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There was no doubt that this book would be a 5 star read for me. I didn't think that it could get better but, apparently, I was wrong. I got all of the same feels that I got from reading it two years ago. The changes throughout the story are so well placed, and Jasminda is an even more extraordinary character than before. I love the power of Earthsong. I even love the realness of the prejudices displayed in this story. CRAZY, right?!! It's conflict. It gives meaning to this world that Lesley has created and I love her for it. Without the war & hate, The Queen Who Sleeps wouldn't make sense. Of course, the villain gets his props, too.

I love this book so much, and I'm desperate for the next book. Though, I've read the first version of it already, I know that it will come with big changes. If you want a rich world with some diverse characters, look no further. The Earthsinger Chronicles should have a place on your shelf.


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Song of Blood Stone Earthsinger Chronicles Book One L Penelope 9781250148070 Books Reviews

I’ve been looking for a good author to read while I wait for the next Ilona Andrews book to come out. I think I’ve found her.

Picked this book up on a whim because the cover was pretty and the Andrews' gave it their seal of approval (don't judge me). Very glad that I did. Magic + Romance + Political Intrigue + Action = me devouring this book in a day. Worth a look for Hidden Legacy series fans. (You know who you are, and you're welcome.)
This book was easy to read and overall I enjoyed it. It was very predictable, however, and the main character had a little too much time limit over the prince and playing the damsel in distress for my taste.
The story is what I was looking for. A romance between people who didnt look a like. But romance isnt at the forefront of this adventure but it certainly charges it.

This story is a bit slow at first, and I probably would have preferred for the whole thing to be seperated into multiple books. It can be a bit cliche and predictable. You kind of know where the story is leading by about the 10th chapter.

But it was still a joy to read nonetheless.
I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS!!!!! I NEED ANSWERS! Amazing, but I am confused. But let me just say it is so good to read a fantasy with black leads from a black author.
Song of Blood & Stone is a lush, fast-paced, intriguing new fantasy that deserves far more attention than its received so far!

The worldbuilding is wonderful–shown through the points of view of both main characters, as well as flashbacks that act as visions for Jasminda. One thing in particular I enjoyed was that there were bits of folktales at the beginning of nearly every chapter that pertained to the plot within said chapter, which served to build a real place in my mind. These little bits of culture and beliefs were a great addition for helping readers see the peoples of this book as real cultures. The magic system was especially fascinating in and of itself–one where some people have magic (Songbearers, or Earthsingers) and some people have no magic at all (the Silent). It was very interesting to see how that affected the dynamics of all the characters, as well as the people in general. Predictably, there was violence and racial hatred towards the black Songbearing Lagrimari, simply because of their abilities and the color of their skin, even as the Silent Elsirans lived a substantially better life. It was incredibly difficult to read these parts of the novel, and it was impossible not to see the similarities between this fictional world and the real world we live in.

Also, I enjoyed both the main characters, and much of the supporting cast. From the first page, I fell in love with Jasminda. She is a strong, brave woman trying to save the only thing she has left in the world and determined not to let anything stop her. Throughout the novel, she continues to be a force to be reckoned with, both in her strength and her vulnerability. And Jack, soldier and prince, won me over with his strong sense of honor and duty. The two of them worked so well together–balancing each other out with their sense of logic and hope.

There were a few moments where I felt the plot dragged a bit, but I recognize that it’s the first book in a series, so there was a lot to fit into this one novel. Despite the slow moments, there was never a time where I was truly bored with the novel. It’s a great, interesting story that I definitely recommend everyone read.
There was no doubt that this book would be a 5 star read for me. I didn't think that it could get better but, apparently, I was wrong. I got all of the same feels that I got from reading it two years ago. The changes throughout the story are so well placed, and Jasminda is an even more extraordinary character than before. I love the power of Earthsong. I even love the realness of the prejudices displayed in this story. CRAZY, right?!! It's conflict. It gives meaning to this world that Lesley has created and I love her for it. Without the war & hate, The Queen Who Sleeps wouldn't make sense. Of course, the villain gets his props, too.

I love this book so much, and I'm desperate for the next book. Though, I've read the first version of it already, I know that it will come with big changes. If you want a rich world with some diverse characters, look no further. The Earthsinger Chronicles should have a place on your shelf.