The Midnight Girls
"Within a fiercely beautiful, cruel world, three young servants of three deadly witches change each other's lives forever. Alicia Jasinska's lush, darkly romantic The Midnight Girls is the subversive sapphic monster girl fantasy you've been waiting for."--Tor.com
In a snow-cloaked kingdom, two wicked rivals secretly compete for the pure heart of a prince, only to discover they might be falling for each other.
Karnawal season is a time for mischief and revelry. For the next few weeks, all will be wintry balls, glittery disguises, and nightly torch-lit sleigh-parties.
Unbeknownst to the merrymakers, two uninvited girls join the fun. Zosia and Marynka are drawn to each other the moment they meet, until they discover they're rivals, who both have their sights set on the prince's heart. If one consumes a pure heart, she'll gain immeasurable power. Marynka plans to bring the prince's back to her patron in order to prove herself. While Zosia is determined to take his heart and its power for her own.
Their ambition turns into a magical contest with both girls vying to keep the prince out of the other's grasp, even as their attraction to one another grows. But their attempts on his life draws the attention of the city that would die for him, and suddenly their escalating rivalry might cost them not just their love for each other, but both their lives.
Perfect for fans of:
- The Wicked Deep and A Curse So Dark and Lonely
- Killing Eve and Witcher
- Witchy tales
- Dark fantasy fiction
- LGBTQ books
- Enemies to lovers romance
Praise for The Midnight Girls:
"Jasinska mingles human fears and goals... drawing from Slavic fairy tales to craft an intriguing tale of bitter rivals exploring their bond." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED
"Bad girls steal hearts--literally--in this Sapphic sophomore novel...fans of Leigh Bardugo's Grisha trilogy and readers craving morally gray queer characters will happily make room on their shelves for this one." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Dark and delectable, you'll sink into this tale with utter delight. A magical, immersive and feminist fantasy--I wanted it to last forever. Keep your eyes on Alicia Jasinska." -- Amie Kaufman, New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author
"For readers who prefer slow-build romance or for fans of dark, fairy tale-i-nspired fantasy authors like Marie Rutkoski or Natasha Ngan." -- School Library Journal
"Two girls who discover that true power rests in alliances, whether witchy or romantic." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Jasinska delivers a sharp, satisfying crash of mutual pining wrapped in bloodstained teeth and ruthless competition...This is a glittering, compelling, richly rewarding read." -- Tor.com
"...a slow-burn romance with murderous heat that fans of BBC's Killing Eve will devour." -- Booklist
Author: Alicia Jasinska
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Published: 12/28/2021
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.60w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781728210018
Audience: Young Adult
Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2021
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 11/01/2021
School Library Journal 12/01/2021 pg. 95
Booklist 01/01/2022 pg. 71
About the Author
Jasinska, Alicia: - Alicia Jasinska works as a library technician and is an aerialist in her spare time. She hails from Sydney, Australia. She is the author of The Dark Tide and The Midnight Girls. Visit her online at aliciajasinska.com