A review by akacya
Song of the Six Realms by Judy I. Lin

4.0

2024 reads: 161/250

xue is a talented young musician with an apprenticeship at one of the kingdom’s most esteemed entertainment houses. when her uncle, who arranged the apprenticeship, is killed, xue finds herself in an uncertain situation. however, she’s soon offered a place as a musician in duke meng’s manor for one year, upon which he will release her from her indenture. this sounds like a good deal to xue, but she learns that she may have signed up for trouble.

a couple years ago, i read judy i. lin’s the book of tea duology and was captivated by its beautiful world building and writing. i went into this book expecting the same, and i was not let down! i was also really interested in the story and the characters. we have the mystery of xue’s uncle’s murder, the impending war, and the rising tension between xue and the duke.

i recommend this to YA fantasy readers and i can’t wait for whatever’s next from judy i. lin.