They Mostly Come Out at Night

This book has been on my radar for quite a while. I am so glad I finally picked it up!

This story follows Lonan, a young man who lives in a village that hates him. He was wrongly blamed for the death of some villagers years ago, his father being one of those that died. Lonan could leave, but it is not safe to be out at night and there are no villages close enough to risk it.
He stays in the village hoping that one day they will realize what really happened that night. He watches his lost love, he forages for plants for the healer, and then at night he barricades himself in the cellar because he wants to live to see another day. He dreams.

I really enjoyed this book. I saw a lot of mixed reviews, but I thought it was really good. I loved the story, and I also loved the folk tales in between chapters. I will definitely continue the series.