A review by laurenleigh
The Songbird and the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The first book in this series really benefitted from a structured plot, and this installment had the same. Our characters here are on an Inferno-like journey into the underworld, and separating the story into the different levels kept the pace moving. There was a good amount of descriptive imagery of the underworld, but I always struggled to actually picture it, unfortunately. The character arc is rather predictable, but I don’t mind so much since I find Miche relatable. I’ll probably continue when the next book comes out; I’m hoping for more politics in this world!