to andalay's world, and i loved the incorporation of the magical gifts.
katherine quinn's writing is something i always feel honored to read, and this book was no different. there was opulent imagery, a unique magic system, and don't get me started on the gorgeous ball gowns. there were plot twists left and right, lovable characters, and dreamy, beautifully written chapters. the dual pov's were brilliant, properly conveying different perspectives without one voice overshadowing the other.
something i really appreciated about stolen midnights is its sharp commentary on society, the privilege that comes with wealth, and the twisted ways society keeps the rich wealthy by exploiting the vulnerable and poor. it plays a huge part in damien's motives and wren's character arc, in addition to the entire plot. many societal issues were really called in this book, such as abuse of power, class issues and complicated family dynamics.
omg the romance in this. it was so so so sweet and perfect and the banter was spot on. the grumpy x sunshine trope had me giggling and screaming and i had such a good time reading the romance. the slow burn was excellent, and it was so cute to see damien deny his feelings for wren. their chemistry is off the charts and the romance was so good, like katherine quinn really knows how to write a good ya romantasy.
oh and something i loved seeing in this novel? female empowerment. andalay is a patriarchal society, like most are, but an element that was really highlighted in the story was women supporting women, women knowing their worth and trying to stand up and break society's expectations of them. there was this representation of older generation of men upholding and enforcing this stereotypical, antiquated role of women, with a newer generation of men supporting independent, strong and free willed women, and i think that was executed perfectly.
⤿🌌⸝⸝꒷꒦𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬꒦꒷🌺 ꒱
"I want you. Even when you infuriated me, I wanted you."
𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐬: my girl wren oh my gosh. i love wren so much (seems to be a pattern with characters named wren ngl) she's such a sweetheart. i hate how she was manipulated by her father and her stuck up, horrible family does not deserve her at all. wren is snarky and strong, ambitious and strong willed. she will take no nonsense from anyone or anything until she gets the thing she is aiming for, and nothing will get in her way.
"You, Wren Hayes, are the only magic I will bow down to. The only gift I covet. I'm lucky you see me, too."
𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐧: words cannot describe how much i love damien. he is messy, chaotic and complicated, but in all the right ways, making him perfectly imperfect. he's charming and is your average everyday thief who doesn't care about anyone at all (but then you know, he does). the dynamic between him and wren was just so wonderful, and really something that made me smile.
⤿🌺⸝⸝꒷꒦𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲꒦꒷🌌 ꒱
are you ready for it? for those who read my reviews often, you know that i like to keep my arc reviews structured, but like this five star read needed some extra commentary. (to the people on netgalley/the publisher: uh hi! so um this is kinda unhinged and just me in me mode instead of reviewer mode, so i'd really appreciate if i'm not judged too harshly <3) first, MY POST READ BECAUSE OH MY DAYS. MISS KATHERINE QUINN IM SPEECHLESS. for those who have buddy read with me im decent-ish at predicted and theorizing the outcomes of books. but no. the plot twists was like girl what?????? i did not see that coming. i will probably DIE OF IMPATIENCE before the sequel comes out...like PLEASE IM BEGGING THAT CLIFFHANGER AHHHHH I NEED THE NEXT BOOK IN MY HANDS LIKE NOW. okay okay, had to get that out of my system.
alright let me start on damien because OMFG THE MAN THAT HE IS. i love damien so much and at this point i should just change my username to "damien's #1 fangirl" because that's exactly what i am. the dynamic and romance is everything and damien's personality really fits so well with wren's and he is for sure securing a high spot in my long, long list of book boyfriends. THE BANTER OMG THE BANTER THE BANTER THE BANTER ALK:JLFHAKHFKHSDKJFHKJSHDKFHKFSHDKJ the banter had me screaming giggling kicking my feet like oh my god yes. yes. yesyesyyesyeysyeyyesyes. but long story short? damien = 🤭🤭🤭🫦🫦🫦
╰┈➤biggest thanks to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for giving me an arc in exchange for an honest review!
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˖ ࣪જ oof so im still in my reading slump...hoping that this one is good since katherine quinn's other book, to kill a shadow, was actually so amazing :)
March 2, 2026
"When you allowed people to truly see you, they had the power to destroy you."
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Why haven't more people read this??
Just know this is NOT A STANDALONE
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Let's get thisparty book started
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Why haven't more people read this??
Just know this is NOT A STANDALONE
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Let's get this
February 27, 2026
˖᯽ ݁˖· ─ 3.25/5 stars
it’s kind of surface-level and like every other ya fantasy romance, but i enjoyed it nonetheless. the characters and dynamics are fun, but don’t know if i’ll read the next book. it reminded me of heartless hunter and the rose bargain (i’ve only read the former). it felt a bit repetitive and there was a bit too much flirting and not enough development of the plot. the middle dragged and the ending rushed the story along. i think if i felt more attached to the characters this could have worked for me, but i didn’t love them. i bought this for the beautiful cover and sprayed edges and i don’t regret my purchase despite it not having the best story. :) it was a fun time and i would recommend it if you are looking for a sweet young adult fantasy romance.
"you, wren hayes, are the only magic i will bow down to. the only gift i covet. i'm lucky you see me, too."
it’s kind of surface-level and like every other ya fantasy romance, but i enjoyed it nonetheless. the characters and dynamics are fun, but don’t know if i’ll read the next book. it reminded me of heartless hunter and the rose bargain (i’ve only read the former). it felt a bit repetitive and there was a bit too much flirting and not enough development of the plot. the middle dragged and the ending rushed the story along. i think if i felt more attached to the characters this could have worked for me, but i didn’t love them. i bought this for the beautiful cover and sprayed edges and i don’t regret my purchase despite it not having the best story. :) it was a fun time and i would recommend it if you are looking for a sweet young adult fantasy romance.
