I loved the ending of this novel when Lark realizes that she can't be a hero alone, that was lovely. Sophie and Prince Jasper are awesome supporting characters, they are both smart, quirky, and loyal friends. I love middle grade fantasy novels, they are quick reads and keep you interested from beginning to end. ( )

What an amazing adventure! Nightingale thrills readers with a story of magic, mystery, and a hair-raising battle against a supernatural villain.

There are many things I love about this book. The story is told from the perspective of Lark, and you feel completely in her shoes and immersed in her world. At first she is distrustful and just trying to survive, but the momentous changes in her life lead her to become someone very different, and it’s wonderful to experience her transformation.

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The story is fast-paced and keeps you wanting to know what’s going to happen next. The theme of fighting injustice, no matter who you are or where you’re from, is particularly powerful. The background world of Gallant feels real – even the magical “aetherium” which is dug up in the mines and has so many strange uses seems like an actual substance. Reading the book, you almost feel as though you are walking down the kingdom’s streets – or rather, with the help of Sword, flying over them! ( )