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helpme71's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
taylorfennerwrites's review against another edition
5.0
After a childhood case of the mumps took her hearing Juliet Emerline has spent her life in silent isolation at her mother's side helping with her millinery business. But now her mother is gone leaving her alone in the world, save for her uncle Owen and her trusted maid Enya.
On the day of her mother's funeral Juliet spies an anguished man banging his head against a gated grave. Flustered, she falls and the man, interrupted in his solace, helps her to her feet. After he leaves, Juliet takes a closer look at the grave and finds an unusual silver-petaled flower blooming in front of the grave. Stealthily she digs it up and hides it in her clothing.
Upon returning to her uncle's carriage, Juliet learns the man that came to her aid is none other than Lord Thornton, the viscount that's been trying to buy her family home for months.
When she returns home Juliet discovers the plant holds the spirit of an attractive young man, Hawk - a man that has no memory of his life or how he died. How is the handsome ghost connected to Lord Thornton? Juliet vows to uncover the truth and help Hawk remember his life.
As Juliet is drawn into the mystery of Hawk's past and thrust into a future she doesn't want with the young, attractive viscount she finds herself falling for both men. But which man can really hold her heart? Could Juliet ever really have a future with a ghost? Or could she allow herself to imagine a future with the last person she ever dreamed she would fall in love with?
Soon it becomes all too clear that there were sinister circumstances surrounding Hawk's death. Is it possible that Juliet has been spending her time with a violent, rogueish murderer?
The Architect of Song is a beautiful, gothic romance full of mystery, secrets, misconceptions, and hope. Of all of A.G. Howard's books, I think The Architect of Song might be my favorite. It reminds me of both RoseBlood and Splintered in certain ways and in the story-weaving that is unique to the author.
I found Juliet to be likable and her instant chemistry with Hawk was steamy. It was interesting watching both Hawk and Chaine's characters, in particular, evolve and change throughout the book. In the beginning, I definitely felt devotion for one and skepticism for the other but then it switched up and suddenly I was apprehensive for the first and totally head over heels for the other. Without giving anything away I can say, just when you think you have everything figured out the plot twists, throwing you for a surprised loop.
I loved the setting and storyline of The Architect of Song and unraveling the mystery of Hawk and Chaine kept me hooked. Overall, The Architect of Song is a great read that reminded me personally of gothic romances from Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey era and a splash of the movie Crimson Peak (without the blood, gore, and horror). I would definitely read this book again and recommend it to everyone that enjoys a gothic, romantic, historical mystery. I can't wait to read the next book!
On the day of her mother's funeral Juliet spies an anguished man banging his head against a gated grave. Flustered, she falls and the man, interrupted in his solace, helps her to her feet. After he leaves, Juliet takes a closer look at the grave and finds an unusual silver-petaled flower blooming in front of the grave. Stealthily she digs it up and hides it in her clothing.
Upon returning to her uncle's carriage, Juliet learns the man that came to her aid is none other than Lord Thornton, the viscount that's been trying to buy her family home for months.
When she returns home Juliet discovers the plant holds the spirit of an attractive young man, Hawk - a man that has no memory of his life or how he died. How is the handsome ghost connected to Lord Thornton? Juliet vows to uncover the truth and help Hawk remember his life.
As Juliet is drawn into the mystery of Hawk's past and thrust into a future she doesn't want with the young, attractive viscount she finds herself falling for both men. But which man can really hold her heart? Could Juliet ever really have a future with a ghost? Or could she allow herself to imagine a future with the last person she ever dreamed she would fall in love with?
Soon it becomes all too clear that there were sinister circumstances surrounding Hawk's death. Is it possible that Juliet has been spending her time with a violent, rogueish murderer?
The Architect of Song is a beautiful, gothic romance full of mystery, secrets, misconceptions, and hope. Of all of A.G. Howard's books, I think The Architect of Song might be my favorite. It reminds me of both RoseBlood and Splintered in certain ways and in the story-weaving that is unique to the author.
I found Juliet to be likable and her instant chemistry with Hawk was steamy. It was interesting watching both Hawk and Chaine's characters, in particular, evolve and change throughout the book. In the beginning, I definitely felt devotion for one and skepticism for the other but then it switched up and suddenly I was apprehensive for the first and totally head over heels for the other. Without giving anything away I can say, just when you think you have everything figured out the plot twists, throwing you for a surprised loop.
I loved the setting and storyline of The Architect of Song and unraveling the mystery of Hawk and Chaine kept me hooked. Overall, The Architect of Song is a great read that reminded me personally of gothic romances from Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey era and a splash of the movie Crimson Peak (without the blood, gore, and horror). I would definitely read this book again and recommend it to everyone that enjoys a gothic, romantic, historical mystery. I can't wait to read the next book!
claudia_marcela's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kadyofbooks's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
bookish_eclecticism's review against another edition
3.0
This has some issues. The historical factor feels a little generic, and, while I love the inclusion of Roma/Romani/etc. culture, I really wish authors would stop using the word "g*psy." It is a racial slur, not an acceptable synonym for Roma/Romani/etc. It annoys me that a lot of people still don't get it. *sigh*
Anyway, I was set to give this 2 ⭐'s and be done with it. I even considered giving less and not continuing the series (because of the issues and the fact that historical isn't my favorite thing), but the twists and turns, along with my enjoying the romance/romantic interest raised it to 3 ⭐'s.
