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Song of Mirth and Mayhem
A destitute bard. A forbidden faery bargain. When there's wyld magic in the music, what could possibly go wrong?
Nymariel Morren yearns for acceptance. Rejected by her elven kin for her dubious parentage, the aspiring entertainer is determined to make her own way doing what she loves most. It's no wonder that when a mysterious fae offers her a secret magical contract with access to faery music, she jumps at the chance despite the danger.
Using the wyld to enhance her performances brings her closer to the success she's been craving. But as an elusive and terrifying new enemy seeks to claim her magic and her life, Nym quickly realizes that her beloved music will bring either her salvation or her doom.
Nymariel Morren yearns for acceptance. Rejected by her elven kin for her dubious parentage, the aspiring entertainer is determined to make her own way doing what she loves most. It's no wonder that when a mysterious fae offers her a secret magical contract with access to faery music, she jumps at the chance despite the danger.
Using the wyld to enhance her performances brings her closer to the success she's been craving. But as an elusive and terrifying new enemy seeks to claim her magic and her life, Nym quickly realizes that her beloved music will bring either her salvation or her doom.
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 9, 2024
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January 23, 2025
Firstly, let me just say that I am in LOVE with this book. The characters have depth and complexity, the story is compelling, and the narrative flows beautifully.
Now, let me explain why.
Nymariel Morren is such a wonderful character, I was invested in her story by page Three. Even though she's an Elf in a fantasy world, she feels utterly relatable; her thoughts, her struggles, her triumphs, it's all relatable to the real World. I found myself empathizing with her struggles, cheering for her triumphs, and snickering along with the jokes.
And while Nym is very clearly the main story protagonist, her companions have not been left flat and uninteresting by any measure. Aeson's struggles with his allegiance to the Order, and his past actions, makes him endearing to me, and I want good things for him. Faraine's secret makes me want to be her! And Erevan, dear Erevan, our resident wyldling, I sense that he still has some secrets up his sleeve and I can't wait to find out what they are.
Zebermar is very villainous as a character, and at the same time there is subtext that suggests he is not the main antagonist of this World. The way he is written made me dislike him as a person, but love him as a character in the story. I am intrigued to find out who the main villain is though!
It's been a long time since I consumed a book by nibbles for the sheer pleasure of it, usually I devour them in one sitting. I felt the need to take the time to reflect on each nibble as well, to think about what had happened, and speculate about what might happen next (only to be surprised anyway!).
I can't recommend this book highly enough. In my mind, it's an instant Classic and stored on the same shelf as "Lord of the Rings" and "A Song of Ice and Fire". I can't wait to read the next installment!
Now, let me explain why.
Nymariel Morren is such a wonderful character, I was invested in her story by page Three. Even though she's an Elf in a fantasy world, she feels utterly relatable; her thoughts, her struggles, her triumphs, it's all relatable to the real World. I found myself empathizing with her struggles, cheering for her triumphs, and snickering along with the jokes.
And while Nym is very clearly the main story protagonist, her companions have not been left flat and uninteresting by any measure. Aeson's struggles with his allegiance to the Order, and his past actions, makes him endearing to me, and I want good things for him. Faraine's secret makes me want to be her! And Erevan, dear Erevan, our resident wyldling, I sense that he still has some secrets up his sleeve and I can't wait to find out what they are.
Zebermar is very villainous as a character, and at the same time there is subtext that suggests he is not the main antagonist of this World. The way he is written made me dislike him as a person, but love him as a character in the story. I am intrigued to find out who the main villain is though!
It's been a long time since I consumed a book by nibbles for the sheer pleasure of it, usually I devour them in one sitting. I felt the need to take the time to reflect on each nibble as well, to think about what had happened, and speculate about what might happen next (only to be surprised anyway!).
I can't recommend this book highly enough. In my mind, it's an instant Classic and stored on the same shelf as "Lord of the Rings" and "A Song of Ice and Fire". I can't wait to read the next installment!
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