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flipoftheflap's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked Lan, her character is nicely juxtaposed with Zen and the reveal of her back story was intriguing. The theme of how using incredible acts of violence against colonial oppressors slowly strips their humanity away is an interesting moral dilemma given that revolution will always be violent, but what is too far.
greenwitch_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
raindrops333's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? No
3.75
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Colonisation, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Murder, Racial slurs, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual violence, War, and Kidnapping
booksbydann's review against another edition
5.0
4.5⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc!
In a conquered land, the only way to win was to survive.
Song of silver, flame like night was an intricate, clever and gorgeous story, it blew me away. I'm completely delighted with this book.
There's a lot I want to talk about but I can't find the right words to describe it because this book is amazing.
I know the author used several books as references to describe SONG but if it's up to me to describe it, I would say that Song of silver, flame like night is The poppy war but make it YA. That's it.
I love The poppy war, it's one of my favorite series of all time so I'm pretty sure that those who love TPW and love YA fantasy are going to love this book.
There is Chinese history beautifully woven into the description of the world, there is a lot of discussion about the use of power, about imperialism and the consequences of it. And a beautiful romance. Seriously, Lan and Zen have my heart. The grumpy x sunshine dynamic had me LIVING, pls I need these two to be happy in the second book, I'm on my knees begging for a HEA even though I know the odds of that happening are very small.
This is my first time reading one of Amelie's books but after SONG I need more. Her vivid writing style with the peace and tone of the book made it possible to tell a magnificent story, a story that definitely leaves you craving more once you finish it.
I've no idea how I'm going to survive without the sequel
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc!
In a conquered land, the only way to win was to survive.
Song of silver, flame like night was an intricate, clever and gorgeous story, it blew me away. I'm completely delighted with this book.
There's a lot I want to talk about but I can't find the right words to describe it because this book is amazing.
I know the author used several books as references to describe SONG but if it's up to me to describe it, I would say that Song of silver, flame like night is The poppy war but make it YA. That's it.
I love The poppy war, it's one of my favorite series of all time so I'm pretty sure that those who love TPW and love YA fantasy are going to love this book.
There is Chinese history beautifully woven into the description of the world, there is a lot of discussion about the use of power, about imperialism and the consequences of it. And a beautiful romance. Seriously, Lan and Zen have my heart. The grumpy x sunshine dynamic had me LIVING, pls I need these two to be happy in the second book, I'm on my knees begging for a HEA even though I know the odds of that happening are very small.
This is my first time reading one of Amelie's books but after SONG I need more. Her vivid writing style with the peace and tone of the book made it possible to tell a magnificent story, a story that definitely leaves you craving more once you finish it.
I've no idea how I'm going to survive without the sequel
ariablack03's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
meigothic's review against another edition
5.0
Overall, I really enjoyed Song of Silver, Flames Like Night! I had some minor annoyances with the plot which distracted me enough to make it not be on my gold shelf, but the really strong points of this book made it unputdownable and super enjoyable!
brizriina's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75