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Sofi and the Bone Song by Adrienne Tooley
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
"The first day was for listening, the second for wanting, the third for praying, the fourth for feeling, and the fifth for repenting.
But sixth days were special. Sixth days were for music."
Sofi is a 16 year old girl whose only dream is to become a Musik, like her father, Frederick Ollenholt. The only five people allowed to perform with an instrument in public were Musiks. Sofi's father played a bone lute, and Sofi is eager to earn it. She is forced to quickly learn more about herself and her father as things don't go quite as planned at the auditions.
I thought the magic system was portrayed uniquely. Magic is open for public to use, as long as civilians are able to aquire "Papers." The Papers have individual spells attached by witches, who have disappeared for many years, and once used the papers word would tattoo itself on to the user so everyone were to know of the spell. Musiks were expressly forbidden from using magic. Thus, Sofi loathed those who had used it.
The story is medium paced in the beginning through middle chapters. However, this changed, and the plot felt very rushed towards the end. The rushed resolution was a major reason this book didn't receive 5 stars, along with repetitious wording.
I would have asked for more relationship building with certain family members, and the resolution expanded on in the end, but overall, I really enjoyed this book. It's generally different than most other plots and easy to read. I will recommend listening to the Audiobook because the narrator does a devine job bringing a tonality to each character.
But sixth days were special. Sixth days were for music."
Sofi is a 16 year old girl whose only dream is to become a Musik, like her father, Frederick Ollenholt. The only five people allowed to perform with an instrument in public were Musiks. Sofi's father played a bone lute, and Sofi is eager to earn it. She is forced to quickly learn more about herself and her father as things don't go quite as planned at the auditions.
I thought the magic system was portrayed uniquely. Magic is open for public to use, as long as civilians are able to aquire "Papers." The Papers have individual spells attached by witches, who have disappeared for many years, and once used the papers word would tattoo itself on to the user so everyone were to know of the spell. Musiks were expressly forbidden from using magic. Thus, Sofi loathed those who had used it.
The story is medium paced in the beginning through middle chapters. However, this changed, and the plot felt very rushed towards the end. The rushed resolution was a major reason this book didn't receive 5 stars, along with repetitious wording.
I would have asked for more relationship building with certain family members, and the resolution expanded on in the end, but overall, I really enjoyed this book. It's generally different than most other plots and easy to read. I will recommend listening to the Audiobook because the narrator does a devine job bringing a tonality to each character.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse