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Heartsong #2
A Fractured Song
Can Zev and Marieke’s bond survive her dying country and his fractured family?
Marieke is more determined than ever to save her deteriorating country, and she doesn’t intend to let Zev walk away from the mystery without a fight. But with Oleand now plagued by natural disasters, time is running out. And from the capital to Sundering Canyon to the southern jungle, the answers seem always one step further from her reach.
As Marieke edges closer to the secret of heartsong, Zev knows he should pull away. But every minute spent with her makes that more impossible. The last thing he wants to do is betray his family, but each time Marieke risks her life in her quest to save her country, the truth becomes increasingly harder to deny—he can’t live without her.
Zev and Marieke will have to find a way to overcome the barriers that keep one another out. Because it will take the strength of two countries, and the magic of both songcraft and heartsong, to stand a chance against the forces bent on destroying all they love.
A Fractured Song is the second installment of Heartsong, a YA fantasy trilogy set in the Sovereign Realms, where magic is harnessed by singers. It should be read after Book One—A Splintered Land. When a singer with too many questions meets a farmer hiding dangerous answers, past and present collide and heart is pitted against duty. If you enjoy adventure, magic, and clean and swoony romance, enter the world of Heartsong today.
Marieke is more determined than ever to save her deteriorating country, and she doesn’t intend to let Zev walk away from the mystery without a fight. But with Oleand now plagued by natural disasters, time is running out. And from the capital to Sundering Canyon to the southern jungle, the answers seem always one step further from her reach.
As Marieke edges closer to the secret of heartsong, Zev knows he should pull away. But every minute spent with her makes that more impossible. The last thing he wants to do is betray his family, but each time Marieke risks her life in her quest to save her country, the truth becomes increasingly harder to deny—he can’t live without her.
Zev and Marieke will have to find a way to overcome the barriers that keep one another out. Because it will take the strength of two countries, and the magic of both songcraft and heartsong, to stand a chance against the forces bent on destroying all they love.
A Fractured Song is the second installment of Heartsong, a YA fantasy trilogy set in the Sovereign Realms, where magic is harnessed by singers. It should be read after Book One—A Splintered Land. When a singer with too many questions meets a farmer hiding dangerous answers, past and present collide and heart is pitted against duty. If you enjoy adventure, magic, and clean and swoony romance, enter the world of Heartsong today.
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 30, 2024
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About the author
Deborah Grace White
45 books367 followersDeborah Grace White was more or less born reading. She grew up on a wide range of books, from classic literature to light-hearted romps. Her love of fantasy was inevitable from the time her father read the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy to her and her siblings when she was four years old.
The love of reading has traveled with her unchanged across multiple continents, and carried her from her own childhood all the way to having children of her own.
But if reading is like looking through a window into a magical and beautiful world, beginning to write her own stories was like discovering she could open that window and climb right out into fantasyland.
Now she gets to live that childhood dream amidst the fun and chaos of life with her husband and their four kids.
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The love of reading has traveled with her unchanged across multiple continents, and carried her from her own childhood all the way to having children of her own.
But if reading is like looking through a window into a magical and beautiful world, beginning to write her own stories was like discovering she could open that window and climb right out into fantasyland.
Now she gets to live that childhood dream amidst the fun and chaos of life with her husband and their four kids.
Visit Deborah at her website: http://deborahgracewhite.com
Or follow her on Facebook
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Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deborahgrac...
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February 11, 2025
4 stars ✨ Clean Fiction - Fantasy
I told myself I wasn’t going to jump right into this second book, but oops! I was starting to understand more of the magic system and curious what would happen, so I started it anyway.
Set a month after the ending of the first book, this sequel has some answers and even more questions through it.
Like the first book, this one also had a poorly timed kiss and since that’s a pet peeve of mine, I wasn’t thrilled with either of those scenes. Though, I had to laugh at Marieke noticing the new habit of a kiss after a near-death experience and it becoming a habit of Zev's. On the topic of the romance, so far I would definitely say it’s more than the other books I’ve read by this author in terms of emotions/feelings and longing, but it’s not super heavy on the actual touches or kisses usually. I would definitely say 16+ personally, but if the reader has read a lot of secular YA fantasy books that have romance, these probably wouldn’t be a problem.
Also like the first book, this one doesn’t technically end in a cliff hanger. But I’ll probably be reading it next because I’m curious how it’s all going to go down in the final book. There’s a lot more action and suspense in this second book and it’s set the stage for even more in the grand showdown. This series has been very binge-able and I’m looking forward to continuing and hopefully getting answers.
Main Content-
Magic heavy as Marieke is a Singer, a person who can sing to use the magic in the land & has recently graduated from an academy for it; Marieke and other Singers explains about magic, using magic, singing/songs and composing them, special fields of magic, being a Singer, and other things related to it many, many times; Magic is used by other Singers and by Marieke (including for putting out a fire, defense by throwing rocks at someone, making someone faster and strong, creating a ball of light to light a path, & bringing peace to someone); Magic is also felt by Marieke and described usually in water-like terms (pouring, rushing, rapid, trickling. etc); Many talks about all of this, one land being cursed and another being blessed, and Singers and their abilities; It’s said that Singers can use magic for good or evil as it is their intent that matters and Marieke tells Zev that Singers are taught not to take their abilities for granted; Singers are unable to create something out of nothing, but can learn to control the wind, water, and lift things without touching them (as long as it would be possible with their own hands); People cannot be controlled by magic & a Singer has to have the consent of a person to use magic on them; Marieke uses her skills to fight against a fire by controlling the wind and bringing water through clouds (this takes a lot out of her and she nearly passes out); *Spoiler* ; *Other Spoiler* ; Seeing a magical item (letter) used for a survey where the words write themselves while viewing an area; Marieke sees a singer who has a specialty in “storytelling songcraft” which can make the magic tell them the story of what is in front of them or what happened in a place (this is a high and rarer skill); Being frozen in place by a talisman & going through “doorways” which are paths to other parts of a forest (created by magic); Marieke uses magic to defend herself and Zev, but because of her words about the land being sharp as knives, someone’s hand is impaled and she changes the song.
The phrases “Heavens preserve us” and “song preserve her” are exclaimed.
Many mentions of all of the magic elements, using magic, enchantments, talismans, elves, & magical bargains; Mentions of a place being blessed and another being cursed; A couple mentions of fate; A mention of a place seeming “otherworldly”; A mention of superstitions.
No major language is used, instead minor words like “blast” and fictional phrases like “sun and shade”, “song and power”, and “root and bedrock” are exclaimed a couple times at most; Eye rolling & Sarcasm; Marieke faces prejudice from Zev’s family for her nationally and being a Singer (many comments from his brother, including him saying that Zev should have left her on a cliff to die; Marieke hasn’t told her parents about the events in the first book fully because she doesn’t want to alarm them.
Seeing the murder/death of a loved one & some grief (up to a handful of sentences); Almost dying and almost being killed (a few times), being attacked, being held at knife-point, being threatened, a fire, fighting, pain, injuries, & nearly passing out (up to a handful of sentences); *Spoilers* .
Many mentions of seeing a death, deaths, almost dying including a near drowning, bodies, & grief (up to a couple sentences); Many mentions of a coup, a massacre, violence, attacks, murders, attempted murders, & exiles; mo manipulation, threats, & using someone to get to another; Mentions of fires, arson, and other natural disasters; Mentions of injuries, pain, & blood/bleeding; Mentions of lies, lying, liars, & deception; Mentions of hatred; Mentions of relieving one’s self & the smell of a place many use; A few mentions of captives & being held in a prison; A few mentions of ale & a tavern; A couple mentions of rumors; A mention of a death in a farming accident; A mention of a hunter’s trap; A mention of slaughtering a pig.
