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A review by thecaffeinatedlibrary
The Anatomy of Songs by Megan White
challenging
dark
tense
4.0
Poetic, literary prose and a magic system that is utterly enchanting.
Kasira’s story is rooted is heartbreak, and that tone is set very early on in the novel. Her inner turmoil is prevalent from the very first page, with these “Songs” both trying to out-sing the other. Kasira is both compassionate, and blood-thirsty, she revels in both of her gifts. Enter Veridian, a suave and gangly prince with family trauma and a pretty sword. The most unlikely of lovers, these two will have you laughing and crying in the same sentence.
I personally would have like to have felt closer to the side characters, Ina and Lhy especially. I found that we were incredibly close to both Kasira and Veridian, but felt a disconnect from other characters which lessened the emotional impact in certain scenes for me personally.
White clearly is a gifted writer, with a talent for poetic, lyrical prose and unique stories and I look forward to any sequels or future novels!
Thank you New Dawn for my ARC, apologies again for the late review!
Kasira’s story is rooted is heartbreak, and that tone is set very early on in the novel. Her inner turmoil is prevalent from the very first page, with these “Songs” both trying to out-sing the other. Kasira is both compassionate, and blood-thirsty, she revels in both of her gifts. Enter Veridian, a suave and gangly prince with family trauma and a pretty sword. The most unlikely of lovers, these two will have you laughing and crying in the same sentence.
I personally would have like to have felt closer to the side characters, Ina and Lhy especially. I found that we were incredibly close to both Kasira and Veridian, but felt a disconnect from other characters which lessened the emotional impact in certain scenes for me personally.
White clearly is a gifted writer, with a talent for poetic, lyrical prose and unique stories and I look forward to any sequels or future novels!
Thank you New Dawn for my ARC, apologies again for the late review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual assault