baileycowen 's review for:

The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon

3.5

challenging dark emotional 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: Complicated

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Emotional damage!!
“What did they do to you” trope has me kicking my feet! 
Last 100 pages make the whole book worth it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Torture

Moderate: Blood, War