"you, wren hayes, are the only magic i will bow down to. the only gift i covet. i'm lucky you see me, too."
March 1, 2026
This reminded me a little bit of The Rose Bargain and Heartless Hunter. It’s your classic enemies to lovers story that is full of banter, nicknames and lots of insta lust.
I LOVED the setting which parallels Regency England. The vibes are very whimsical and we get to attend balls, see beautiful dresses and enjoy the ambience to the fullest! There are also magical gifts that are bestowed on the characters and I loved that aspect.
The pacing really prevented me from rating this higher. There was a lot of repetitive flirting and not a lot of story. The plot was there, but I found it undeveloped. I also didn’t love our MMC because he was morally grey in not the most fun way. This just dissolved into every other romantasy book after about 30%.
Overall I had a fun time!💓
I LOVED the setting which parallels Regency England. The vibes are very whimsical and we get to attend balls, see beautiful dresses and enjoy the ambience to the fullest! There are also magical gifts that are bestowed on the characters and I loved that aspect.
The pacing really prevented me from rating this higher. There was a lot of repetitive flirting and not a lot of story. The plot was there, but I found it undeveloped. I also didn’t love our MMC because he was morally grey in not the most fun way. This just dissolved into every other romantasy book after about 30%.
Overall I had a fun time!💓
February 3, 2026
Stolen Midnights by Katherine Quinn
Book Blurb: Set in Andalay, a world where the ruling Fates bestow gifts among the favored, a thief must join forces with the palace darling after he unwittingly steals a necklace with the power to change everything.
When Damien, a cold and hardened thief, is hired to steal a gift from the powerful Fates meant for Andalay’s sweetheart, Wren Hayes, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets.
The gift? A locket containing his own phototroph.
Rating: ****
Feels: Curiosity, Adventure, Intrigue, Fun
Style: Fantasy, Romantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy Romance, Young Adult Fantasy
First published February 3, 2026 : 464 pages
Really loved this regency flair romantasy with magic and intrigue. I enjoyed the chemistry between Wren and Damien as they tried to figure out what was going on in their city. The use of magical gifts and fates was really a fun and unique aspect of the story. I loved that the whole time you are left guessing about the mystery of the city that you don’t even realize is a thing at the start. The way the story unravels as you read is really fun and clues are interspersed throughout. It feels like you are discovering everything along the way with the characters which makes it feel like a really fun adventure. The way the whole story unveils really was a pleasure and I enjoyed being along for the ride. I can’t wait to read the next book !!!
Favorite Quote: "You know you have a very punchable face, " I snipped, recognizing a threat when I heard one. "Has anyone ever told you that?"
This book has:
Magical Gifts
Forced Proximity
Good girl/Bad boy
Forbidden Love
Regency Vibes
Deadly Secrets
Reluctant allies
Slow Burn
Dual POV
Book Blurb: Set in Andalay, a world where the ruling Fates bestow gifts among the favored, a thief must join forces with the palace darling after he unwittingly steals a necklace with the power to change everything.
When Damien, a cold and hardened thief, is hired to steal a gift from the powerful Fates meant for Andalay’s sweetheart, Wren Hayes, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets.
The gift? A locket containing his own phototroph.
Rating: ****
Feels: Curiosity, Adventure, Intrigue, Fun
Style: Fantasy, Romantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy Romance, Young Adult Fantasy
First published February 3, 2026 : 464 pages
Really loved this regency flair romantasy with magic and intrigue. I enjoyed the chemistry between Wren and Damien as they tried to figure out what was going on in their city. The use of magical gifts and fates was really a fun and unique aspect of the story. I loved that the whole time you are left guessing about the mystery of the city that you don’t even realize is a thing at the start. The way the story unravels as you read is really fun and clues are interspersed throughout. It feels like you are discovering everything along the way with the characters which makes it feel like a really fun adventure. The way the whole story unveils really was a pleasure and I enjoyed being along for the ride. I can’t wait to read the next book !!!
Favorite Quote: "You know you have a very punchable face, " I snipped, recognizing a threat when I heard one. "Has anyone ever told you that?"
This book has:
Magical Gifts
Forced Proximity
Good girl/Bad boy
Forbidden Love
Regency Vibes
Deadly Secrets
Reluctant allies
Slow Burn
Dual POV
August 29, 2025
ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ Review ˏˋ°•*⁀➷
Soooo fates and magic and enemies to lovers ? You had me at the word fates. Is it just me who LOVES fate/god romantasies ? They’re always so interesting with really intricate magic systems. In this book, the 4 fates choose people to receive magical gifts that give them abilities, but here’s the catch. The gifts, which are always delivered at midnight on the recipient's 18th birthday, can be stolen. Anddd that's what happens to Wren Hayes. No one in her family has ever not gotten a gift. Until her. She’s the daughter of a rich noble ruling the city, and he’s a thief and an assassin.
Okay but the BANTER in this book ? Omigosh Wren and Damien are SO CUTE, and I always have a soft spot for a GrumpyXsunshine trope (quite literally, he calls her sunshine).
⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ Damien ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･
He’s such a misunderstood character 😔. He’s honestly a really good person, just forced into terrible circumstances 😭. MY MAN DID NOT DESERVE THAT KATHERINE APOLOGISE RIGHT THIS MINUTE. But it is SO FUNNY to see him deny his feelings for Wren when he’s about as subtle as a neon glowing sign 😭. It’s even funnier when he keeps telling himself he’ll get over it because WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT HAPPENING.
˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ “I wish you knew the real m-me,’ he said, his nose grazing mine. ‘But then I…I would dull your shine.” ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥
SOOOO MY HEART JUST CRACKED CLEAN IN HALF. WAS THIS REALLY NECESSARY KATHERINE ? REALLY ?
