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Blade and Bone #5
The Song of Stone
The Alainsith claim the memories of the past are stored in the Song. Others use the Song for power. Finn and Morgan have reached the capital only to find it abandoned. People have evacuated, but Finn needs to know if the king is among them. Honaaz and Lily prepare for an attack, though they may already be too late. The Alainsith are moving, and the defenses are woefully outnumbered. If they can’t hold them back, Reyand—and all they care about—will be overwhelmed. When Kanar learns the truth about his sword, the Blackheart must become something more. He must become a true Blade Bearer. Jal wants to help him, but he must understand why the song has changed before he can, as it may be the key to saving them all.
- GenresFantasy
403 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 18, 2023
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March 8, 2026
4.5 Stars
The Song of Stone is the tenth book in The Alainsith Saga (Blade and Bone Book #5) by D.K. Holmberg. This is a gripping, epic fantasy that will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven adventures with a sharp edge.
The series follows the Executioners - figures tasked not with solving crimes, but with delivering justice in a world where magic, politics, and personal loyalties constantly collide. Mr. Holmberg crafts fully realised settings that come with layered histories, dangerous secrets, and a constant tension between order and chaos.
The Executioners are bound by duty, yet the line between justice and vengeance blurs as the stakes rise. Mr. Holmberg doesn’t shy away from showing the cost of power - both magical and political - and how it shapes those who wield it.
I recommend reading the series in the correct sequence, as ach book builds on the last - keeping the momentum alive, which is a ride you will definitely want to take. Action scenes are vivid without being Ott, and quieter moments carry emotional weight. While the series leans heavily into its central themes of justice, loyalty, and sacrifice, it also offers enough twists to keep even us seasoned fantasy readers guessing.
Happy Reading…
The Song of Stone is the tenth book in The Alainsith Saga (Blade and Bone Book #5) by D.K. Holmberg. This is a gripping, epic fantasy that will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven adventures with a sharp edge.
The series follows the Executioners - figures tasked not with solving crimes, but with delivering justice in a world where magic, politics, and personal loyalties constantly collide. Mr. Holmberg crafts fully realised settings that come with layered histories, dangerous secrets, and a constant tension between order and chaos.
The Executioners are bound by duty, yet the line between justice and vengeance blurs as the stakes rise. Mr. Holmberg doesn’t shy away from showing the cost of power - both magical and political - and how it shapes those who wield it.
I recommend reading the series in the correct sequence, as ach book builds on the last - keeping the momentum alive, which is a ride you will definitely want to take. Action scenes are vivid without being Ott, and quieter moments carry emotional weight. While the series leans heavily into its central themes of justice, loyalty, and sacrifice, it also offers enough twists to keep even us seasoned fantasy readers guessing.
Happy Reading…
July 21, 2023
Blade & Bone just gets better
Sharing a setting with The Executioner’s Song, The Blade and Bone series is a deftly paced ensemble saga. While not quite a sequel the events and characters of Blade and Bone continue to intertwine with the history and characters of the earlier series. As they are separated both by choice and necessity Kanar, Jal, Lilly, Honaaz, Finn and Morgan began to understand the magnitude of the forces converging upon them and the history driving the conflict as well as the abilities each might be able to master to allow them to survive. (Finn remains one of my favorite characters - as an executioner who is more than a minor villain, Holmberg has given us a worthy successor to Severian. Although the Solar Cycle had a very different setting I think Gene Wolfe would have approved.) The author’s ability to skip between the various threads of the story at just the right intervals holds your interest in each and keeps you engaged to the end. It seems like this series may be setting the stage for another which will take you even further into the exciting and intricate balance of forces in this world.
Sharing a setting with The Executioner’s Song, The Blade and Bone series is a deftly paced ensemble saga. While not quite a sequel the events and characters of Blade and Bone continue to intertwine with the history and characters of the earlier series. As they are separated both by choice and necessity Kanar, Jal, Lilly, Honaaz, Finn and Morgan began to understand the magnitude of the forces converging upon them and the history driving the conflict as well as the abilities each might be able to master to allow them to survive. (Finn remains one of my favorite characters - as an executioner who is more than a minor villain, Holmberg has given us a worthy successor to Severian. Although the Solar Cycle had a very different setting I think Gene Wolfe would have approved.) The author’s ability to skip between the various threads of the story at just the right intervals holds your interest in each and keeps you engaged to the end. It seems like this series may be setting the stage for another which will take you even further into the exciting and intricate balance of forces in this world.
March 26, 2024
Overall series rating so far:
LOVED IT!
Getting close to the last book. I'll miss this series when it'll be over and I'll definitely look for more from this author.
It is a fun, complex, well-written series.
The character growth is amazing, I always adore that in books. The change in them was so subtle but so obvious at the same time, it's great to look back from where they started and where they are now. Let's see how they end up.
LOVED IT!
Getting close to the last book. I'll miss this series when it'll be over and I'll definitely look for more from this author.
It is a fun, complex, well-written series.
The character growth is amazing, I always adore that in books. The change in them was so subtle but so obvious at the same time, it's great to look back from where they started and where they are now. Let's see how they end up.
September 14, 2023
I must apologize to the author as this is my first review of these excellent books
An outstanding group of very strong characters with a mystery of dark witchcraft to solve and to combat kept me reading one book after the other. The story was fast paced and I look forward to reading the next book
An outstanding group of very strong characters with a mystery of dark witchcraft to solve and to combat kept me reading one book after the other. The story was fast paced and I look forward to reading the next book
July 30, 2023
Thoroughly enjoyable
My first reading from this author, and I ended up reading all 5 of this series on the trot, which speaks volumes👍really looking forward to the next😊
My first reading from this author, and I ended up reading all 5 of this series on the trot, which speaks volumes👍really looking forward to the next😊
August 1, 2023
Another Great Addition To An Epic Tale
Another great story line and build up to what should be an epic conclusion to this tale. Enjoyed learning the back story or Jal.
Another great story line and build up to what should be an epic conclusion to this tale. Enjoyed learning the back story or Jal.
September 19, 2023
Blade and Bone (book 5) The Song of Stone
Again, this series never ceases to amaze me. More action, comedy, and serious thriller. Better than watching tv! Will make a great movie.
Again, this series never ceases to amaze me. More action, comedy, and serious thriller. Better than watching tv! Will make a great movie.
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