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.
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!
ReplyDeleteIt 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.
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