ੈ✩‧₊˚ “Damien. Yes sunshine ? Shut up, please.” ੈ✩‧₊˚
HAHAHAHA THEY’RE SO ICONIC. THEIR CHEMISTRY IS OFF THE CHARTS TOO, WHY DON’T I HAVE THIS MUCH CHEMISTRY WITH SOMEONE ? Life is so unfair I do not like real life 😔. I’m so single it’s not even funny 😭
˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆ Wren ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆
She’s such a sweetheart 🥹 her shitbag of a father DOESN’T deserve her. I can totally understand why Damien thought she was a stuck up, selfish noble, but she’s just been manipulated by her father her whole life. And her mother is so completely USELESS IT PISSES ME OFF SO BAD. PULL YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS AND SEE THAT YOUR HUSBAND IS AN EVIL PIECE OF SHIT. WHY IS HER ENTIRE FAMILY HORRIBLE ? I swear, can we get ONE book where the character’s families aren’t dead, dying or evil ? IS IT REALLY THAT NECESSARY FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ???? So, I thought I’d predicted the ending, I could tell where it was going BUT NO. THE PLOT TWIST ??? THE CLIFF HANGER??? KATHERINE QUINN YOU OWE ME FOR THIS. I’M NOT GOING TO SAY ANYTHING BECAUSE SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY, BUT LETS JUST SAY I WILL BE THROWING HANDS
ੈ✩‧₊˚ Preread ~ Thank you to netgalley and random house children's books for giving me an e-arc for an honest review ! Fates, magic and romance ? Okay you can stop talking now. I'll take it. Also, this cover is actually gorgeous wtf.
Soooo fates and magic and enemies to lovers ? You had me at the word fates. Is it just me who LOVES fate/god romantasies ? They’re always so interesting with really intricate magic systems. In this book, the 4 fates choose people to receive magical gifts that give them abilities, but here’s the catch. The gifts, which are always delivered at midnight on the recipient's 18th birthday, can be stolen. Anddd that's what happens to Wren Hayes. No one in her family has ever not gotten a gift. Until her. She’s the daughter of a rich noble ruling the city, and he’s a thief and an assassin.
Okay but the BANTER in this book ? Omigosh Wren and Damien are SO CUTE, and I always have a soft spot for a GrumpyXsunshine trope (quite literally, he calls her sunshine).
⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ Damien ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･
He’s such a misunderstood character 😔. He’s honestly a really good person, just forced into terrible circumstances 😭. MY MAN DID NOT DESERVE THAT KATHERINE APOLOGISE RIGHT THIS MINUTE. But it is SO FUNNY to see him deny his feelings for Wren when he’s about as subtle as a neon glowing sign 😭. It’s even funnier when he keeps telling himself he’ll get over it because WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT HAPPENING.
˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ “I wish you knew the real m-me,’ he said, his nose grazing mine. ‘But then I…I would dull your shine.” ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥
SOOOO MY HEART JUST CRACKED CLEAN IN HALF. WAS THIS REALLY NECESSARY KATHERINE ? REALLY ?
ੈ✩‧₊˚ “Damien. Yes sunshine ? Shut up, please.” ੈ✩‧₊˚
HAHAHAHA THEY’RE SO ICONIC. THEIR CHEMISTRY IS OFF THE CHARTS TOO, WHY DON’T I HAVE THIS MUCH CHEMISTRY WITH SOMEONE ? Life is so unfair I do not like real life 😔. I’m so single it’s not even funny 😭
˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆ Wren ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆
She’s such a sweetheart 🥹 her shitbag of a father DOESN’T deserve her. I can totally understand why Damien thought she was a stuck up, selfish noble, but she’s just been manipulated by her father her whole life. And her mother is so completely USELESS IT PISSES ME OFF SO BAD. PULL YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS AND SEE THAT YOUR HUSBAND IS AN EVIL PIECE OF SHIT. WHY IS HER ENTIRE FAMILY HORRIBLE ? I swear, can we get ONE book where the character’s families aren’t dead, dying or evil ? IS IT REALLY THAT NECESSARY FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ???? So, I thought I’d predicted the ending, I could tell where it was going BUT NO. THE PLOT TWIST ??? THE CLIFF HANGER??? KATHERINE QUINN YOU OWE ME FOR THIS. I’M NOT GOING TO SAY ANYTHING BECAUSE SPOILERS OBVIOUSLY, BUT LETS JUST SAY I WILL BE THROWING HANDS
ੈ✩‧₊˚ Preread ~ Thank you to netgalley and random house children's books for giving me an e-arc for an honest review ! Fates, magic and romance ? Okay you can stop talking now. I'll take it. Also, this cover is actually gorgeous wtf.
January 15, 2026
4.5⭐️
Idk what kind of crack was in this book, but I was HOOKED and flipping the pages!
From the epigraphs, to the main characters’ dynamic, to the Fates and magic, and the betrayal and twists…this was exactly what I wanted in a fantasy romance! (minor things that were personal preference that made me not give it a full 5, but so so close!)
There were parts of this story that called out societal issues that could be paralleled to our own world, and I felt them so deeply. The class issues, complicated family dynamics, abuse of power, the patriarchal society, etc. They added layers to this fantasy romance that made you look beyond the love.
My jaw DROPPED at the end because that was NOT what I was theorizing to have happen, and I have no idea how I’m supposed to wait for book 2?! CRIMINAL.
This book will be published 2/3/26! Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House Books/Delacorte Press for an e-ARC of this book! 🤩💕
Idk what kind of crack was in this book, but I was HOOKED and flipping the pages!
From the epigraphs, to the main characters’ dynamic, to the Fates and magic, and the betrayal and twists…this was exactly what I wanted in a fantasy romance! (minor things that were personal preference that made me not give it a full 5, but so so close!)
There were parts of this story that called out societal issues that could be paralleled to our own world, and I felt them so deeply. The class issues, complicated family dynamics, abuse of power, the patriarchal society, etc. They added layers to this fantasy romance that made you look beyond the love.
