After eight long years, Evadne will finally be reunited with her older sister, Halcyon, who has been proudly serving in the queen’s army. But when Halcyon appears earlier than expected, Eva knows something has gone terribly wrong. Halcyon is on the run, hunted by her commander and charged with murder.
Though Halcyon’s life is spared during her trial, the punishment is heavy. And when Eva volunteers to serve part of Halcyon’s sentence, she’s determined to find out exactly what happened. But as Eva begins her sentence, she quickly learns that there are fates much worse than death.
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Rating: 2 Stars
My Review: Although I have loved a lot of Ross's titles this one was not one of them. This one was supposed to be young adult but it really reads like high juvenile and very very low young adult. With the content of the book it just felt very off. I think that the writing and story needed to figure out what it wanted to be and what it wanted to do.
Review
"An exquisitely beautiful, heartfelt tale of magic, love, and family. Ross's masterful storytelling kept me enthralled from the very beginning to the perfectly rendered ending. And yet I find myself wanting more time with these fierce and inspiring pair of sisters." — Mindee Arnett, author of Onyx and Ivory
"Lyrical and limned with magic, Sisters of Sword and Song is a gorgeously crafted alchemy of gods, mages, and a lush world you will wish was real." — Heather Lyons, author of The Collectors' Society
"A beautifully-crafted story of sacrifice, growth, and redemption, with the fierce bond between sisters at its heart." — Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood Series
“I adored this magical story about the unbreakable bond between sisters.” — Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara
“Sisters of Sword and Song is an intimate portrait of sisterhood and the feminine spirit. Ross’s delicate prose paints strong, yet vulnerable characters in Evadne and Halcyon that will capture readers from the start.” — Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep
“Classical heroism in a magical antiquity makes for a fresh read.” — Kirkus Reviews
"An immersive new fantasy that readers will want to curl up with. Will fascinate and draw in both fantasy readers and mythology lovers alike. This lyrical novel will have an eager, built-in audience in fans of “The Queen’s Rising” duology and will find new readers for Ross as well." — School Library Journal (starred review)
“Ross’ heroic epic is vividly inspired by ancient Greece, down to its poetic language…it revels in intricate plotting, political intrigue, and fascinating divinity-based magic.” — Booklist
“The story feels like a myth itself, with an emphasis on family dynamics and Herculean trials with some clever twists, including the innovative magic system...Fans of strong world building will appreciate Ross’ fond, meandering development, and fans of slow burn romances will likely swoon.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
--This text refers to the paperback edition.Review
"A gorgeously crafted alchemy of gods, mages, and a lush world you will wish was real."
-- "Heather Lyons, author of The Collectors' Society" --This text refers to the audioCD edition.
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