Will lives with his father in a future domed Canberra where citizens are safe from extreme weather events, dangerous solar radiation and civil unrest. He has recurring dreams with cryptic clues that lead him into a shadowy alternate dimension, where he must grapple with dark forces that operate in both worlds, with the help of his best friend Ender, her brilliant but difficult twin sister Magda, and a mysterious gift from his uncle.

This book sneaked up on me, and smacked me in the face! I hadn’t read (nor watched) an epic story like this for a long time. Don’t let the middle grade/YA label deter you from picking it up, it’s definitely one for all ages! It had the vibe of Total Recall and Inception, and I was in love.

I loved that Will lived a ‘normal’ teenager life, with his coming-of-age challenges in finding his identity and place in the world, especially a dystopian one where survival was more prominent. I appreciated the grief element that gave WIll another layer of depth. I loved his not-perfect relationships with his parents, and that both of them were distinctive characters on their own - I’d love to read more about Will’s parents in future books!

Another highlight for me was Ender - whose name might have been a nod to the all-time classic sci-fi Ender’s Game (did I guess right, Isobelle?). She was a great character - smart, assertive, kind. Her relationship with her twin sister Magda was super interesting to follow, as they had a great bond despite of having two completely different personalities.

This was a very exciting opening to a new series (and new world for us, readers). I was fully immersed in the story, and I could visualised the scenes clearly in my head while reading. Oh, this would make a beautiful screen adaptation for sure! I’m so ready for book two.

Thank you NetGalley and Bolinda Audio for the ARC of this audiobook for my honest review

Really unique plot, I was thoroughly entertained with this story. It was a lot happening for me at times like so many new things but it was well written, beautiful and I really enjoyed the characters and the mystery. I’d recommend this if you like a really imaginative book.

I'll be publishing my review on Goodreads and StoryGraph 14th December and on Tik tok most likely will add to a monthly wrap up post with review the beginning of January

Thanks to Belinda Audio and Netgalley for a free ALC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very unique tale and an exciting story however it seems far longer than it is because of the convolution and overly complex nature of some of the subplots.

The inclusion of neurodivergence is done well and feels natural to the world, however there seems to be a lack of cohesion in the world that has been created (tech advancement seems far ahead yet lacking in other departments).

Will’s uncle Adam dies in very unusual circumstances. Will has dreams that repeat and set him to follow clues left by his uncle. This will be a dangerous quest. He thought he was safe in Canberra, a domed city but dark forces are at play. When his best friend is taken he must try to find her and save her.

Very well written and narrated (I listened to the audiobook). Great characters in this well paced, action packed and intriguing novel. Dreams hold cryptic clues but can dreams be experienced with others and are you safe in them? Very good, enjoy.

Comes the Night is set in a futuristic Canberra, Australia where people live under domes to help them survive from the ruined environment. Not everyone agrees with the way Domes have been erected and on the Northern Hemisphere they don’t live in domes. This of course leads to disagreements and tensions between the two ways of life.

Within the Dome we meet Will who’s uncle has recently died in his sleep and who’s best friends twin has been taken away to work on a government project without much details being available to the family.
Will’s uncle has left a few clues for him to send him on a bit of a treasure hunt, just like he always did when he was alive. Testing Wills skills and abilities. But where will these clues lead him, this time? Were the previous hunts a lead up to one final set of clues?
With his kite, his best friend and his dreams, Will sets out to figure out what his uncle was trying to tell him before he died.

This story is very atmospheric, and the world is vividly described throughout the story.
the book deals with loss, grief, growing up, and figuring out who you are.

A unique, energetic fantasy thriller, set in a tech filled futuristic world. I thoroughly enjoyed it,

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this.

Perfect audiobook for all teenagers and up. Futuristic urban thriller set in Australia after the effects of climate change. Nicely paced, interesting characters, great plot. I was quickly sucked into Will’s life and the puzzles thrown in his way. A teenager with the normal teenage issues, but he is also dealing with the loss of his uncle. Maybe his recurring nightmares might suggest things aren’t quite right. Thank you to Bolinda Audio and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

Comes the Night by Isobelle Carmody is a gripping fantasy novel that weaves together themes of love, loss, and the struggle against darkness. The authors writing is rich and atmospheric, making it an engaging read for fans of the genre. If you enjoy stories with deep emotional resonance and captivating world-building, this book is definitely worth checking out.