My jaw DROPPED at the end because that was NOT what I was theorizing to have happen, and I have no idea how I’m supposed to wait for book 2?! CRIMINAL.
This book will be published 2/3/26! Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House Books/Delacorte Press for an e-ARC of this book! 🤩💕
March 1, 2026
Thank you to Delacorte Press|Random House for providing ARCs at 2025 YAll Fest so that I had the opportunity to read this book. It came out February 3rd of this year. All opinions are my own.
Wren is the first of her high class family not to be bestowed a favorable magical gift from the gods on her birthday, or so she thinks. Damien, a renowned thief from the lower sector has stolen her gift but mysteriously finds himself caught up her path as his own magical abilities begin to diminish. Wren makes it her mission to find out why she didn’t get a gift but finds herself in the middle of a much bigger plot in the city involving the gods, the difference classes and her family right in the middle of it. She acquires the help of Damien to uncover the mystery of her stolen gift and the even bigger mystery of what is happening to the people in their city.
This story has quite a lot of mystery and adventure elements to it that make for a fast paced read. I was always happy to pick it up and see where the narrative was taking us, especially with the interesting backdrop of the city of Andalay. I will say, that I was again caught unawares that this is not a stand alone novel. Especially since I saw that there was an epilogue at the end of the book, I thought it was coming to an end, but instead it’s just a mighty cliff I am looking over. I did find the reveals and twists at the end to be extremely intriguing and not what I was expecting from the story though definitely worth the follow up read of the next book whenever that may be (let’s just pray I remember the major plot points by the time it comes out).
For those intrigued, I will note that if you enjoyed The Notorious Virtues, this book has some similar vibes, with the have and have nots in a world where magical properties and power corrupt the rich. The books are very different in their execution and story telling but if you like that genre of story, you will definitely find a home in Stolen Midnights.
Wren is the first of her high class family not to be bestowed a favorable magical gift from the gods on her birthday, or so she thinks. Damien, a renowned thief from the lower sector has stolen her gift but mysteriously finds himself caught up her path as his own magical abilities begin to diminish. Wren makes it her mission to find out why she didn’t get a gift but finds herself in the middle of a much bigger plot in the city involving the gods, the difference classes and her family right in the middle of it. She acquires the help of Damien to uncover the mystery of her stolen gift and the even bigger mystery of what is happening to the people in their city.
This story has quite a lot of mystery and adventure elements to it that make for a fast paced read. I was always happy to pick it up and see where the narrative was taking us, especially with the interesting backdrop of the city of Andalay. I will say, that I was again caught unawares that this is not a stand alone novel. Especially since I saw that there was an epilogue at the end of the book, I thought it was coming to an end, but instead it’s just a mighty cliff I am looking over. I did find the reveals and twists at the end to be extremely intriguing and not what I was expecting from the story though definitely worth the follow up read of the next book whenever that may be (let’s just pray I remember the major plot points by the time it comes out).
For those intrigued, I will note that if you enjoyed The Notorious Virtues, this book has some similar vibes, with the have and have nots in a world where magical properties and power corrupt the rich. The books are very different in their execution and story telling but if you like that genre of story, you will definitely find a home in Stolen Midnights.
September 2, 2025
Stolen Midnights really impressed me with its sharp social commentary on wealth, privilege, and the ways society exploits the vulnerable in order to keep the rich in power. . Wren, the snarky and strong FMC, delivers one of the most powerful lines in the book:
“I’m sorry because I allowed myself to be blind when I had the choice to do otherwise. I’m sorry for being a part of a society that uses people when they’re desperate. That forces them to remain desperate. Afraid. Hungry.”
Damien, the MMC, is chaotic and complicated in all the right ways, bringing a messy charm that balances Wren’s strength and makes their dynamic one to smile at. I loved the world building and character development throughout the story as well.
Thank you NetGalley and Delacorte Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
“I’m sorry because I allowed myself to be blind when I had the choice to do otherwise. I’m sorry for being a part of a society that uses people when they’re desperate. That forces them to remain desperate. Afraid. Hungry.”
Damien, the MMC, is chaotic and complicated in all the right ways, bringing a messy charm that balances Wren’s strength and makes their dynamic one to smile at. I loved the world building and character development throughout the story as well.
Thank you NetGalley and Delacorte Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 17, 2025
I'm a little torn about how to review this one, so I'll tell you how it made me feel as I went along. At the very beginning, the concept of her having her gift stolen was a little hard for me to read because it was so awful and sad. So, I read a tiny bit at a time trying to decide if I was going to finish. But once I got to the 40% or so mark suddenly, I got sucked in. I was riveted and started turning pages a lot faster. It's like I had to get over that hump of society doing things that made me sad. Therefore, the portion of me that recommends this book does so because it's very compelling. You start to want to know what happens to these good-chemistry characters. There is a fine balance between having spice and YA. I think this is slightly too much spice for YA but not enough to be new adult. It's in the middle. Unfortunately, without details, as I got to the 90% or so portion of the book, I began to get the sense that not enough was being resolved. Sure enough, cliffhanger city. Don't get me wrong, there is a delicate balance in series books. The author can't tie everything in a bow because there's going to be a book 2. But the readers want a significant portion tied up. Enough ties to feel satisfying. Did this meet the satisfying ending mark? There were twists which were satisfying, but ultimately, I personally come down on cliffhanger side rather than the satisfied side. I noticed one other review calling the ending "brutal" in terms of cliffhanger. So, I took off a star for that. Where did we lose the second star? Realism. I can't believe that I'm going to be the person that says "realism" in a fantasy book review. But I read mostly fantasy and while the rules can be magical and different, they have to be believable. I felt that this had a few too many places where I couldn't suspend disbelief enough. Again, no spoilers, but with sufficient vagueness let's just say that the most major loss of belief was the medical anatomy aspect. These aren't aliens or fae or elves. They're people like us. So, I expect that anatomy to be similar and you can't just wave away a major injury with a superficial patch job without at least waving a magic artifact. End result: I mostly enjoyed reading this and I'm not sorry I picked it up. Therefore 3 stars.
