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book_buddy_rob's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
A new contender for my favorite book of the year.
I loved this Phantom Of The Opera inspired fantasy story. I thought the magic system centered around music and memory was what made this book really interesting.
This book has everything: magic, compelling characters, adventure, learning magic abilities and I loved every moment of it.
Even the romance in here was really enjoyable, and I am not a huge fan of romance in books. The way the relationship develops between the two central characters is slow burn, and you never know where it is headed even if you think you do.
This book is the perfect blend of action and beautiful writing and I highly recommend it.
I loved this Phantom Of The Opera inspired fantasy story. I thought the magic system centered around music and memory was what made this book really interesting.
This book has everything: magic, compelling characters, adventure, learning magic abilities and I loved every moment of it.
Even the romance in here was really enjoyable, and I am not a huge fan of romance in books. The way the relationship develops between the two central characters is slow burn, and you never know where it is headed even if you think you do.
This book is the perfect blend of action and beautiful writing and I highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
caidyn's review
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.75
I received an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
As someone who loves The Phantom of the Opera, I knew I had to read this since it sounded so much like it. And I enjoyed the story. Not my favorite retelling, but it was very good and engaging. I like how the story stuck relatively close to the original text, all while making the story its own thing with the world and the reasons behind it. I'd definitely read this again and check out more from this author!
As someone who loves The Phantom of the Opera, I knew I had to read this since it sounded so much like it. And I enjoyed the story. Not my favorite retelling, but it was very good and engaging. I like how the story stuck relatively close to the original text, all while making the story its own thing with the world and the reasons behind it. I'd definitely read this again and check out more from this author!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, and Kidnapping
astralbooks'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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent
caseythereader's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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? No
3.0
📚 SING ME FORGOTTEN is a gender-swapped retelling of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with a magical world layered in.
📚 I absolutely tore through it despite never having seen or listened to PHANTOM - Isda and Emeric's stories are so compelling.
📚 I loved how music and memory were at play in this story, and how precious both those things were to the main characters, if for different reasons.
📚 Though the world was built out enough to serve the story, I would have loved to see more of the country (a fictionalized version of France) and how fendoirs and the elixir market worked in everyday life.
📚 I absolutely tore through it despite never having seen or listened to PHANTOM - Isda and Emeric's stories are so compelling.
📚 I loved how music and memory were at play in this story, and how precious both those things were to the main characters, if for different reasons.
📚 Though the world was built out enough to serve the story, I would have loved to see more of the country (a fictionalized version of France) and how fendoirs and the elixir market worked in everyday life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Self harm, Torture, Violence, and Vomit
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