From a young age, Wren has consistently been told she has too many emotions and that she feels too much. Wren pours her heart and soul into becoming the best healer that she can, feeling that at least her magic makes her valuable. When an encounter with an enemy spy goes wrong, Wren is forced to flee and seek shelter with a nobleman. Attempting to redeem herself, Wren is faced with the challenge of healing Hal Cavendish, a very sick patient who also happens to be her country’s sworn enemy. As sinister forces conspire, it soon becomes clear that not all is as it seems. Inside the mysterious and spooky house, there are dark and vicious secrets to be uncovered.

I really enjoyed Down Comes the Night! It had a spooky and gothic feel to it, while also balancing political scheming and revealing twisted secrets. Wren is a very likable character, who thinks first with her heart and always means well. I enjoyed her interactions with Una and Hal, especially the slowburn enemies-to-lovers. I hope we get to see more of Una’s story! Saft has a serious gift for descriptive scenes. Sentences are perfectly constructed to create a powerful sensory experience. You can feel the care and attention that goes into her storytelling and creating vivid imagery. If this isn’t your first spooky novel, I think you may be able to guess some of the twists, but I still really enjoyed the execution. This story is the perfect spooky read to devour curled up under a blanket with a hot drink! I can’t wait to see what Allison Saft writes next! Thank you so much to Allison Saft, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.