February 13, 2026
3.75 Stars ⭐️
This was my selection for this month's Book of the Month. Based on the summary, the storyline sounded very interesting and I was eager to jump right in.
The thing with this story was that with the basic outline, this story had so much potential. The entire basis of the Fates ruling over this country and the gifting of the magic gifts on the 18th birthday....what a unique and interesting premise. The problem was that the world building was almost non existent. We were told that there are three Fates, but are not given much more information or background about them. We were also never given more information about the magical structure of the city of Andalay. Where did the magic come from? How was it determined which person would receive which magical gift....and what power? We are told that there are magical "hounds" that deliver the gifts, but they are never mentioned again. Did the Fates REALLY have a hand in people's fates and/or have the ability to know the future? Because certain events at the end lead us to believe that might not be the case. Then there is the case of a certain note left for our FMC - so I was completely confused and not sure what to think.
The story introduces us to FMC Wren Hayes. She is the pampered daughter of one of the nobles - a Lord - who helps run the city. Things take off when Wren's magical gift that she was expecting at midnight of her 18th birthday never arrives. Little did she know that it was stolen on its way to her house.
Then there is MMC Damien. He is a thief - a very good thief - who was the person hired to steal her locket. Things become complicated when he looks into the locket and finds his picture in it. That sets the rest of the book in motion. Wren and Damien end up teaming up - at first because Wren thinks he is going to help her find her missing artifact, which was then stolen AGAIN from Damien.
When we get to the last portion of the book, things become very interesting. Unfortunately, there is a HUGE cliffhanger. I didn't even know that this was the beginning of a series so that was a bit of a bummer.
There is the push and pull between Wren and Damien and while this was supposedly an Enemies-to-Lovers trope, it felt more like insta-love. I also got the feeling that this was supposed to be this grand statement on societal expectations and gender roles, but while it is mentioned in the story, it never really allowed this narrative to grow. This feeling was confirmed by the authors comments in her author's note praising people who protest in today's real world.
The end was definitely a twist I did not see coming, but it also completely pushed the boundaries of believability in the way everything ended up - especially the Epilogue with Wren.
Will I continue on to book 2? Probably....maybe....I'm not 100% sure.
This was my selection for this month's Book of the Month. Based on the summary, the storyline sounded very interesting and I was eager to jump right in.
The thing with this story was that with the basic outline, this story had so much potential. The entire basis of the Fates ruling over this country and the gifting of the magic gifts on the 18th birthday....what a unique and interesting premise. The problem was that the world building was almost non existent. We were told that there are three Fates, but are not given much more information or background about them. We were also never given more information about the magical structure of the city of Andalay. Where did the magic come from? How was it determined which person would receive which magical gift....and what power? We are told that there are magical "hounds" that deliver the gifts, but they are never mentioned again. Did the Fates REALLY have a hand in people's fates and/or have the ability to know the future? Because certain events at the end lead us to believe that might not be the case. Then there is the case of a certain note left for our FMC - so I was completely confused and not sure what to think.
The story introduces us to FMC Wren Hayes. She is the pampered daughter of one of the nobles - a Lord - who helps run the city. Things take off when Wren's magical gift that she was expecting at midnight of her 18th birthday never arrives. Little did she know that it was stolen on its way to her house.
Then there is MMC Damien. He is a thief - a very good thief - who was the person hired to steal her locket. Things become complicated when he looks into the locket and finds his picture in it. That sets the rest of the book in motion. Wren and Damien end up teaming up - at first because Wren thinks he is going to help her find her missing artifact, which was then stolen AGAIN from Damien.
When we get to the last portion of the book, things become very interesting. Unfortunately, there is a HUGE cliffhanger. I didn't even know that this was the beginning of a series so that was a bit of a bummer.
There is the push and pull between Wren and Damien and while this was supposedly an Enemies-to-Lovers trope, it felt more like insta-love. I also got the feeling that this was supposed to be this grand statement on societal expectations and gender roles, but while it is mentioned in the story, it never really allowed this narrative to grow. This feeling was confirmed by the authors comments in her author's note praising people who protest in today's real world.
The end was definitely a twist I did not see coming, but it also completely pushed the boundaries of believability in the way everything ended up - especially the Epilogue with Wren.
Will I continue on to book 2? Probably....maybe....I'm not 100% sure.
February 27, 2026
It’s been a long time since a book kept me up till 3am but this one was good!!!! Can’t wait for the next
🌶️.5/5
🌶️.5/5
February 23, 2026
Stolen Midnights by Katherine Quinn
I really enjoy this YA Romantasy. Pretty much you get a thief/bad boy named Damien who steals Wren's gift at midnight so Wren ends up thinking she wasn't blessed by the gods. She's high society daughter, who obviously is rich and a little spoiled. So when Damien and Wren start to run into each other they end up being forced to spend time together through a chain of event. This story is full of cute scenes and sassy banter. I like how their characters keep crossing paths like they are "meant" to find each other and the romance is very slow. It's a perfect slow burn with so much tension. I love Wren and Damien and I can promise you that you'll love their romance too.
This story is full of secrets, dreams, adventures, and a beautiful world with a unique magic system where only certain people are blessed by the gods to have magic.
I would recommend this to anyone who loves a fantasy world with magic in it, a little bit of a political issue in the plot, and a bad boy who turns to mush for the main character.
Thank you to Penguin Teen Canada, NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the gifted e-book.
