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Silver Song
As the last survivor, she expects no mercy from an enemy soldier.
At the end of a battle that destroyed her village, Karrah is left alone to face an invading army. Instead of attacking her, one of the soldiers helps her escape and hide.
Left with no choice but to accept aid from her enemy, she forges an unlikely friendship with the young man who risked his own life to save hers. As he repeatedly proves his commitment to help her, they begin to trust each other and embark on an ocean voyage to return her safely to her own people.
Assigned to serve as the ship’s navigator, her soldier guards Karrah through all the dangers of the voyage. She tries to ignore her growing feelings for him, as increasing violence between their peoples makes it dangerous for them to stay together.
Will she risk being discovered by her enemies, or leave behind the man who has come to mean everything to her?
At the end of a battle that destroyed her village, Karrah is left alone to face an invading army. Instead of attacking her, one of the soldiers helps her escape and hide.
Left with no choice but to accept aid from her enemy, she forges an unlikely friendship with the young man who risked his own life to save hers. As he repeatedly proves his commitment to help her, they begin to trust each other and embark on an ocean voyage to return her safely to her own people.
Assigned to serve as the ship’s navigator, her soldier guards Karrah through all the dangers of the voyage. She tries to ignore her growing feelings for him, as increasing violence between their peoples makes it dangerous for them to stay together.
Will she risk being discovered by her enemies, or leave behind the man who has come to mean everything to her?
- GenresFantasy
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2025
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March 13, 2026
I’m mostly underwhelmed yet also strangely disappointed, as this could have been a really interesting and nuanced story from the perspectives of two people bonding and falling in love from opposite sides of a war. I know that doesn’t sound original, but this one is in the fact that one group are invaders on the other’s soil for seemingly no reason at all aside from wishing to conquer it to the point of imprisoning and enslaving the natives of that land where our other lead comes from. Ripe for great conflicts, conversations, and nuance to a war both characters are dragged into and are trapped by, right?
Weellll…it doesn’t ever go there. The invasion just happens as bland as if I was reading a history textbook about a long ago war I have no emotional investment or attachment to, and that’s that basically. No detailed conflicts from the characters, no emotion, no depth, nothing. Gareth thinks about how his people did this to Karrah’s and if that would change her opinion of him and their growing relationship, but it’s fiinnne because it doesn’t ever go anywhere beyond his thoughts once, nor do they ever address or talk about it with each other. Yay, I love zero depth.
Then back to the battle of Karrah’s village (I’m kind of going all over the place, sorry!) that was super weird too as, like I said, I felt like I was reading a textbook rather than fiction as everything was so confusing and stilted with no life in the corpse whatsoever. But the most bizarre element (that was throughout the whole fight but stood out the most here) is when there’s only a few of Karrah’s people left and two are cut down…injured…captured? (it was SUPER unclear until they appeared later on alive) to reveal Karrah, who Gareth jumps in to save by faking her death so he can sneak her away by putting his armor on her to hide who she is—sounds fine, right? It should have been, but unfortunately the way it was written it seemed like everyone was just standing there watching them, it was so weird! There was no sense of flow, action, or motion of any kind around them which confused me as to how Gareth got her away without being told to kill her since nothing seemed to be happening around them to cover their escape! I’ve read and even written a lot of bad action scenes but this has got to be the worst one ever, wow.
Speaking of Gareth and Karrah they were…fine. Nothing about either of them stood out to me, they were nice, if a bit boring, characters who’d had terrible things happen to them and were generally good people. Okay, and? I wanted more about them and from them but they weren’t really there to give that to me, they were just…there. Their romance was also just fine. I appreciated that they at least had a language barrier to overcome but after that it was just okay, not something I was overly invested in despite the romance being the point of the whole book and the only part that got any decent attention.
My one positive is the author knows how to write an engaging blurb because all of her books sound really cool and dynamic, including this one and why I decided to try it. The downside is the insides of this book is very flat and dull in comparison with boring, generic characters and a boring, confusing plot line that don’t match up, almost as if the blurb and book were written by two different people.