2 fingers-to-lips touches,
1 head kiss,
3 almost kisses (up to a 2-4 sentences),
1 kiss lasting a couple sentences,
1 kiss lasting 7-9 sentences,
Remembering kisses & almost kisses (up to a few sentences),
Wanting to kiss (up to a couple sentences).
Touches, Embraces, Hand holding, Warmth/Heat, Tingles, Butterflies, Smelling, Nearness, Noticing, & Staring (including muscles, up to a handful of sentences); Remembering touches & warmth (up to a couple sentences); Blushes.
Marieke tease Zev about how his took off his shirt to use as a rope to save Marieke (Book 1) & later Zev teases her about noticing his physique (up to a couple sentences); Marieke takes a lace from Zev’s shirt for a tie and he teases her about trusting her with his honor (Zev defends himself teasingly by saying he can’t breath with it laced up and Marieke thinks that she finds it hard to breathe when her eyes fall on the exposed part of his chest which she tries not to stare at); Someone calls Zev Marieke’s paramour; A couple other girls flirt with Zev and cheekily talk about taking him from Marieke (one also stares at his muscles); Marieke notes that Zev is a distraction while trying to focus on something; Marieke thinks that Zev’s proximity is a barrier to her sleeping.
Mentions of kisses & kissing.
I told myself I wasn’t going to jump right into this second book, but oops! I was starting to understand more of the magic system and curious what would happen, so I started it anyway.
Set a month after the ending of the first book, this sequel has some answers and even more questions through it.
Like the first book, this one also had a poorly timed kiss and since that’s a pet peeve of mine, I wasn’t thrilled with either of those scenes. Though, I had to laugh at Marieke noticing the new habit of a kiss after a near-death experience and it becoming a habit of Zev's. On the topic of the romance, so far I would definitely say it’s more than the other books I’ve read by this author in terms of emotions/feelings and longing, but it’s not super heavy on the actual touches or kisses usually. I would definitely say 16+ personally, but if the reader has read a lot of secular YA fantasy books that have romance, these probably wouldn’t be a problem.
Also like the first book, this one doesn’t technically end in a cliff hanger. But I’ll probably be reading it next because I’m curious how it’s all going to go down in the final book. There’s a lot more action and suspense in this second book and it’s set the stage for even more in the grand showdown. This series has been very binge-able and I’m looking forward to continuing and hopefully getting answers.
Main Content-
Magic heavy as Marieke is a Singer, a person who can sing to use the magic in the land & has recently graduated from an academy for it; Marieke and other Singers explains about magic, using magic, singing/songs and composing them, special fields of magic, being a Singer, and other things related to it many, many times; Magic is used by other Singers and by Marieke (including for putting out a fire, defense by throwing rocks at someone, making someone faster and strong, creating a ball of light to light a path, & bringing peace to someone); Magic is also felt by Marieke and described usually in water-like terms (pouring, rushing, rapid, trickling. etc); Many talks about all of this, one land being cursed and another being blessed, and Singers and their abilities; It’s said that Singers can use magic for good or evil as it is their intent that matters and Marieke tells Zev that Singers are taught not to take their abilities for granted; Singers are unable to create something out of nothing, but can learn to control the wind, water, and lift things without touching them (as long as it would be possible with their own hands); People cannot be controlled by magic & a Singer has to have the consent of a person to use magic on them; Marieke uses her skills to fight against a fire by controlling the wind and bringing water through clouds (this takes a lot out of her and she nearly passes out); *Spoiler* ; *Other Spoiler* ; Seeing a magical item (letter) used for a survey where the words write themselves while viewing an area; Marieke sees a singer who has a specialty in “storytelling songcraft” which can make the magic tell them the story of what is in front of them or what happened in a place (this is a high and rarer skill); Being frozen in place by a talisman & going through “doorways” which are paths to other parts of a forest (created by magic); Marieke uses magic to defend herself and Zev, but because of her words about the land being sharp as knives, someone’s hand is impaled and she changes the song.
