The Midnight Lie
The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on March 3, 2020, is a young adult fantasy novel that explores themes of identity and self-discovery. Set in a world where societal norms are strictly enforced, the story follows Nirrim, who navigates a life filled with oppression and secrets. In a society where the pleasures of life are reserved for the High Kith, Nirrim’s existence is marked by harsh rules and the constant threat of punishment.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that delves into Nirrim’s journey as she encounters Sid, a mysterious traveler who introduces her to the possibility of magic and freedom. As Nirrim grapples with her desires and the risks involved in trusting Sid, the story unfolds against a backdrop of crime and societal constraints. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, offering a rich exploration of fantasy and romance within an LGBTQ context.
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Set in the world of the New York Times–bestselling Winner’s Trilogy, Marie Rutkoski’s The Midnight Lie is an epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us—and the lies we tell ourselves.
Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.
Nirrim keeps her head down, and a dangerous secret close to her chest.
But then she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away, who whispers rumors that the High Kith possess magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.
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