Brown, A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. But when a vengeful spirit abducts Malik’s younger sister, Nadia, as payment into the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal—kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadia’s freedom.But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. . Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The middle part of the book dragged a little bit for me, since it felt like the plot was taking the ‘expected’ route, and I was not really looking forward to that. Release day: June 2 nd 2020. A Song of Wraiths and Ruin (A Song of Wraiths and Ruin #1) by Roseanne A. She’s living in the shadow of her mother, the Kestrel, and wishing for freedom when it’s an impossibility. Great review! Great review Evelyn!! I’m really looking forward to picking this one up ☺️, Your email address will not be published. The only thing that confused me a bit about Malik was that in the first couple of chapters it really sounded as if he was like 12 years old, then more like 15, but I think he was supposed to be at least 17.. Karina was a bit more of our standard ‘strong’ female character, but I still enjoyed her. requiring the beating heart of a king. A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a West African inspired fantasy led by two characters, Malik and Karina, the refugee and the princess, who—to reunite with the … He was not the standard muscled guy, he actually was not and dealt a lot with anxiety, and I think it was portrayed very well. Book Review: A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. I'm so, NEW FAVOURITE! This perspective, especially now, with the Black Lives Matter movement gaining nationwide (and worldwide) recognition, is one I think many readers will be aided by in gaining a deeper understanding of generational trauma.
I wasn't a huge fan o, Some of the new books I got this month I definitely agree that the twist at the end was just so mind blowing! I thoroughly enjoyed this book as well, looking forward to the sequel! Haven't actually finis, Newest review on my blog! I flew through the last 100 pages of this book! A Song of Wraiths and Ruin is a West African inspired fantasy led by two characters, Malik and Karina, the refugee and the princess, who—to reunite with the people they love—must kill each other. For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. She’s also grieving the deaths of her sister and father, and despite her confident demeanor, she suffers from insecurity in her potential role as queen. Choose some, The Fall Time, Cozy Time Book Tag - howling libraries. I selected A Song of Wraiths and Ruin last month from the DiverseBooks.org listing of Black authors and/or Black main characters.
This YA fantasy takes the reader to a desert city and immerses them in an ancient culture salted with a Moroccan flavor. New review up on my blog! So glad you enjoyed this one! Glad you enjoyed this one… That ending really was something. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! BUT then, there were twist and turns and betrayal! I’ll start by saying this world has a very steep learning curve, at least for me, with a new magic system and unfamiliar terminology. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?The first in an fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction.
I also loved his relationships with his younger and older sisters. I enjoyed the writing. Overall, I loved the story itself and the plot, and I thought the writing was absolutely gorgeous, specifically with regard to the insights about trans-generational trauma, but the relationship (or lack thereof) between the main characters was lackluster. I really loved this book especially the world and mythology!
Brown -> Starting on March 18th, 2020: 3 7
I really enjoyed reading, I absolutely loved this book! . His perspective was also very important because through it we witness his struggles as a refugee and as a minority in a culture that has subjugated people from his region. Bella is an avid reader and slightly less avid college student with a penchant for using words she only loosely recalls the definitions of. I definitely recommend this book to fans of YA fantasy, this one had some nice twists, and it is always nice to see something from different folklores! The main reason why I was drawn to this book was the fact that it is inspired by West African folklore, of which I don’t think I’ve ever read a book! I enjoyed reading the last few chapters much more than I had the previous ones, and I thought the conclusion was masterfully done, especially with regard to Malik. I definitely expect to see more from the magic in the sequel! Rating: 4 stars. I really like the sound of the world and the magic- that’s definitely what’s drawing me in. Nonetheless, it was definitely a bonus, and while I could do with another read through to get the existing politics and names of various ethnic/regional communities straight, I thoroughly enjoyed immersing myself in this world. Sounds like an all-around wonderful read! Brown.
And I definitely did enjoy that aspect of the book!
They’re also both very driven, with end goals in mind, which makes them much more interesting to read, though both let the other characters lead them at times. I’m a bit bumped that we probably have to wait another year for the sequel! Karina’s character is a bit more conventional, being a princess who doesn’t want to be queen.
Malik’s character is 100% unique in the young adult genre, especially for a male protagonist and love interest in YA fantasy.
Rory, Some of my favourite books!
Rating:Characters: 8/10Atmosphere: 7/10Writing: 8/10Plot: 7/10Intrigue: 8/10Logic: 7/10Enjoyment: 8/10Average: 7.57 (which means 4 stars!).
Shame the plot dragged a little, but it’s really good it ended up picking up with a great twist. That’s not to say the entire novel wasn’t well-wrought, but in the end, everything ties together really well, and we get to see the results of the massive development Malik and Karina have undertaken which is supremely satisfying. His anger and pain is palpable and shown through his actions and is important to a major decision in the last chapters of the novel. And I just could not put the book down! And this made him a strong character in a totally different way! Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. He’s soft and caring, and he deals with major anxiety and panic attacks, which comes into play throughout the book and leads to some great growth in the end. I’m a full time chemistry student, who loves to read and review books in her free time! And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a course to destroy each other. What is it about?
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Some books I hope to read this month! Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir. In all fairness, the romance definitely isn’t the focal point of the novel, so I imagine we’ll get more development on that in the next books in the series, which I will definitely be reading. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. A Song of Wraiths and Ruin – Book Review! This inventive, just-released, romance/adventure features both. Excellent review!
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