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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
A Song of Legends Lost by M.H. Ayinde is a stunningly crafted epic that blends lyrical prose with rich world building, and unforgettable characters -into a tale that feels both timeless and currently relevant. From the very first page, Ayinde commands the reader’s attention with a voice that is at once poetic and powerful, weaving a story that honors tradition ( ancestors especially ) whilst also breaking new ground in fantasy literature.
Set in a world inspired by African myth and hystory, this book pulses with heart, culture, and magic. The story builds upon itself with the cadence of an ancient song - deeply resonant, alive almost and emotionally complex. Ayinde's characters are very human, which means flawed but also brave, and the journey they undertake is one of self-discovery, resistance, and reclaiming stories long forgotten.
What sets this book apart is its heart. Ayinde doesn’t just build a new world, but gives life to something .. something that has been overlooked, but is so vibrant, one may wonder how we " lost the legends" of our song. Every nuance and detail, from the politics to the magic, feels alive and poignant. The prose is lush and evocative, often stopping you mid-sentence just to savor a turn of phrase or a piercing insight ( or have you craving plantain at 3 AM..).
A Song of Legends Lost is a remarkable debut and a gift to the genre ( and an ode to our ancestors alike), a book that feels destined to become a classic. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
THANK YOU TO M. H. AYINDE for giving me NoCat to adore! Also, thank you for giving us so many characters to explore and "see". I cannot wait to see where the beat of the drums take us from here. Thank you also to the Team at Saga Press and Netgalley. This epic start to Invoker Trilogy is and will be a true classic!
Set in a world inspired by African myth and hystory, this book pulses with heart, culture, and magic. The story builds upon itself with the cadence of an ancient song - deeply resonant, alive almost and emotionally complex. Ayinde's characters are very human, which means flawed but also brave, and the journey they undertake is one of self-discovery, resistance, and reclaiming stories long forgotten.
What sets this book apart is its heart. Ayinde doesn’t just build a new world, but gives life to something .. something that has been overlooked, but is so vibrant, one may wonder how we " lost the legends" of our song. Every nuance and detail, from the politics to the magic, feels alive and poignant. The prose is lush and evocative, often stopping you mid-sentence just to savor a turn of phrase or a piercing insight ( or have you craving plantain at 3 AM..).
A Song of Legends Lost is a remarkable debut and a gift to the genre ( and an ode to our ancestors alike), a book that feels destined to become a classic. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
THANK YOU TO M. H. AYINDE for giving me NoCat to adore! Also, thank you for giving us so many characters to explore and "see". I cannot wait to see where the beat of the drums take us from here. Thank you also to the Team at Saga Press and Netgalley. This epic start to Invoker Trilogy is and will be a true classic!
A Song of Legends Lost by M.H. Ayinde is a stunningly crafted epic that blends lyrical prose with rich world building, and unforgettable characters - into a tale that feels both timeless and relevant. From the very first page, Ayinde commands the reader’s attention with a voice that is at once poetic and powerful, weaving a story that honors tradition ( ancestors especially ) whilst also breaking new ground in fantasy literature.
Set in a world inspired by African myth and history, this book pulses with heart, culture, and magic. The story builds upon itself with the cadence of an ancient song - deeply resonant, alive almost and emotionally complex. Ayinde's characters are very human, which means flawed but also brave, and the journey they undertake is one of self-discovery, resistance, and reclaiming stories long forgotten.
What sets this book apart is its heart. Ayinde doesn’t just build a new world, but gives life to something .. something that has been overlooked, but is so vibrant, one may wonder how we " lost the legends" of our song. Every nuance and detail, from the politics to the magic, feels alive and poignant. The prose is lush and evocative, often stopping you mid-sentence just to savor a turn of phrase or a piercing insight ( or have you craving plantain at 3 AM..).
A Song of Legends Lost is a remarkable debut and a gift to the genre ( and an ode to our ancestors alike), a book that feels destined to become a classic.
THANK YOU TO M. H. AYINDE for giving me NoCat to adore! Also, thank you for giving us several characters to explore and "see". I cannot wait to see where the beat of the drums take us from here. Thank you also to the Team at Saga Press and Netgalley. This epic start to Invoker Trilogy is and will be a true classic!
Set in a world inspired by African myth and history, this book pulses with heart, culture, and magic. The story builds upon itself with the cadence of an ancient song - deeply resonant, alive almost and emotionally complex. Ayinde's characters are very human, which means flawed but also brave, and the journey they undertake is one of self-discovery, resistance, and reclaiming stories long forgotten.
What sets this book apart is its heart. Ayinde doesn’t just build a new world, but gives life to something .. something that has been overlooked, but is so vibrant, one may wonder how we " lost the legends" of our song. Every nuance and detail, from the politics to the magic, feels alive and poignant. The prose is lush and evocative, often stopping you mid-sentence just to savor a turn of phrase or a piercing insight ( or have you craving plantain at 3 AM..).
A Song of Legends Lost is a remarkable debut and a gift to the genre ( and an ode to our ancestors alike), a book that feels destined to become a classic.
THANK YOU TO M. H. AYINDE for giving me NoCat to adore! Also, thank you for giving us several characters to explore and "see". I cannot wait to see where the beat of the drums take us from here. Thank you also to the Team at Saga Press and Netgalley. This epic start to Invoker Trilogy is and will be a true classic!
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Mira que me emocionaba mucho la idea de fantasía épica afrocéntrica. Entiendo lo atractivo que puede ser tener varios puntos de vista tanto para la trama como para la ambientación, pero lxs personajes no terminaban de consolidarse cuando ya se estaban sumando dos perspectivas más. Tal vez, con más paciencia y cuando esté ya concluida la serie, me de el chance de volver.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So many characters and several points of view. I've listened to many complicated books in my day, but I kept getting lost in this one. I even started it three times!
When I checked the ebook galley, I saw it included a map and a very long cast of characters list. I printed those out, and started the audio over again. It didn't help. I was often confused, not always sure what was going on, and unclear about the characters' connections. I might revisit this one in the future.
Narrator Jerry Myre Ob did a fine job; the audio production was not the problem.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster and S&S Audio for the review copies.
When I checked the ebook galley, I saw it included a map and a very long cast of characters list. I printed those out, and started the audio over again. It didn't help. I was often confused, not always sure what was going on, and unclear about the characters' connections. I might revisit this one in the future.
Narrator Jerry Myre Ob did a fine job; the audio production was not the problem.
Thanks to Simon & Schuster and S&S Audio for the review copies.