I really enjoy this YA Romantasy. Pretty much you get a thief/bad boy named Damien who steals Wren's gift at midnight so Wren ends up thinking she wasn't blessed by the gods. She's high society daughter, who obviously is rich and a little spoiled. So when Damien and Wren start to run into each other they end up being forced to spend time together through a chain of event. This story is full of cute scenes and sassy banter. I like how their characters keep crossing paths like they are "meant" to find each other and the romance is very slow. It's a perfect slow burn with so much tension. I love Wren and Damien and I can promise you that you'll love their romance too.
This story is full of secrets, dreams, adventures, and a beautiful world with a unique magic system where only certain people are blessed by the gods to have magic.
I would recommend this to anyone who loves a fantasy world with magic in it, a little bit of a political issue in the plot, and a bad boy who turns to mush for the main character.
Thank you to Penguin Teen Canada, NetGalley and Delacorte Press for the gifted e-book.
February 5, 2026
Again Book of the Month has failed me. Or maybe I’ve lost my romantasy groove.
November 11, 2025
first off, i would like to thank Katherine Quinn, NetGalley, and Random House Publishing for this advanced reader’s copy!
this book started out with a bang, and did not disappoint me once! the characters were great, the story was intriguing, it was a fast-paced read, and the world building made me feel like i was in Andalay right beside Wren and Damien🫶🏻
this story is about a girl who was meant to receive a gift from the Fates, but on the night of her 18th birthday, that gift is stolen before she ever receives it. in order to get it back, she enlists the help of a charming but dangerous boy who just so happens to be a thief himself. and along the way, they uncover shocking secrets that will leave them different than before… and try not to fall in love while their worlds fall apart.
i absolutely adored Wren’s character from the start; naive she might be, but a pushover she is not! she dresses to please herself instead of society and doesn’t really care what the other nobility thinks of her. she’s headstrong and learns to fight for what she thinks is right; i simply love her💕 and as for Damien, he’s definitely more than the gruff thief who only cares for himself that he appears to be. these two made a great duo, and i absolutely can’t wait for more of them!
also, that ending? my jaw hit the floor more than once!!😱 i definitely didn’t see it coming, and i absolutely need the next book to find out what will happen!!
overall this was a fantastic read, and i’m so greatful to have had the chance to read and review it early! this book releases on February 3rd of 2026, so add it to your tbrs asap!
this book started out with a bang, and did not disappoint me once! the characters were great, the story was intriguing, it was a fast-paced read, and the world building made me feel like i was in Andalay right beside Wren and Damien🫶🏻
this story is about a girl who was meant to receive a gift from the Fates, but on the night of her 18th birthday, that gift is stolen before she ever receives it. in order to get it back, she enlists the help of a charming but dangerous boy who just so happens to be a thief himself. and along the way, they uncover shocking secrets that will leave them different than before… and try not to fall in love while their worlds fall apart.
i absolutely adored Wren’s character from the start; naive she might be, but a pushover she is not! she dresses to please herself instead of society and doesn’t really care what the other nobility thinks of her. she’s headstrong and learns to fight for what she thinks is right; i simply love her💕 and as for Damien, he’s definitely more than the gruff thief who only cares for himself that he appears to be. these two made a great duo, and i absolutely can’t wait for more of them!
also, that ending? my jaw hit the floor more than once!!😱 i definitely didn’t see it coming, and i absolutely need the next book to find out what will happen!!
overall this was a fantastic read, and i’m so greatful to have had the chance to read and review it early! this book releases on February 3rd of 2026, so add it to your tbrs asap!
January 8, 2026
OKAY, I need book two asap.
I was intrigued by the description and this book more than delivered. I was immediately swept away into a world with regency vibes, fates, and magical objects. What more could you ask for? Maybe tension so thick you could cut it with a letter opener.
In a society where the privileged receive magical gifts upon their 18th birthday, Wren is shocked to be left empty handed. Little does she know a thief, Damien, stole her gift before it could arrive to her door. Their intertwined story follows Wren as she searches for the truth and Damien deals with the consequences of his actions.
There were a few twists I didn’t expect, especially since I didn’t realize this would be a series! Again, I need book two now. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children’s Books for granting me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I was intrigued by the description and this book more than delivered. I was immediately swept away into a world with regency vibes, fates, and magical objects. What more could you ask for? Maybe tension so thick you could cut it with a letter opener.
In a society where the privileged receive magical gifts upon their 18th birthday, Wren is shocked to be left empty handed. Little does she know a thief, Damien, stole her gift before it could arrive to her door. Their intertwined story follows Wren as she searches for the truth and Damien deals with the consequences of his actions.
There were a few twists I didn’t expect, especially since I didn’t realize this would be a series! Again, I need book two now. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children’s Books for granting me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
February 25, 2026
When Damien steals a gift from the Fates meant for Wren, he sets in motion an unraveling of the city of Andalay. Now Wren and Damien must work together to try and save the least fortunate in their city, and they may need to change their idea of who in the city are the “good” guys.
I was instantly captured by Katherine Quinn’s fractured city of Andalay, the fates, and the yearning between Wren and Damien. I enjoyed the twists and turns as Wren and Damien try to figure out who to trust. This is the perfect book for readers who enjoyed The Rose Bargain, Once Upon a Broken Heart, and Wild Reverence. Unfortunately, it ended on a cliffhanger so now I have to wait for the next book.
I was instantly captured by Katherine Quinn’s fractured city of Andalay, the fates, and the yearning between Wren and Damien. I enjoyed the twists and turns as Wren and Damien try to figure out who to trust. This is the perfect book for readers who enjoyed The Rose Bargain, Once Upon a Broken Heart, and Wild Reverence. Unfortunately, it ended on a cliffhanger so now I have to wait for the next book.
November 30, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley and Delacorte for the eARC of this book!