The phrases “Heavens preserve us” and “song preserve her” are exclaimed.
Many mentions of all of the magic elements, using magic, enchantments, talismans, elves, & magical bargains; Mentions of a place being blessed and another being cursed; A couple mentions of fate; A mention of a place seeming “otherworldly”; A mention of superstitions.
No major language is used, instead minor words like “blast” and fictional phrases like “sun and shade”, “song and power”, and “root and bedrock” are exclaimed a couple times at most; Eye rolling & Sarcasm; Marieke faces prejudice from Zev’s family for her nationally and being a Singer (many comments from his brother, including him saying that Zev should have left her on a cliff to die; Marieke hasn’t told her parents about the events in the first book fully because she doesn’t want to alarm them.
Seeing the murder/death of a loved one & some grief (up to a handful of sentences); Almost dying and almost being killed (a few times), being attacked, being held at knife-point, being threatened, a fire, fighting, pain, injuries, & nearly passing out (up to a handful of sentences); *Spoilers* .
Many mentions of seeing a death, deaths, almost dying including a near drowning, bodies, & grief (up to a couple sentences); Many mentions of a coup, a massacre, violence, attacks, murders, attempted murders, & exiles; mo manipulation, threats, & using someone to get to another; Mentions of fires, arson, and other natural disasters; Mentions of injuries, pain, & blood/bleeding; Mentions of lies, lying, liars, & deception; Mentions of hatred; Mentions of relieving one’s self & the smell of a place many use; A few mentions of captives & being held in a prison; A few mentions of ale & a tavern; A couple mentions of rumors; A mention of a death in a farming accident; A mention of a hunter’s trap; A mention of slaughtering a pig.
2 fingers-to-lips touches,
1 head kiss,
3 almost kisses (up to a 2-4 sentences),
1 kiss lasting a couple sentences,
1 kiss lasting 7-9 sentences,
Remembering kisses & almost kisses (up to a few sentences),
Wanting to kiss (up to a couple sentences).
Touches, Embraces, Hand holding, Warmth/Heat, Tingles, Butterflies, Smelling, Nearness, Noticing, & Staring (including muscles, up to a handful of sentences); Remembering touches & warmth (up to a couple sentences); Blushes.
Marieke tease Zev about how his took off his shirt to use as a rope to save Marieke (Book 1) & later Zev teases her about noticing his physique (up to a couple sentences); Marieke takes a lace from Zev’s shirt for a tie and he teases her about trusting her with his honor (Zev defends himself teasingly by saying he can’t breath with it laced up and Marieke thinks that she finds it hard to breathe when her eyes fall on the exposed part of his chest which she tries not to stare at); Someone calls Zev Marieke’s paramour; A couple other girls flirt with Zev and cheekily talk about taking him from Marieke (one also stares at his muscles); Marieke notes that Zev is a distraction while trying to focus on something; Marieke thinks that Zev’s proximity is a barrier to her sleeping.
Mentions of kisses & kissing.
October 12, 2024
Another stellar book
I waited to read the end of this one until book 3 came out because I knew I wouldn't be able to wait... And I was right. Another stellar book from White, with the promise of another adventure coming!
I waited to read the end of this one until book 3 came out because I knew I wouldn't be able to wait... And I was right. Another stellar book from White, with the promise of another adventure coming!
November 23, 2024
Decent Middle Book
It's difficult to write a good second part of a trilogy. All the major players are already set up in the first book, and all the most exciting parts have to be saved for the end. This book started out slow, and there was a lot of political drivel throughout that I had a hard time following. However, the relationship between Marieke and Zev was as strong as ever, making it stand out and another enjoyable clean romance story. I'm looking forward to reading the conclusion.
