I received this book on a read to review basis from NetGalley. Thank you to the author, Jay Kristoff, and the publisher, Harper Voyager, for the opportunity. 
 Nevernight begun with a depiction of a mirroring of events that was one of the cleverest pieces of narrative and the most beautiful pieces of writing I have ever experienced! From that point on, I knew this was going to be a thrilling ride! 
 This is the journey of Mia Covere and her cat-who-is-not-a-cat shadowy companion. At the age of ten she witnessed her father unjustly hung, her mother incarcerated into a mental asylum and an attempt on her own life only thwarted by her obscure feline accomplice. Since then her life has been devoted to training in the lethal arts that will allow her access into a mysterious school for assassins. There she will train to become a 'hand' and avenge her family's betrayal and all those who have wronged her. 
 Mia is such a strong female protagonist that it wasn't hard to empathize and align myself with her plight. She was often sullen, stubborn and tempestuous, but that only made her become more real and relatable. Her journey was full of action and emotion and I enjoyed watching her grow, learn and mature as the story progressed. 
 This book gave me absolutely everything I desire from a great fantastical read - paramount world building, relatable characters, action-packed plot, stimulating narrative and a well thought out magical system. This book delivered on every front and my only negative is that I have to wait so long until the next installment!