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syd_s_r's review against another edition
5.0
I flew through this book. I loved the dynamic between monstrous human and humane monster. The interactions between Kate and August kept me reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Torture, Mass/school shootings, and Car accident
booksanna's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Mesmerizing books with intriguing setting and unique characters. This book has a very well-written world with such beautiful characters. I mean even the philosophical meaning of this book shows so much depth and detail that you become emerged in this world. The question who really is a monster(and what it means to be good) is well-incorporated in the plot. Also the use of figurative language to portray meaning and significance in the story is so captivating. There’s so many quotes that I liked in this book(half the books is literally highlighted lol). The characters are so unique and well-written with flaws, interests, and personality. The reason I liked this books so much were how detailed and human(sometimes in-human) the characters were. August’s desire/denial to be human, Kate’s desire to be her father’s daughter, but also be somewhere else and someone else, Flynn struggle with protecting his family, Ilsa being cracked but so human and yet monster, Leo’s control and coldness even towards his family, so many little details, Harker not being afraid to die to his daughter, his soul becoming a monster . All of those conflicts, characteristic, relationships, details, interests, and morals were just so real and deep. The ending was so good too. It was just the perfect kind of ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Medical content, Murder, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body horror, Bullying, Blood, and Car accident
briely's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Torture, Car accident, and Death of parent
takarakei's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Torture
alexiab's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
VE SCHWAB DOES NOT MISS !!!
this was such an intense, dark, and yet hopeful story. I absolutely love the juxtaposition of a human who wants to be a monster and a monster who wants to be human, and the natural progression of both of them learning to somehow meet in the middle was *chefs kiss*.
Schwab is an excellent example of an author who can write YA stories that actually fit the age group they're targeting their book towards. The incredible world building and feel of the characters that is so stand out in her adult writing is still very much present, but on a smaller, more bite size scale in her YA books.
This book was very much Vicious-But-For-Teenagers, with a bit more morally upstanding characters and feel good vibes, and I really loved it. August and Kate have my whole ass heart.
this was such an intense, dark, and yet hopeful story. I absolutely love the juxtaposition of a human who wants to be a monster and a monster who wants to be human, and the natural progression of both of them learning to somehow meet in the middle was *chefs kiss*.
Schwab is an excellent example of an author who can write YA stories that actually fit the age group they're targeting their book towards. The incredible world building and feel of the characters that is so stand out in her adult writing is still very much present, but on a smaller, more bite size scale in her YA books.
This book was very much Vicious-But-For-Teenagers, with a bit more morally upstanding characters and feel good vibes, and I really loved it. August and Kate have my whole ass heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Torture
hoarde_of_words's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Car accident
Moderate: Eating disorder, Gore, and Torture
Minor: Child death and Mass/school shootings
ajboyd_'s review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The author had no right to make August Flynn this adorable. It should be a crime.
The book in itself gets more interesting after the ‘Colton’ incident. I always did love a good family betrayal.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
theespressoedition's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It's been such a wild ride, reading Schwab's books over the past few years. I've stuck to no particular order, which has made each book a completely new experience - ranging from oh my gosh I'm obsessed (Addie LaRue and ADSOM) to wow, I really didn't care for that (The Near Witch). I feel like my overall thought when it comes to her writing is this: she's truly an artist and there's no one quite like her.
This Savage Song was no exception. Once again, I was blown away by the creativity and stunning style of writing. Monsters who use music to kill? An almost Romeo-and-Juliet kind of relationship (with actually very little romance, now that I think about it)? Dystopian cities and power-hungry leaders? There is so much going on in this book and not a moment to even consider becoming bored. Something is always happening!
From the beginning, you feel as though you may not like Kate. She's brash and reckless and has little care for others. You also feel as though you'll love August. He's quiet and caring and really just wants peace. However, as you continue reading, you begin to realize Kate's depth and August's faults. There's a lot more to these characters than what meets the eye! I think the turning point for me would be in the cabin. I won't say more than that because I would give away far too much, but I truly began to see the way the characters blended together and how much they had learned and grown during those chapters.
I mention that there's little romance. It fascinated me because I began the book thinking "okay, total Romeo and Juliet dystopian tale here" but despite the protagonists spending so much time together throughout the book, there was hardly anything romantic about their relationship. It was as though they were drawn to one another for a bigger purpose and yeah sure, you kinda wanna say "and now, KISS!" at a few different parts, but really, there's not something missing without the fluffy feelings. I'm typically someone who prefers a decent amount of romance in my books, but the plot was so good in this one that I never found myself desperately wishing for more passion.
Since it's part of a duology, I know my thoughts aren't completely finished. I still have to read Our Dark Duet to get a full grasp of the story. I look forward to picking it up soon and learning what happens next!
This Savage Song was no exception. Once again, I was blown away by the creativity and stunning style of writing. Monsters who use music to kill? An almost Romeo-and-Juliet kind of relationship (with actually very little romance, now that I think about it)? Dystopian cities and power-hungry leaders? There is so much going on in this book and not a moment to even consider becoming bored. Something is always happening!
From the beginning, you feel as though you may not like Kate. She's brash and reckless and has little care for others. You also feel as though you'll love August. He's quiet and caring and really just wants peace. However, as you continue reading, you begin to realize Kate's depth and August's faults. There's a lot more to these characters than what meets the eye! I think the turning point for me would be in the cabin. I won't say more than that because I would give away far too much, but I truly began to see the way the characters blended together and how much they had learned and grown during those chapters.
I mention that there's little romance. It fascinated me because I began the book thinking "okay, total Romeo and Juliet dystopian tale here" but despite the protagonists spending so much time together throughout the book, there was hardly anything romantic about their relationship. It was as though they were drawn to one another for a bigger purpose and yeah sure, you kinda wanna say "and now, KISS!" at a few different parts, but really, there's not something missing without the fluffy feelings. I'm typically someone who prefers a decent amount of romance in my books, but the plot was so good in this one that I never found myself desperately wishing for more passion.
Since it's part of a duology, I know my thoughts aren't completely finished. I still have to read Our Dark Duet to get a full grasp of the story. I look forward to picking it up soon and learning what happens next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
nina90's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Murder
kassidyreads's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Mass/school shootings and Car accident