It's difficult to write a good second part of a trilogy. All the major players are already set up in the first book, and all the most exciting parts have to be saved for the end. This book started out slow, and there was a lot of political drivel throughout that I had a hard time following. However, the relationship between Marieke and Zev was as strong as ever, making it stand out and another enjoyable clean romance story. I'm looking forward to reading the conclusion.
August 2, 2025
Fast-paced, Daring, and Dramatic
This book picks up in a dramatic way from the first one. The adventurous fast-paced, daring, dramatic, a touch swoony, and heart-wrenching. This will leave you in tears. Can’t wait to see how the finale unfolds.
This book picks up in a dramatic way from the first one. The adventurous fast-paced, daring, dramatic, a touch swoony, and heart-wrenching. This will leave you in tears. Can’t wait to see how the finale unfolds.
September 4, 2024
Good book!
I am going to be dying waiting for the third book! This is a really good story, and I can't wait to see what happens next!
I am going to be dying waiting for the third book! This is a really good story, and I can't wait to see what happens next!
August 31, 2024
Oh, sweet transparency
Thank goodness I'm a fast reader because I'm so grateful to finally have our protagonists on the same page committed to one another, with no secrets between them. Even though it's unclear whether his family knows that. Deborah Grace White continues to be one of my all-time favorites, and since she's the only one currently publishing at a reliable speed, she may be in the coveted #1 spot. For now, at least. I still love singing as magic, and her writing style is just lovely and accurate and clear, and I can not say enough good things. I even recommended her to my dentist and hygienist yesterday when they asked what I was reading. Can't wait for the next book, of course, but now that the relationship suspense is resolved, I can be slightly more patient at least. The last book's separation sucked and I just wanted them back together ASAP! Thank goodness Mari reached out.
Thank goodness I'm a fast reader because I'm so grateful to finally have our protagonists on the same page committed to one another, with no secrets between them. Even though it's unclear whether his family knows that. Deborah Grace White continues to be one of my all-time favorites, and since she's the only one currently publishing at a reliable speed, she may be in the coveted #1 spot. For now, at least. I still love singing as magic, and her writing style is just lovely and accurate and clear, and I can not say enough good things. I even recommended her to my dentist and hygienist yesterday when they asked what I was reading. Can't wait for the next book, of course, but now that the relationship suspense is resolved, I can be slightly more patient at least. The last book's separation sucked and I just wanted them back together ASAP! Thank goodness Mari reached out.
October 9, 2024
I did struggle a bit getting into this story, but once things started to happen and the story moved forward it was easy to keep going and soak up what was happening.
Marieke hasn't given up her desire to find out what has caused her land to dry up. She also wants to understand what Heart Song is. Zev just wants to live on his land and stay out of Oleands problems, unfortunately, the woman he cares about is involved and it is tearing him up inside. How can he be faithful to his family and to Marieke?
Marieke wants to know if Zev still cares and sends him a note, she is going back into the chasm and is going to talk to the woman who is in charge of the Monarchists. That cinches it for Zev, he can't let her do this on her own!
New characters are introduced and one character, only named, has a part to play in this story.
What has been muddy is becoming clearer.
This is a clean read, no bad language or sexual content.
Marieke hasn't given up her desire to find out what has caused her land to dry up. She also wants to understand what Heart Song is. Zev just wants to live on his land and stay out of Oleands problems, unfortunately, the woman he cares about is involved and it is tearing him up inside. How can he be faithful to his family and to Marieke?
Marieke wants to know if Zev still cares and sends him a note, she is going back into the chasm and is going to talk to the woman who is in charge of the Monarchists. That cinches it for Zev, he can't let her do this on her own!
New characters are introduced and one character, only named, has a part to play in this story.
What has been muddy is becoming clearer.
This is a clean read, no bad language or sexual content.