I have now read a few books from Katherine Quinn. Her writing style is mostly very easy. It’s not frilly and also not bland. However, this book was so long-winded. There was so much repetition in the characters’ thoughts that I was skipping huge chunks of them because they’d talk about how they liked the other for two whole pages when they JUST did that the previous pov chapter. 😐 It was excessive! This book could have been cut down easily by dropping a lot of their repetitive thinking.
My other qualm with this book was that not much actually happened. ☠️ I feel like this is another duology and honestly… it feels like it could have just been a singular book had we gotten less repetition and more action. Also the banter was not great - it was also very excessive. I also didn’t really enjoy the scenes where the two just started making out in dire situations. 🤦♀️ Keep it in your pants guys.
Add in a bad “I’m keeping this secret from you” plot and some very obvious plot twists… and it just wasn’t a great book. It was not BAD though either. It was one word: Forgettable. It’s very basic, at its core. And if you’ve read any other KQ book…. Sorry this is almost the same thing. 🤷♀️ It doesn’t vary much from TKaS at ALL. I can line up scenes/characters that coincide perfectly in these two books.
I do think Quinn is a decent writer and I really enjoyed TKaS… but this one just felt like a let down. I think she’s dropped from an auto-buy author to just one I will read maybe from the library when a new book drops.
I’d only recommend this to readers who want a very basic “two teens from different sides of the economic divide coming together to fight the evil aristocracy” plot with some magic thrown in. The book tries to also have a feminist undertone but honestly it falls very flat because it’s told to the reader (multiple times) instead of shown. Had Quinn focused more heavily on that sexual prejudice, I think the story would have benefitted.
I have now read a few books from Katherine Quinn. Her writing style is mostly very easy. It’s not frilly and also not bland. However, this book was so long-winded. There was so much repetition in the characters’ thoughts that I was skipping huge chunks of them because they’d talk about how they liked the other for two whole pages when they JUST did that the previous pov chapter. 😐 It was excessive! This book could have been cut down easily by dropping a lot of their repetitive thinking.
My other qualm with this book was that not much actually happened. ☠️ I feel like this is another duology and honestly… it feels like it could have just been a singular book had we gotten less repetition and more action. Also the banter was not great - it was also very excessive. I also didn’t really enjoy the scenes where the two just started making out in dire situations. 🤦♀️ Keep it in your pants guys.
Add in a bad “I’m keeping this secret from you” plot and some very obvious plot twists… and it just wasn’t a great book. It was not BAD though either. It was one word: Forgettable. It’s very basic, at its core. And if you’ve read any other KQ book…. Sorry this is almost the same thing. 🤷♀️ It doesn’t vary much from TKaS at ALL. I can line up scenes/characters that coincide perfectly in these two books.
I do think Quinn is a decent writer and I really enjoyed TKaS… but this one just felt like a let down. I think she’s dropped from an auto-buy author to just one I will read maybe from the library when a new book drops.
I’d only recommend this to readers who want a very basic “two teens from different sides of the economic divide coming together to fight the evil aristocracy” plot with some magic thrown in. The book tries to also have a feminist undertone but honestly it falls very flat because it’s told to the reader (multiple times) instead of shown. Had Quinn focused more heavily on that sexual prejudice, I think the story would have benefitted.
November 1, 2025
First and foremost I’d like thank the amazing folks at NetGalley & Random House publishing for the amazing opportunity of reading this book before its February release date. I am honored and my review is a honest reflection of my feelings towards this book.
This book was a pleasant surprise of a book that winded up being one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. Katherine is an author that I have followed for a while now after I loved her book, To Kill a Shadow.
We meet Wren, a girl who lives in a world that on your 18th birthday you receive a gifted item who’s gifts can range in usability big or small but when her gift doesn’t come she fears she is one of those who is deemed unworthy of one. Unknown to her she had a gift but on its way to her it’s stolen my a thief named Damien. A boy who when he gets her gift, a locket, he is startled to find his picture on inside.
And so sets the stage for a romance between a thief and an upper class girl. Secrets are revealed and the structure of their world is being rewritten. For the good? Nope. This couple is at the core of a power game that will either destroy their love or make it stronger.
I love love loved the banter of Damien and Wren, probably my favorite part outside the gift system that had me intrigued. This book revived a waning interest in YA and I would absolutely recommend this book to lovers of romance, banter and a world that will have you intrigued.
This book was a pleasant surprise of a book that winded up being one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. Katherine is an author that I have followed for a while now after I loved her book, To Kill a Shadow.
We meet Wren, a girl who lives in a world that on your 18th birthday you receive a gifted item who’s gifts can range in usability big or small but when her gift doesn’t come she fears she is one of those who is deemed unworthy of one. Unknown to her she had a gift but on its way to her it’s stolen my a thief named Damien. A boy who when he gets her gift, a locket, he is startled to find his picture on inside.
And so sets the stage for a romance between a thief and an upper class girl. Secrets are revealed and the structure of their world is being rewritten. For the good? Nope. This couple is at the core of a power game that will either destroy their love or make it stronger.
I love love loved the banter of Damien and Wren, probably my favorite part outside the gift system that had me intrigued. This book revived a waning interest in YA and I would absolutely recommend this book to lovers of romance, banter and a world that will have you intrigued.
December 11, 2025
KATHERINE WHAT THE HECK
This book was phenomenal and I will now hide in a cave a refuse to read anything else
This book was phenomenal and I will now hide in a cave a refuse to read anything else
Want to read
November 20, 2025Please someone tell me this book is as good as the cover its gorgeousssssss <3
January 13, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy of this novel!
Y’all, you need this masterpiece in your life. Webs of lies, betrayal, and half truths are woven together in this storyline in such a fantastic way. Plus, the banter is bantering between Wren and Damian. IYKYK. And that ending had me gasping! This isn’t even out yet and I already want the next book!!!