Overall I don’t think she’s an author for me and I won’t pick up any more of her books, though I’m glad I at least tried her out.
‼️Content‼️
Violence: fighting with weapons (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed); a character’s hit with an arrow (not detailed)
Sexual: mild suggestive hints; kissing (not detailed)
Other: death and grief; people protect the existence of “Sacred Water” which possibly has healing powers (?)
Weellll…it doesn’t ever go there. The invasion just happens as bland as if I was reading a history textbook about a long ago war I have no emotional investment or attachment to, and that’s that basically. No detailed conflicts from the characters, no emotion, no depth, nothing. Gareth thinks about how his people did this to Karrah’s and if that would change her opinion of him and their growing relationship, but it’s fiinnne because it doesn’t ever go anywhere beyond his thoughts once, nor do they ever address or talk about it with each other. Yay, I love zero depth.
Then back to the battle of Karrah’s village (I’m kind of going all over the place, sorry!) that was super weird too as, like I said, I felt like I was reading a textbook rather than fiction as everything was so confusing and stilted with no life in the corpse whatsoever. But the most bizarre element (that was throughout the whole fight but stood out the most here) is when there’s only a few of Karrah’s people left and two are cut down…injured…captured? (it was SUPER unclear until they appeared later on alive) to reveal Karrah, who Gareth jumps in to save by faking her death so he can sneak her away by putting his armor on her to hide who she is—sounds fine, right? It should have been, but unfortunately the way it was written it seemed like everyone was just standing there watching them, it was so weird! There was no sense of flow, action, or motion of any kind around them which confused me as to how Gareth got her away without being told to kill her since nothing seemed to be happening around them to cover their escape! I’ve read and even written a lot of bad action scenes but this has got to be the worst one ever, wow.
Speaking of Gareth and Karrah they were…fine. Nothing about either of them stood out to me, they were nice, if a bit boring, characters who’d had terrible things happen to them and were generally good people. Okay, and? I wanted more about them and from them but they weren’t really there to give that to me, they were just…there. Their romance was also just fine. I appreciated that they at least had a language barrier to overcome but after that it was just okay, not something I was overly invested in despite the romance being the point of the whole book and the only part that got any decent attention.
My one positive is the author knows how to write an engaging blurb because all of her books sound really cool and dynamic, including this one and why I decided to try it. The downside is the insides of this book is very flat and dull in comparison with boring, generic characters and a boring, confusing plot line that don’t match up, almost as if the blurb and book were written by two different people.
Overall I don’t think she’s an author for me and I won’t pick up any more of her books, though I’m glad I at least tried her out.
‼️Content‼️
Violence: fighting with weapons (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed); a character’s hit with an arrow (not detailed)
Sexual: mild suggestive hints; kissing (not detailed)
Other: death and grief; people protect the existence of “Sacred Water” which possibly has healing powers (?)
April 22, 2025
Wonderful heartfelt plot twist! Integrity, compassion & passion unfold in this prequel to War’s Ending. Loved it!
September 2, 2025
This was just plain cute. A real heart warmer. I could picture it as a Disney movie. As short as it was, it was a cuteness compact of adventure, exciting twists, a fun plot, and a romance wholesome enough for a parent to be able to read this story to their kid at bedtime. Best of all, I just love stories that involve a ship adventure.
I dove into this book without reading the blurb or acknowledging the fact that this is a prequel to War’s Ending, which was a fun page-turner I had thoroughly enjoyed. I just went for it because it was a free fantasy read, and that sort of stuff lights up my book junkie crack pipe. When I’d began reading, some chapters in, I’d realized, “Hey, wasn’t such-and-such character in another book?” Then I read, after the story ended, that this is a War’s Ending prequel. I’d read that book four years ago. Now this book makes me want to revisit it.
I recommend A. J. Park fans read Silver Song and War’s Ending in order. The stories tie together in a way that, if this book was read as a stand-alone, there would appear to be a loose end. But this loose end is resolved in the next story.
I’m glad A. J. Park had written another story about these two clashing cultures. I could feel that she’s very much into them and their world, and I hope there’s more stories to come involving them.