Anyway, I was set to give this 2 ⭐'s and be done with it. I even considered giving less and not continuing the series (because of the issues and the fact that historical isn't my favorite thing), but the twists and turns, along with my enjoying the romance/romantic interest raised it to 3 ⭐'s.
carla2332's review against another edition
5.0
Un libro increíble, con una trama muy bien elaborada que desde un principio te cautiva. A pesar de haber tenido algunos giros en la trama que son predecible ha tenido unos cuando que me han sorprendido. Es una historia que muestra un amor muy profundo y desgarrador que te enternece a la vez que te parte un poquito el alma.
booksavvyreviews's review against another edition
4.0
A.G. Howard won me over with the Splintered series and I swore that anything she wrote I would read thereafter. Here I am!
Juliet Emerline became deaf as a young girl due to a bout with an illness. When she was a little girl there was an incident that none liked to talk of, but she had fallen into a mine and a boy covered in mud tended to her, saved her and that was something she had blotted out from her memory. Years later she finds out that Lord Thornton, an unsavory Viscount has designs on her estate and since her mother and father are no longer alive and she is in the care of her Uncle, she has no option but to entertain the prospect of marrying him – or become a spinster. Except one day while visiting her mother’s graveside she steals a flower from a nearby grave and discovers that when the petals touch her flesh she sees a ghost.
While Juliet is exploring the option of marriage which is something she is strictly against, she forms a close bond with “Hawk” her ghost and together they begin to unfold the mystery behind his death, who he is and who and what Lord Thornton is all about. Little by little the mystery is pieced together about both “Hawk” and Lord “Nicholas” Thornton and just when you think you know the outcome it changes.
That’s the premise of the story and it’s so intriguing. Howard has such a wonderfully morbid outlook when it comes to writing and I adore it.
There were some downsides for me, there isn’t much world building in this book which was a let down for me because Howard can build worlds like no other. This was a dip into culture though and we felt the world through that.This is basically a story that focuses on character building, we get dregs from society and what is proper, what isn’t and how the Romani culture is viewed and that is how we get our world aspects.
Alongside that is the fact there is a love triangle – insert my eye roll here – but there was one thing I learned when I read the Splintered series and that was Howard knows how to remedy that expertly. The outcome in that department pleased me.
There is also the fact that because not much world is presented to us it’s a lot of chatter between Hawk and Juliet in a room. Add some sleuthing and really there isn’t much that is going on. Some parts were inconsequential to the actual plot and felt like filler to me.
I think overall this book was worth a 3.5. The love aspect of the story was a little off for me and though there were some twists and turns it didn’t make me thrash. There were a few spots where I skimmed because it wasn’t that important to what was actually happening. But the overall story was so oddly and tragically beautiful, though.
Fans of A.G. Howard won’t be disappointed, that is for sure.
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Juliet Emerline became deaf as a young girl due to a bout with an illness. When she was a little girl there was an incident that none liked to talk of, but she had fallen into a mine and a boy covered in mud tended to her, saved her and that was something she had blotted out from her memory. Years later she finds out that Lord Thornton, an unsavory Viscount has designs on her estate and since her mother and father are no longer alive and she is in the care of her Uncle, she has no option but to entertain the prospect of marrying him – or become a spinster. Except one day while visiting her mother’s graveside she steals a flower from a nearby grave and discovers that when the petals touch her flesh she sees a ghost.
While Juliet is exploring the option of marriage which is something she is strictly against, she forms a close bond with “Hawk” her ghost and together they begin to unfold the mystery behind his death, who he is and who and what Lord Thornton is all about. Little by little the mystery is pieced together about both “Hawk” and Lord “Nicholas” Thornton and just when you think you know the outcome it changes.
That’s the premise of the story and it’s so intriguing. Howard has such a wonderfully morbid outlook when it comes to writing and I adore it.
There were some downsides for me, there isn’t much world building in this book which was a let down for me because Howard can build worlds like no other. This was a dip into culture though and we felt the world through that.This is basically a story that focuses on character building, we get dregs from society and what is proper, what isn’t and how the Romani culture is viewed and that is how we get our world aspects.
Alongside that is the fact there is a love triangle – insert my eye roll here – but there was one thing I learned when I read the Splintered series and that was Howard knows how to remedy that expertly. The outcome in that department pleased me.
There is also the fact that because not much world is presented to us it’s a lot of chatter between Hawk and Juliet in a room. Add some sleuthing and really there isn’t much that is going on. Some parts were inconsequential to the actual plot and felt like filler to me.
I think overall this book was worth a 3.5. The love aspect of the story was a little off for me and though there were some twists and turns it didn’t make me thrash. There were a few spots where I skimmed because it wasn’t that important to what was actually happening. But the overall story was so oddly and tragically beautiful, though.
Fans of A.G. Howard won’t be disappointed, that is for sure.
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blackcat79's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0