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A review by sanne_ilumnica
Song of the Dark Wood by Sheila Masterson
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a great standalone. I feel like I really got immersed into the world where faith can create gods, decide fate and destiny seems pre-determined.
Woman have little rights and even less if you are a spirit singer. You are supposed to be an obedient little girl, stay a virgin and live in a monastery until you are old enough or the current servant of death doesn't make it the full 5 years of her service.
We follow one of the soon to be "red maidens" find her way in a world that is designed to be against her. And overcome her fears when she eventually meets the god of death.
Read as an ARC.
Woman have little rights and even less if you are a spirit singer. You are supposed to be an obedient little girl, stay a virgin and live in a monastery until you are old enough or the current servant of death doesn't make it the full 5 years of her service.
We follow one of the soon to be "red maidens" find her way in a world that is designed to be against her. And overcome her fears when she eventually meets the god of death.
Read as an ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, Violence, Gaslighting
Minor: Grief