I recommend Silver Song for lovers of the Fantasy genre who love an easy-to-follow, quick read with an adventurous plot that moves not to fast but never drags. And for those who prefer a clean, family friendly story with a minimal level of violence. Like with War’s Ending, Silver Song also sets a good example for young readers that everything is wrong about xenoph
I dove into this book without reading the blurb or acknowledging the fact that this is a prequel to War’s Ending, which was a fun page-turner I had thoroughly enjoyed. I just went for it because it was a free fantasy read, and that sort of stuff lights up my book junkie crack pipe. When I’d began reading, some chapters in, I’d realized, “Hey, wasn’t such-and-such character in another book?” Then I read, after the story ended, that this is a War’s Ending prequel. I’d read that book four years ago. Now this book makes me want to revisit it.
I recommend A. J. Park fans read Silver Song and War’s Ending in order. The stories tie together in a way that, if this book was read as a stand-alone, there would appear to be a loose end. But this loose end is resolved in the next story.
I’m glad A. J. Park had written another story about these two clashing cultures. I could feel that she’s very much into them and their world, and I hope there’s more stories to come involving them.
I recommend Silver Song for lovers of the Fantasy genre who love an easy-to-follow, quick read with an adventurous plot that moves not to fast but never drags. And for those who prefer a clean, family friendly story with a minimal level of violence. Like with War’s Ending, Silver Song also sets a good example for young readers that everything is wrong about xenoph
June 12, 2025
OUTSTANDING from start to finish
Silver Song. The beauty of that title and the eBook cover first drew me to it. And it wasn't long to see how it was the perfect title for this book. Loved the book, the people, and how much thought and details were put into this story. It really did tug on the emotions and I didn't want to put the book down until I finished it. What a great ove story between a young soldier, Gareth and a beautiful young woman of the island named Karrah. They were of two different nations, two different races and cultures but how beautiful was their relationship as it began to develop and throughout their very dangerous adventures. I enjoyed also seeing them struggling to learn each others language. Foreign to them. There is bigotry, hatred and love and those that helped them even though there were dangerous enemies from the soldier's invading country. They were also very well fleshed out as human beings. too. One of those helpers that I loved was Attla, the Captain of Silver Song,who was totally on Gareth's side . He put himself at great risk and was a delight !
The Horsemen when they enter into the story are impressive and so is their details of their bearing, armor honor and the fierceness of their fight. And as time goes on a deeper look into the love of their family, land and their culture.
There is also a 4 Chapter look into the next book, " War's Ending" that continues the story and I just have to get it on Amazon.
This author did an Awesome job and I'm keeping this book, for sure !
Silver Song. The beauty of that title and the eBook cover first drew me to it. And it wasn't long to see how it was the perfect title for this book. Loved the book, the people, and how much thought and details were put into this story. It really did tug on the emotions and I didn't want to put the book down until I finished it. What a great ove story between a young soldier, Gareth and a beautiful young woman of the island named Karrah. They were of two different nations, two different races and cultures but how beautiful was their relationship as it began to develop and throughout their very dangerous adventures. I enjoyed also seeing them struggling to learn each others language. Foreign to them. There is bigotry, hatred and love and those that helped them even though there were dangerous enemies from the soldier's invading country. They were also very well fleshed out as human beings. too. One of those helpers that I loved was Attla, the Captain of Silver Song,who was totally on Gareth's side . He put himself at great risk and was a delight !
The Horsemen when they enter into the story are impressive and so is their details of their bearing, armor honor and the fierceness of their fight. And as time goes on a deeper look into the love of their family, land and their culture.
There is also a 4 Chapter look into the next book, " War's Ending" that continues the story and I just have to get it on Amazon.
This author did an Awesome job and I'm keeping this book, for sure !
June 18, 2025
Honor, Bravery, Sacrifice, Devotion vs. Murder, greed, cruelty & slavery. Read on.
