But when cracks in her magic start to show, Emanuela begrudgingly allies herself with her enemies, including her frustratingly alluring archnemesis, Verene. Together, discover deeper truths about the mysterious blood magic Emanuela and Verene both wield. There is a higher, otherworldly authority outside the veils, and in order to save Occhia and the other realms, Emanuela may just have to rip another crown off someone's head.
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Rating: 3 Stars
My Review: Although this was conclusion to Beyond the Ruby Veil this was also a great novel all its own. It was dark and amazing and I couldn't put it down.
From School Library Journal
Gr 9 Up—After falling as far as she possibly could in the first book, Emanuela now rules over six cities, separated by the mysterious Ruby Veil. Her détente with Verene and the fake rebellion she foments in the city keep Emanuela in power and their enmity wavering. What her nemesis doesn't know is Emanuela can't control her magic; so when the Ruby Veil finally falls, it's all her fault. Forced on a quest with her enemies, Emanuela must navigate the city of the dead and try to put things right, only to come face-to-face with the best friend she failed. Fast-paced and just as violent as the first novel, Emanuela is is forced to face consequences of her quest for world domination. Each of the characters has a hard-won arc in this duology, as they grapple with self-worth, power, love, and memory. Fitzgerald's writing is sharp and multifaceted, but the greatest strength is the depth given to her characters: teenagers are allowed to be angry and ambitious, as well as impulsive. Some plot elements get handed to the characters, making the adventure the weakest link in the book. Its tackling of the limits of love, the depth of friendship, and the queer romance elements will satisfy most readers who have embarked on this wild ride. Verene has brown skin, and everyone else reads as white. VERDICT World dominating chaos lesbians are forced into a quest that naturally involves more murder. Gruesome and unforgivable, these characters appeal to a specific niche, but those readers will enjoy themselves.—Emmy Neal
Review
Praise for Into the Midnight Void:
"I'm so glad my favorite horrible murder girl is back and thriving! I have been anxiously awaiting this sequel, and I devoured it the minute I could because oh my god did it meet my expectations. There is so much to love here, the chaos continues to be impossible to look away from, and the sheer basically evil flirting is just.... astounding.”
—Librarian
“I was definitely in the mood for another exciting and compelling YA novel. The life Emanuela lives was so thrilling and adventurous that when I was reading, I felt like I was along for the ride. I am still in search of my next YA series obsession and after reading Beyond the Ruby Veil and now Into the Midnight Void, I can officially say I am hooked. It has been said many times in context, keep your friends close but your enemies closer and Emanuela does that to the nth degree. I was so complete with stimulation that I had to share this news with our teen book club and they can't wait to read it for a future meeting.”
—Lackawanna Public Library (Lackawanna, NY)
“Into the Midnight Void is the perfect, dark sequel and finale for this duology. Emanuela has gotten everything she wanted, and lost everything she needed, and here is where she is at her peak, humorous, terrible, and gay as hell for Verene, her enemy. I loved this book and it's twists and turns, the way it doesn't shy away from having unlikable characters and terrifying, doom filled prospects awaiting said characters. Other authors could learn a thing or two from Fitzgerald's daring story.”
—Bookmarks (Winston-Salem, NC)
“A scintillating, dark tale, INTO THE MIDNIGHT VOID is utterly compelling story all on its own and an exquisite end to a delicious series. Emanuela has the air and attitude of Lady Macbeth, but with the confidence and strength to do her own dirty work and take power for herself. She is a character you love to hate and hate to love but you do anyway. A story that drips with darkness and magic on every page and will keep you eagerly reading until the very end.”
—Towne Book Center & Café (Collegeville, PA)
“A great conclusion to this duology.”
—Librarian
―Multiple
"A novel filled with secrets, betrayals, and disasters.... Dark, spectacular, and tragic."―Kirkus
"I'm so glad my favorite horrible murder girl is back and thriving! I have been anxiously awaiting this sequel, and I devoured it the minute I could because oh my god did it meet my expectations. There is so much to love here, the chaos continues to be impossible to look away from, and the sheer basically evil flirting is just.... astounding.”
—Librarian
“I was definitely in the mood for another exciting and compelling YA novel. The life Emanuela lives was so thrilling and adventurous that when I was reading, I felt like I was along for the ride. I am still in search of my next YA series obsession and after reading Beyond the Ruby Veil and now Into the Midnight Void, I can officially say I am hooked. It has been said many times in context, keep your friends close but your enemies closer and Emanuela does that to the nth degree. I was so complete with stimulation that I had to share this news with our teen book club and they can't wait to read it for a future meeting.”
—Lackawanna Public Library (Lackawanna, NY)
“Into the Midnight Void is the perfect, dark sequel and finale for this duology. Emanuela has gotten everything she wanted, and lost everything she needed, and here is where she is at her peak, humorous, terrible, and gay as hell for Verene, her enemy. I loved this book and it's twists and turns, the way it doesn't shy away from having unlikable characters and terrifying, doom filled prospects awaiting said characters. Other authors could learn a thing or two from Fitzgerald's daring story.”
—Bookmarks (Winston-Salem, NC)
“A scintillating, dark tale, INTO THE MIDNIGHT VOID is utterly compelling story all on its own and an exquisite end to a delicious series. Emanuela has the air and attitude of Lady Macbeth, but with the confidence and strength to do her own dirty work and take power for herself. She is a character you love to hate and hate to love but you do anyway. A story that drips with darkness and magic on every page and will keep you eagerly reading until the very end.”
—Towne Book Center & Café (Collegeville, PA)
“A great conclusion to this duology.”
—Librarian
―Multiple
"A novel filled with secrets, betrayals, and disasters.... Dark, spectacular, and tragic."―Kirkus
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