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adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Song of Blood & Stone hooked me for the first 150 pages, lost me a bit in the middle, and managed to pull me right back in with an emotional, rollercoaster third act. The romance element of this fantasy romance was incredibly well done. The connection between Jack and Jasminda leapt off the page from their first meeting. Watching them learn to trust each other in the midst of a looming war kept me reading this book even as I got frustrated with the long second act. I really, really loved their romance.
The world of Song of Blood & Stone was absolutely fascinating. It's almost but not quite an alternate 1920s -- think telegrams and old-school roadsters. The magical border of the Mantle between Elsira and Lagrimar was both a fascinating piece of world-building and a great plot device. The prolonged conflict between the two warring nations was woven into the story in a way that felt completely natural. I kept hoping for a bit more world-building as there was a lot I wanted to know but I guess I'll just have to keep reading the Earthsinger Chronicles for that.
If you're looking for a fast-paced fantasy novel with a compelling romance, I'd definitely recommend Song of Blood & Stone.
The world of Song of Blood & Stone was absolutely fascinating. It's almost but not quite an alternate 1920s -- think telegrams and old-school roadsters. The magical border of the Mantle between Elsira and Lagrimar was both a fascinating piece of world-building and a great plot device. The prolonged conflict between the two warring nations was woven into the story in a way that felt completely natural. I kept hoping for a bit more world-building as there was a lot I wanted to know but I guess I'll just have to keep reading the Earthsinger Chronicles for that.
If you're looking for a fast-paced fantasy novel with a compelling romance, I'd definitely recommend Song of Blood & Stone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Racism, and Sexual assault
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