The story starts out slowly, I forced myself to continue. Then I realized I'd read several chapters and couldn't put the book down. One soldier realizes the treachery his commanding officer is doing. Others see it too but are afraid of being killed, so they remain silent. A whole village is murdered and those who survived are enslaved and threatened with death if they speak out. A young woman is saved by a soldier and smuggled onto a friend's ship while wearing a soldier's uniform. The captain agrees to keep them safe. The two learn each others language and fall in love. How this happened and what happens next is for you to find out when you read the book :)
The story starts out slowly, I forced myself to continue. Then I realized I'd read several chapters and couldn't put the book down. One soldier realizes the treachery his commanding officer is doing. Others see it too but are afraid of being killed, so they remain silent. A whole village is murdered and those who survived are enslaved and threatened with death if they speak out. A young woman is saved by a soldier and smuggled onto a friend's ship while wearing a soldier's uniform. The captain agrees to keep them safe. The two learn each others language and fall in love. How this happened and what happens next is for you to find out when you read the book :)
April 12, 2025
Heart felt love story
Although there is a war going on, A very unjust war, this is about love found in the midst of it. Unlike most stories, both characters are cinnamon roll types. Romeo and Juliet vibes, but not tragic. As a soldier, Gareth is in an impossible situation and it shows his character that he makes the only choice he can live with. Karrah is in a frightening situation made better by Gareth, but the odds are against them. Beautifully written story that pulled on my heart strings.
Although there is a war going on, A very unjust war, this is about love found in the midst of it. Unlike most stories, both characters are cinnamon roll types. Romeo and Juliet vibes, but not tragic. As a soldier, Gareth is in an impossible situation and it shows his character that he makes the only choice he can live with. Karrah is in a frightening situation made better by Gareth, but the odds are against them. Beautifully written story that pulled on my heart strings.
March 21, 2026
Gripping Tale of conquer and redemption
The slowly developed admiration that turns to love in this story is palpitable. He sees the bad things being done and can't help himself wanting to make them right. He is captured by her natural beauty at first sight. She is enchanted by his selflessness and strength. Fates conspire to throw them together. Very well written and you empathize with the characters. I can't wait to pick the next book in the series.
The slowly developed admiration that turns to love in this story is palpitable. He sees the bad things being done and can't help himself wanting to make them right. He is captured by her natural beauty at first sight. She is enchanted by his selflessness and strength. Fates conspire to throw them together. Very well written and you empathize with the characters. I can't wait to pick the next book in the series.
April 18, 2025
An Unexpected Love
A tender story of an unexpected love found among a conquering faction. So well written as AJ always does. You feel yourself being pulled into the story as if watching from afar! Can’t wait to read what happens next in Wars Ending!
Thank you AJ for continuing to write great, clean stories!
A tender story of an unexpected love found among a conquering faction. So well written as AJ always does. You feel yourself being pulled into the story as if watching from afar! Can’t wait to read what happens next in Wars Ending!
Thank you AJ for continuing to write great, clean stories!
May 25, 2025
Was, Invaders, friendship and love. Great writing and descriptions of environment. AJ even made sure that the characters could learn each other's language. I enjoyed this book and will look for the sequel. Hopefully more about the horses
September 1, 2025
Excellent preview
Silver Song sets the perfect stage for the series. Dynamic character development. Storyline is believable and exciting. Definitely getting War’s End to see what happens.
Silver Song sets the perfect stage for the series. Dynamic character development. Storyline is believable and exciting. Definitely getting War’s End to see what happens.
May 22, 2025
amazing
What an amazing little story! It was clean, uplifting, and had romance, war, and hope all in the same short story!
What an amazing little story! It was clean, uplifting, and had romance, war, and hope all in the same short story!
June 14, 2025
I enjoyed it, but it felt very rushed, then again it was also really short.
I plan on checking out the next book.
Content: some kisses, no swearing.
I plan on checking out the next book.
Content: some kisses, no swearing.
July 17, 2025
It’s really good. So good I’ve already started the next book in the series.
September 2, 2025
War's precursor
A novella that is perhaps a prequel to War's Ending as one of the minor characters is a major character in the novel. Another title could have been starting war.
A novella that is perhaps a prequel to War's Ending as one of the minor characters is a major character in the novel. Another title could have been starting war.
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