Nevernight Chronicle
Trilogy of fantasy books by Jay Kristoff
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The Nevernight Chronicle is a trilogy of adult fantasy novels by Australian novelist Jay Kristoff.
| Author | Jay Kristoff |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Dark fantasy |
| Publisher | Thomas Dunne Books |
| Published | August 9, 2016 – September 3, 2019 |
| No. of books | 3 |
Plot
The book centers on Mia Corvere, an assassin with the ability to manipulate darkness who plots revenge against her family's killers.
Series
- Nevernight (2016)
- Godsgrave (2017)
- Darkdawn (2019)
Reception
The series was well received by critics, with praise for its pacing,[1] dark humor,[2] worldbuilding,[3] and conclusion.[4] It was noted for its dark themes, and mature subject matter dealing with violence and sexuality.[5][6][7] Each installment in the series received the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel the year of its release.[8][9][10]
The character of Mia Corvere was also praised as a three-dimensional female protagonist. In an article for the journal Gender Forum, Marthe-Siobhán Hecke argued that Corvere's nuanced characterization subverted expectations of both female protagonists and of revenge narratives.[11]
The series' conclusion, Darkdawn, was published in 2019 and appeared on several year's end lists' of the best fantasy books and series conclusions.[12][13][14][15] It debuted on the Sunday Times bestseller list, the first of Kristoff's solo works to do so.
Adaptations
In 2019, Piera Forde produced a web series adaptation of Nevernight on YouTube.[16]