Y’all, you need this masterpiece in your life. Webs of lies, betrayal, and half truths are woven together in this storyline in such a fantastic way. Plus, the banter is bantering between Wren and Damian. IYKYK. And that ending had me gasping! This isn’t even out yet and I already want the next book!!!
February 5, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
.5 🌶️ (But the tension was tensioning!)
Potential spoiler below….
I love the storyline, different enough from other books to keep my attention but still with tropes I adore.
The banter and sexual/romantic tension had me kicking my feet and blushing.
I had to knock a star and a half off because I did skim read at times I can’t lie. Also the memory loss trope is one of my least favourites 🤦🏼♀️
.5 🌶️ (But the tension was tensioning!)
Potential spoiler below….
I love the storyline, different enough from other books to keep my attention but still with tropes I adore.
The banter and sexual/romantic tension had me kicking my feet and blushing.
I had to knock a star and a half off because I did skim read at times I can’t lie. Also the memory loss trope is one of my least favourites 🤦🏼♀️
February 22, 2026
4.75⭐️ (rounded to 5)- wow wow wow! First book of the month book was a success!! Bridgerton meets heartless hunter! Loved the duel POV and was hooked from beginning to end. Also the ending??? need the second ASAP
February 7, 2026
5⭐️ and 1.5🌶️
🖤YA romantasy - Regency vibes
🖤He’s a thief, she’s a high society daughter
🖤Enemies-to-lovers
🖤Slow burn
🖤Sassy banter
🖤Unpredictable and exciting twists
🖤Discussion of wealth, power, and privilege
(Spoiler free as always) Okay first of all, Katherine, I have a small bone to pick with you about that ending. That was quite rude, I will be ruminating on that until the next book… WITH THAT BEING SAID, holy cow what a fun story. I really enjoyed this read; the world building, the character development, the intricate story, it was all truly riveting.
Thank you to Random House Children’s books and Delacorte press for the gifted ARC.
🖤YA romantasy - Regency vibes
🖤He’s a thief, she’s a high society daughter
🖤Enemies-to-lovers
🖤Slow burn
🖤Sassy banter
🖤Unpredictable and exciting twists
🖤Discussion of wealth, power, and privilege
(Spoiler free as always) Okay first of all, Katherine, I have a small bone to pick with you about that ending. That was quite rude, I will be ruminating on that until the next book… WITH THAT BEING SAID, holy cow what a fun story. I really enjoyed this read; the world building, the character development, the intricate story, it was all truly riveting.
Thank you to Random House Children’s books and Delacorte press for the gifted ARC.
November 10, 2025
Wow. Absolutely incredible. Could not put this book down. I did not see that twist coming at the end. I need the next book now. How am I going to wait to see what happens to Wren?!
I enjoyed the parallels between the book and our society. How those born with can often ignore the struggles of those born without. But they don’t have to stay ignorant and they shouldn’t. While Wren was born into wealth she’s thrusted into chaos after not receiving her much anticipated magical gift. This chaos causes her to team up with someone born without, Damien. The way they learn to see the world through each other’s eyes and grapple with prejudices is beautiful.
Next to no spice. Only one scene and it’s not descriptive. This in no way takes away from the story. Only mentioning because I know people like to know spice scales.
I enjoyed the parallels between the book and our society. How those born with can often ignore the struggles of those born without. But they don’t have to stay ignorant and they shouldn’t. While Wren was born into wealth she’s thrusted into chaos after not receiving her much anticipated magical gift. This chaos causes her to team up with someone born without, Damien. The way they learn to see the world through each other’s eyes and grapple with prejudices is beautiful.
Next to no spice. Only one scene and it’s not descriptive. This in no way takes away from the story. Only mentioning because I know people like to know spice scales.
March 2, 2026
Let me publicly applaud the audacity of turning the man who literally stole the heroine’s magical gift into her love interest. Chaotic. Bold. That is the kind of narrative risk I respect. Character development, moral tension that simmers.
And Wren? Bless her evolution. Love her transision from vanilla-heroine territory, clawing out and sharpening into a scrappy and strategic, force of nature. Watching her wrestle power back into her own hands was far more compelling than watching her simply reclaim what was taken.
I appreciated the book’s willingness to brush up against gender inequality without turning it into a lecture. The world-building subtly acknowledges who gets power, who gets dismissed, and who has to fight twice as hard to be seen. It adds stakes beyond the romance and magic, grounding the fantasy in something uncomfortably real.
The Fates thread woven through the story was another highlight. Destiny versus choice is a trope I can be picky about, but here it felt ominous rather than convenient.
I know you have to get people to read the next book, but I'd love it to be because of the great story, not just because of a huge ick cliffhanger.It's bold but a little bit cruel.
Still, Stolen Midnights delivers high emotional stakes, morally complicated romance, a heroine who earns her edge, and just enough destiny-laced intrigue to keep you on edge. I came for the magic. I stayed for the tension.
And Wren? Bless her evolution. Love her transision from vanilla-heroine territory, clawing out and sharpening into a scrappy and strategic, force of nature. Watching her wrestle power back into her own hands was far more compelling than watching her simply reclaim what was taken.
I appreciated the book’s willingness to brush up against gender inequality without turning it into a lecture. The world-building subtly acknowledges who gets power, who gets dismissed, and who has to fight twice as hard to be seen. It adds stakes beyond the romance and magic, grounding the fantasy in something uncomfortably real.
The Fates thread woven through the story was another highlight. Destiny versus choice is a trope I can be picky about, but here it felt ominous rather than convenient.
I know you have to get people to read the next book, but I'd love it to be because of the great story, not just because of a huge ick cliffhanger.It's bold but a little bit cruel.
Still, Stolen Midnights delivers high emotional stakes, morally complicated romance, a heroine who earns her edge, and just enough destiny-laced intrigue to keep you on edge. I came for the magic. I stayed for the tension.
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