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thebookstoreofwitches 's review for:
Songbird of the Sorrows
by Braidee Otto
First of all, I'd like to thank Braidee Otto for allowing me to read her book. I am truly honoured to have discover this literary gem.
We follow the story of Aella, who is both a princess and a spy. Just after her naming she iundertakes her first mission. What an adventure! I have to admit that I was carried away by the story, as if it were my own. I took on the role of the spy, trying to decipher and anticipate the movements of the characters. It was a thrilling and rewarding adventure.
It took me a while to get used to it at first, but as I read on, I was seduced by the style of writing. The ability to capture the essence of a character, even with things left unsaid, is impressive. What's more, Aella's development throughout the story is astounding!
I'd also like to highlight the usefulness of the lexicon, the annotations for the pronunciation of first names, surnames, objects and the definition of each creature. This greatly enriched my rapid understanding of the structure of the society described in these notes.
Braidee Otto's writing is among the most remarkable I have had the pleasure of reading. It transported me into the world of Empyrieos.
The characters are very well developed. We gradually discover the background of each of the main protagonists, which helps us to understand the reason for their actions. Obviously, since the story is told from Aella's point of view, our perception is limited to her understanding of events.
Beyond Aella, there are characters like Nyssia, Lark, Gal and Myna, who I think are exceptionally well portrayed. They're the ones who impressed me the most. And for the first time, the main male character didn't win me over. I don't trust him... Have I become paranoid over time? It's quite possible.
We follow the story of Aella, who is both a princess and a spy. Just after her naming she iundertakes her first mission. What an adventure! I have to admit that I was carried away by the story, as if it were my own. I took on the role of the spy, trying to decipher and anticipate the movements of the characters. It was a thrilling and rewarding adventure.
It took me a while to get used to it at first, but as I read on, I was seduced by the style of writing. The ability to capture the essence of a character, even with things left unsaid, is impressive. What's more, Aella's development throughout the story is astounding!
I'd also like to highlight the usefulness of the lexicon, the annotations for the pronunciation of first names, surnames, objects and the definition of each creature. This greatly enriched my rapid understanding of the structure of the society described in these notes.
Braidee Otto's writing is among the most remarkable I have had the pleasure of reading. It transported me into the world of Empyrieos.
The characters are very well developed. We gradually discover the background of each of the main protagonists, which helps us to understand the reason for their actions. Obviously, since the story is told from Aella's point of view, our perception is limited to her understanding of events.
Beyond Aella, there are characters like Nyssia, Lark, Gal and Myna, who I think are exceptionally well portrayed. They're the ones who impressed me the most. And for the first time, the main male character didn't win me over. I don't trust him... Have I become paranoid over time? It's quite possible.