The Night Tiger

I'm glad I gave this one a chance.

The pacing in this one is excellent, as are the dives into the characters. I found myself invested from the get-go, and the different threads interconnecting them were fascinating. The explanations of the culture were better integrated into the narrative, as opposed to resembling historical subtext dumps, and the plot wove itself into a wonderful tapestry. I was a little uncertain about the romance choice, without stating outright spoilers, and despite the methodology of making it make sense, and having its solid origins, I didn't quite come around to it. In my opinion, it would have been fine without a romance at all. That would be my only complaint, I think.

The mystery and intrigue of the “in-between” had me biting my nails; every character had a purpose, and the change-up between perspectives ( first-person and third are both utilised ) had me gripped. I would read this one again, despite knowing how the story ends. Truly good.