Friday, September 1, 2017

Friday Fiction Fix: "Orphan's Song"

The Short:

Orphan’s Song
Songkeeper Chronicles, Book 1

By: Gillian Bronte Adams

4/5 Stars

What: An orphan discovers that she has a terrible gift that makes her the target of an invading force.

Recommended to those who like: Fantasy, Loosely Christian

The Long:

Birdie is just an orphan trying to survive at the hands of her often cruel mistress. But when she discovers that she’s been gifted with terrible power and responsibility, she gains new foes and calls old friends into question. Can she survive long enough to discover the secret behind the song that only she can hear?

Ky is a street thief trying to balance the strict rules of the Underground with his own conscience and sentiments. When push comes to shove, which will he choose?

The story was a well-woven fantasy tale with many of my favorite fantastic elements—strange creatures, powerful gifts, and a rich story world that feels cozy and familiar. Unfortunately, the book just failed to really strike a chord with me. Some of the characters behaved in ways that I found a little confusing and I felt like I was missing some key elements of backstory that would help to explain events more satisfactorily.

The book did seem to have a Christian slant to it, but I wouldn’t call it a “Christian” book, strictly speaking. Overall, it was just a well-woven, familiar-feeling fantasy tale, suitable for a nice spot in an easy chair with a cup of coffee or tea.


The Bottom Line: While this may not be a ground-breaking book, Orphan’s Song is sure to please fantasy fans looking for an easy read.                                                                                                                      

2 comments:

  1. This one's been on my to-read list forever! That's too bad about the confusing character behavior and lack of backstory. :/ Sounds like a fun read, anyway!

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    1. It seems like there's some great backstory...it's just we don't get to see much of it! Overall, it was a really enjoyable read and I'd still recommend it; I was in the intense sleep deprivation stage of my Germany trip while reading this, so take the review with a grain of salt.

      Thanks for the comment!

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