September 9, 2024
Wow! I must admit that I definitely did not expect the book to be like this. A Fractured Song took all the expectations I had gotten from the first book and surpassed all of them. Marieke and Zev's relationship was so sweet and I love how the series is not completely dedicated to their romance and how gradual the romance is. I'm also so glad that Marieke finds out Zev's secret in this book. The ending definitely took me by surprise and I don't know whether to be shocked or sad at what happened. While it isn't really a cliffhanger, it definitely feels like one and I NEED THE NEXT BOOK! I can't wait to have all the answers cleared up. I have to say that these two books in the Heartsong trilogy are definitely my favourite out of all of Deborah's books. I can't wait to read the rest of the story!
September 4, 2024
Gripping and Sweet
Another fantastic installment to the series! I am always impressed by Deborah Grace White’s ability to weave adventure and romance together so well!
The story started out with intensity and intriguing problems and never lost its fire. I was shocked by the reveals and swooned in the sweet moments between Marieke and Zev as they grew in their relationship together. This second book dealt with some difficult topics and yet left me uplifted and excited for the final installment in the series!
Seriously I cannot say how much I loved being surprised by the reveals in this book. And yet, hints at the reveal are now clear to me even way back from the first book. This book was very well written, as are all of Deborah Grace White’s books. Fantastic job!
Another fantastic installment to the series! I am always impressed by Deborah Grace White’s ability to weave adventure and romance together so well!
The story started out with intensity and intriguing problems and never lost its fire. I was shocked by the reveals and swooned in the sweet moments between Marieke and Zev as they grew in their relationship together. This second book dealt with some difficult topics and yet left me uplifted and excited for the final installment in the series!
Seriously I cannot say how much I loved being surprised by the reveals in this book. And yet, hints at the reveal are now clear to me even way back from the first book. This book was very well written, as are all of Deborah Grace White’s books. Fantastic job!
September 5, 2024
Wow! This book was absolutely incredible! There was such an amazing twist at the end. I knew that they would find Jade eventually, but I never thought she would be the person she is, although I guess I suspected it. I loved Zev and Marieke's relationship as Zev is such a steady person and Marieke is so determined to do what's right. We finally got answers, or more of a speculation, on why Oleand is deteriorating and the stakes just got higher. The book was so intriguing, I HAD to keep turning the pages. I don't know how I can wait for the next book. This book was amazing!
January 25, 2025
it’s perfect but with a cliffhanger
There it goes: book 2 of perfect blend of magical world and extremely sweet relationship growth that answers some questions and solves some mysteries only to create more puzzles.
The book is full of emotions, struggles, and unending supply of secrets. Add an easy, engaging style, plot that pulls you, and you’re ready to find book 3.
There it goes: book 2 of perfect blend of magical world and extremely sweet relationship growth that answers some questions and solves some mysteries only to create more puzzles.
The book is full of emotions, struggles, and unending supply of secrets. Add an easy, engaging style, plot that pulls you, and you’re ready to find book 3.
September 6, 2024
Loving this series
Like the title says, I am loving this series. As for this particular story, it follows form, and is full of action. It's what I expected in all the best ways. A good read.
Like the title says, I am loving this series. As for this particular story, it follows form, and is full of action. It's what I expected in all the best ways. A good read.
September 13, 2024
Mystery Continues to Grow
Great character progression! New adventures. More answers and even more questions. I look forward to seeing how the final book in the trilogy wraps things up.
Great character progression! New adventures. More answers and even more questions. I look forward to seeing how the final book in the trilogy wraps things up.
October 28, 2024
Still good, but this one dragged on for me. I get why Zev didn't tell her, but I feel like it dragged on too long and was obvious. I'm going to read the third book to finish the series but I'm not very enthusiastic to start it which is a shame.
January 25, 2025
4.5
Is anyone else hoping that Zev and Marieke meet all the couples over at Providore? I really enjoyed this. Normally, sequels are a bit of a disappointment, but boy, am I ready for the third book!
