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A review by seastheday
The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Samatha Shannon doesn’t miss. This has rapidly become one of my favorite series.
TSR was probably one of her darkest books that I’ve ever read. I only haven’t read the rest of THM or A Day of Fallen Night. However, I really doubt the darkness of this book will be beaten.
Despite that dark parts, there is so much character development. Foreshadowing, motifs, and character emotions are all so incredibly nuanced. The characters are lovable but frustrating. Even the characters you should hate I still like due to how interesting they are. This of course is excluding Nasheria & a couple of her loyalists.
The writing is skillful & makes the action packed story so fantastic.
I highly recommend this series as well as this book. She once said in an interview that this was the most difficult book she’s ever written. I understand why, but it’s worth the read.
TSR was probably one of her darkest books that I’ve ever read. I only haven’t read the rest of THM or A Day of Fallen Night. However, I really doubt the darkness of this book will be beaten.
Despite that dark parts, there is so much character development. Foreshadowing, motifs, and character emotions are all so incredibly nuanced. The characters are lovable but frustrating. Even the characters you should hate I still like due to how interesting they are. This of course is excluding Nasheria & a couple of her loyalists.
The writing is skillful & makes the action packed story so fantastic.
I highly recommend this series as well as this book. She once said in an interview that this was the most difficult book she’s ever written. I understand why, but it’s worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Trafficking
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Vomit, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content