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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
I saw this book among the other Goodreads Choice Awards candidates.
I must say, I'm very, very impressed.
I went into this not knowing anything except that it's about birds, apparently. Reading this book was a beautiful experience. This does not feel like reading a fantasy; this felt like reading a fairytale. There's not much difference, I know. But the way the story was told, the way the story was written, I'm convinced this is best described as a fairytale.
I liked the way the story unfolds. Slowly and patiently, but at the same time, providing me with an amount of sweetness and conflict, you don't even know what you're getting yourself into.
The romance, people; It was perfection. I don't even know what else to say other than squeal. The interaction between the characters are a bonus.
By the end of the book, I realized The Bird and The Sword had all the things I liked in a book.
1) It is a fantasy but it's also a standalone. (which I love)
2) The romance was believable and heartfelt, you hurt for them. (no need for a love triangle, in fact)
3) Satisfactory ending. (meaning= perfection)
All in all, 5/5 stars.
A new favourite.
Might also be a new favourite author.
Reread update 27/8/2021
4.5 stars! It's 2021 and I am still very much in love with this book.
I'm the kind of reader who don't usually reread books, mostly for fear of not loving it the second time around. But now that I've started rereading books this year, I find the experience pretty fun. I noticed a lot more details and realized I remembered some things differently the second time I read this book.
I never realized that Lark was a bit insecure about herself at first. And that she had doubts about Tiras' feelings for her. It made me wonder whether I relate to her feelings when I read this book in 2016 because I didn't notice this detail as much and felt that it was somehow... normal? Now that I'm older, I'm like "Girl, he is obviously enamored by you!". Another thing that made me question myself is how I felt regarding the chemistry between Lark and Tiras. Their interaction was pretty cringey in the beginning (I don't know how I didn't notice this the first time around) but it evolved into something pretty damn romantic and beautiful. I was literally lifting an eyebrow witnessing some of their interactions earlier in the relationship, but it was all good and fun because I was smilling while doing it.
Nevertheless, the story was still engaging, the characters lovable and the writing was still beautiful and easy to get into.
I must say, I'm very, very impressed.
I went into this not knowing anything except that it's about birds, apparently. Reading this book was a beautiful experience. This does not feel like reading a fantasy; this felt like reading a fairytale. There's not much difference, I know. But the way the story was told, the way the story was written, I'm convinced this is best described as a fairytale.
I liked the way the story unfolds. Slowly and patiently, but at the same time, providing me with an amount of sweetness and conflict, you don't even know what you're getting yourself into.
The romance, people; It was perfection. I don't even know what else to say other than squeal. The interaction between the characters are a bonus.
By the end of the book, I realized The Bird and The Sword had all the things I liked in a book.
1) It is a fantasy but it's also a standalone. (which I love)
2) The romance was believable and heartfelt, you hurt for them. (no need for a love triangle, in fact)
3) Satisfactory ending. (meaning= perfection)
All in all, 5/5 stars.
A new favourite.
Might also be a new favourite author.
Reread update 27/8/2021
4.5 stars! It's 2021 and I am still very much in love with this book.
I'm the kind of reader who don't usually reread books, mostly for fear of not loving it the second time around. But now that I've started rereading books this year, I find the experience pretty fun. I noticed a lot more details and realized I remembered some things differently the second time I read this book.
I never realized that Lark was a bit insecure about herself at first. And that she had doubts about Tiras' feelings for her. It made me wonder whether I relate to her feelings when I read this book in 2016 because I didn't notice this detail as much and felt that it was somehow... normal? Now that I'm older, I'm like "Girl, he is obviously enamored by you!". Another thing that made me question myself is how I felt regarding the chemistry between Lark and Tiras. Their interaction was pretty cringey in the beginning (I don't know how I didn't notice this the first time around) but it evolved into something pretty damn romantic and beautiful. I was literally lifting an eyebrow witnessing some of their interactions earlier in the relationship, but it was all good and fun because I was smilling while doing it.
Nevertheless, the story was still engaging, the characters lovable and the writing was still beautiful and easy to get into.
Beautiful, imaginative and the writing is just perfect.
I love Amy, I’ve read her romances and I didn’t know what to expect with this one. I’m greatly surprised by how sweet and beautiful it is.
In a world where words are powerful (you know, just like ours), to which extent would a mother go to save her daughter from the danger of her own gift?
Read it, please, and fall in love.
I love Amy, I’ve read her romances and I didn’t know what to expect with this one. I’m greatly surprised by how sweet and beautiful it is.
In a world where words are powerful (you know, just like ours), to which extent would a mother go to save her daughter from the danger of her own gift?
Read it, please, and fall in love.
Firstly, can we just appreciate the fact that the narrator didn’t deepen her voice so god awfully to match a male character. I hate me narrators do that, it’s so terrible lol
Anyway, this was a really well done book!
Anyway, this was a really well done book!
“Swallow Daughter, put them in, those words that sit upon your lips. Lock them deep inside your soul, hide them ’til they’ve got time to grow.”
Well hot damn, Amy Harmon!
Honestly if you go through my shelf of books that I’ve read so far this year, they haven’t really been all that enjoyable. So trust me when I say that I barely had any expectations from The Bird and the Sword.
A world where magic is forbidden. But also a fantasy romance with a touch of fairy tale! Kings and princes and magic and words. This book really showed a wonderful power of words.
Honestly if you go through my shelf of books that I’ve read so far this year, they haven’t really been all that enjoyable. So trust me when I say that I barely had any expectations from The Bird and the Sword.
A world where magic is forbidden. But also a fantasy romance with a touch of fairy tale! Kings and princes and magic and words. This book really showed a wonderful power of words.
“Kjell is right. You are a dangerous little bird. But I think I will keep you.”
Honestly the romance made me squeal with delight. But that’s what happens when Amy Harmon writes so damn effing well.
Interested in magic and fairy tales and love and kingdoms? Pick this book up.
Interested in magic and fairy tales and love and kingdoms? Pick this book up.
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
I liked this book but I think the firs half was more interesting and captivating than the second half.
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
How fun. Beautifully written. I love the little poems of magic. The story draws you in. The m/c girl who doesn't speak for fear of using her magic, the boy king who disappears for days at a time with a secret of his own. The world with different types of magic, all which have been banned. To use them and reveal yourself as a witch is to sentence yourself to death. None of the "romance" parts really got me or made me feel anything. But the story was certainly fantastic.