Reviewed by Sarah Tegerdine
Nightbirds is a rich brand-new
magical fantasy for young adults to immerse themselves into. Filled with
opulence and beautifully woven intricacies, book one of a series, introduces us
to a dazzling 1920’s inspired world. Think, The Great Gatsby infused
with enchantment and witchery. A world of secret gangs, and illicit masquerade
balls where the prohibition is on magic.
A group of girls known as the Nightbirds, are
the custodians of a rare form of intrinsic magic passed down by family blood
lines. They bestow their gifts with a simple kiss, but for a price.
However, the trick is to find them: the
Nightbirds are Simta’s best kept secret. Their identities shielded behind masks
and guarded for their protection by the great houses of superlative wealth and
influence.
There are three main protagonists,
Matilde, Sayer and Æsa. All are from completely diverse backgrounds with
equally contrasting points of view but when a political conspiracy threatens to
unmask them, it compromises their safety, so they come together take flight,
and flee the city.
At first they appear ill-matched
companions but as the story deepens they learn that much has been deliberately concealed
from them including what they are truly capable of. It triggers them into
questioning if the nightbird system is just an elaborate gilded cage.
Nightbirds is as enchanting
as it is dangerous and gritty, a true feel of, if you peel back the layers,
what bubbles beneath. It is a story about sisterhood, feminism and breaking
down patriarchal systems.
If you are looking for your next witchy
read, Nightbirds is it and is out now: the sequel will be Fyrebirds.
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