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A review by happily_undignified
Song of the Dark Wood by Sheila Masterson
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
“I don’t think we know yet what I might become to protect the people I love.”⠀⠀
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Sheila Masterson, Song of the Dark Wood⠀⠀
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Song of the Dark Wood is a rich, immersive story with fairytale elements and a kick-ass main character. Rowan is the picture of feminine strength and passion. She wants out from under the thumb of her religious oppression and will fight to bring about change any way she can. ⠀
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The Wolf is the perfect shadow daddy, with control issues and a dark backstory. He's a complicated character but I love how much he respects Rowan and asks for her consent. When they are together the banter and sass is off the charts!⠀
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My two favorite things about this book are the themes of consent and feminine rage. It's hard to write about these in a way that doesn't seem preachy but the author expertly wove them throughout the book with quotes like, “Bind my heart to yours if you deem me worthy. Weave your life with mine.” and "All men wanted a wild woman until it was time to be tame." ⠀
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Song of the Dark Wood is a five star standalone fantasy romance that quickly rose in ranks to be one of my favorite books of the year! I would recommend it to anyone who loves magical romance with a dark side. After all, "Love is what holds back the dark."
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Sheila Masterson, Song of the Dark Wood⠀⠀
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Song of the Dark Wood is a rich, immersive story with fairytale elements and a kick-ass main character. Rowan is the picture of feminine strength and passion. She wants out from under the thumb of her religious oppression and will fight to bring about change any way she can. ⠀
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The Wolf is the perfect shadow daddy, with control issues and a dark backstory. He's a complicated character but I love how much he respects Rowan and asks for her consent. When they are together the banter and sass is off the charts!⠀
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My two favorite things about this book are the themes of consent and feminine rage. It's hard to write about these in a way that doesn't seem preachy but the author expertly wove them throughout the book with quotes like, “Bind my heart to yours if you deem me worthy. Weave your life with mine.” and "All men wanted a wild woman until it was time to be tame." ⠀
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Song of the Dark Wood is a five star standalone fantasy romance that quickly rose in ranks to be one of my favorite books of the year! I would recommend it to anyone who loves magical romance with a dark side. After all, "Love is what holds back the dark."