The Shadow Hour, Melissa Grey
The Shadow Hour, Melissa Grey
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The Shadow Hour

Author: Melissa Grey

Narrator: Julia Whelan

Unabridged: 11 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/12/2016


Synopsis

The much-anticipated sequel to the book Danielle Page, author of Dorothy Must Die, says is "inventive, gorgeous, and epic--Grey dazzles."

   Everything in Echo's life changed in a blinding flash when she learned the startling truth: she is the firebird, the creature of light that is said to bring peace.
   The firebird has come into the world, but it has not come alone. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction, and Echo can feel a great and terrible darkness rising in the distance. Cosmic forces threaten to tear the world apart.
   Echo has already lost her home, her family, and her boyfriend. Now, as the firebird, her path is filled with even greater dangers than the ones she's already overcome.
   She knows the Dragon Prince will not fall without a fight.
   Echo must decide: can she wield the power of her true nature--or will it prove too strong for her, and burn what's left of her world to the ground?
   Welcome to the shadow hour.

Praise for the Girl at Midnight Series:
 
“A stunning debut. . . . Equal parts atmosphere and adventure, Melissa Grey’s The Girl at Midnight is positively divine.” —Victoria Schwab, author of A Darker Shade of Magic
 
“An action- and angst-packed installment reminiscent of Buffy and Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Catnip for fans of Cassandra Clare.” —BookPage.com

“A must-read.” —Paste magazine
 
“You are going to love Echo.” —Bustle.com
 
“Sparks fly. . . . Will please fans of Cassandra Clare and Game of Thrones watchers with its remarkable world building; richly developed characters; and themes of family, power, loyalty, and romance.” —Booklist, Starred

“A feisty heroine, fun supporting characters, a mission to save the world, and some seriously spicy romance.” —SLJ

“Fast-paced, action-packed, and full of laughs.” —Nerdist.com

“Enthralling and pure magic, Grey’s debut is delightful!” —Romantic Times

“A page-turner—I was hooked from start to finish.” —Latina Magazine

About The Author

Melissa Grey was born and raised in New York City. She wrote her first short story at the age of twelve and hasn't stopped writing since. After earning a degree in fine arts at Yale University, she embarked on an adventure of global proportions and discovered a secret talent for navigating subway systems in just about any language. She works as a freelance journalist in New York City. The Shadow Hour is her second novel, and the sequel to her first, The Girl at Midnight. To learn more about Melissa, visit melissa-grey.com, follow @meligrey on Twitter, and look for melissagrey_ on Instagram.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Cece

“Echo hadn’t just found the firebird.(view spoiler)[ She was the firebird. (hide spoiler)] Holy. Shit.” This is the second book where all the individual adventures and pieces of the first book FINALLY come together.... yay i guess The general plotline is fighting a shadowy darkness that is polar opposite of the firebird power,C......more

Goodreads review by Diamond

This book really surprised me! It was great. Usually this type of book is not my cup of tea. I would highly recommend this book to all.......more

Goodreads review by Alyssa

3.5 stars. Not as good as the first, and there is a cliffhanger, but solid. ***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog*** The Shadow Hour by Melissa Grey Book Two of The Girl at Midnight series Publisher: Delacorte Press Publication Date: July 12, 2016 Rating: 4 stars Source: ARC sent by the publisher Off......more

Goodreads review by Kiki

So in lieu of the upcoming menthol cigarette ban across the UK, coming to a much-beloved Tesco tobacco counter near you, my sister and I decided to start trying e-cigarettes. Neither of us have stopped smoking cigarettes, but are supplementing with real tobacco and fake tobacco, both to cut down on......more


Quotes

Praise for The Girl at Midnight, Book One in the series:

[STAR] “Sparks fly. . . . Will please fans of Cassandra Clare and Game of Thrones watchers with its remarkable world building; richly developed characters; and themes of family, power, loyalty, and romance. . . . [Book 2] cannot come soon enough!” —Booklist, Starred

[STAR] “[The] perfect blend of action and amour.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred

A feisty heroine, fun supporting characters, a mission to save the world, and some seriously spicy romance.” —SLJ

“Catnip for fans of Cassandra Clare.” —BookPage.com
 
Fast-paced, action-packed, and full of laughs.” —Nerdist.com

Enthralling and pure magic, Grey’s debut is delightful!” —Romantic Times

A page-turner—I was hooked from start to finish.” —Latina Magazine

“Sharp drama that leads to a conclusion begging for a sequel.” —The Bulletin

"A must-read."Paste magazine

"Inventive, gorgeous, and epic—Grey dazzles in her debut."— Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die

A stunning debut. Equal parts atmosphere and adventure, Melissa Grey’s The Girl at Midnight is positively divine.” —Victoria Schwab, author of A Darker Shade of Magic