Is anyone else hoping that Zev and Marieke meet all the couples over at Providore? I really enjoyed this. Normally, sequels are a bit of a disappointment, but boy, am I ready for the third book!
September 3, 2024
The right questions
Asking questions is what Marieke does best. As mysterious deaths befall singers, she and Zev search for the cause of Oleand's failing vitality.
Asking questions is what Marieke does best. As mysterious deaths befall singers, she and Zev search for the cause of Oleand's failing vitality.
September 4, 2024
Excellent addition to the series
This was a fantastic read! Quick paced, some unexpected twists, and growth for both characters! Cannot wait for the final story.
This was a fantastic read! Quick paced, some unexpected twists, and growth for both characters! Cannot wait for the final story.
September 18, 2024
I really loved reading this book! I loved the characters and the plot! I had a hard time putting this really wonderful book down! I will be reading the next book in this really wonderful series!
October 14, 2024
Contains: kisses and some fighting
This felt a lot like a second book. It kinda set things up and answered some questions but there is a lot more left unresolved than resolved.
This felt a lot like a second book. It kinda set things up and answered some questions but there is a lot more left unresolved than resolved.
November 23, 2024
Riveting read
I love this world the author has created where singers control magic. I am intrigued by heartsong magic and can't wait to read the next book.
I love this world the author has created where singers control magic. I am intrigued by heartsong magic and can't wait to read the next book.
January 18, 2025
this is very clearly a middle book in a trilogy.
As with all Deborah Grace White books, this is well written, with strong character development and plot progression. But as expected, it lacks the new world interest of the first book, as well as the satisfactory ending of the third book.
As with all Deborah Grace White books, this is well written, with strong character development and plot progression. But as expected, it lacks the new world interest of the first book, as well as the satisfactory ending of the third book.
September 1, 2025
I couldn't help it. I jumped right into the next book. And oh, this one ends in tragedy! (Way to up the stakes, Deborah!) But the truth is out now and we just have to see what the characters do about it in the next book!
Marieke and Zev find their way back together again in this book, despite opposition from his family. Zev just can't help himself wanting to protect Marieke and I am here for it. They make several amazing discoveries (some of which you may not be surprised about if you've read The Singer Tales set in the same story world), and draw closer in trust.
I loved how Marieke tempered her curiosity about Zev's secrets, actively choosing to not push him with further questions when she could see they made him uncomfortable. She resolved to wait until he was ready to reveal himself. You can't tell me that isn't love.
Also, I just want to say that I really enjoy Deborah's writing. There are certain turns of phrase that are just *chef's kiss*. I can almost feel myself getting smarter by reading her writing! *laughing emoji*
Tropes etc:
*forbidden romance
*protective MMC
*magical revelations
*quest
*forced proximity
*search for truth
*stronger together
*magical creatures of legend
Content warning: farm fire, murderous intent, witnessing the murder/death of a loved one
Intimacy rating: 1 (non-descriptive kisses, pining)
Marieke and Zev find their way back together again in this book, despite opposition from his family. Zev just can't help himself wanting to protect Marieke and I am here for it. They make several amazing discoveries (some of which you may not be surprised about if you've read The Singer Tales set in the same story world), and draw closer in trust.
I loved how Marieke tempered her curiosity about Zev's secrets, actively choosing to not push him with further questions when she could see they made him uncomfortable. She resolved to wait until he was ready to reveal himself. You can't tell me that isn't love.
Also, I just want to say that I really enjoy Deborah's writing. There are certain turns of phrase that are just *chef's kiss*. I can almost feel myself getting smarter by reading her writing! *laughing emoji*
Tropes etc:
*forbidden romance
*protective MMC
*magical revelations
*quest
*forced proximity
*search for truth
*stronger together
*magical creatures of legend
Content warning: farm fire, murderous intent, witnessing the murder/death of a loved one
Intimacy rating: 1 (non-descriptive kisses, pining)
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