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My Favorite Song ~The Silver Siren~
In the land of Reveur there exists a legend of the Silver Siren—a monstrous being who with words alone can topple entire civilizations. People have long learned the legend, to fear those with silver hair, and to flee from those who dare mutter the words of Song!
Meet Kanon, a shy everyday high school student preparing for her graduation with a final tour of her school. Singing a mysterious sheet music she found in the school music room sends her to a fantastic alternate world of adventure, cursed Sorcerers, war-torn lands, monsters, and skilled mercenaries. But she soon learns that in this strange new world of magic and swordplay, she is perhaps the greatest threat of all. Will Kanon survive in this fantasy world where people view her as a nightmare made reality? Let the Song begin, for nothing else will save her…!
Meet Kanon, a shy everyday high school student preparing for her graduation with a final tour of her school. Singing a mysterious sheet music she found in the school music room sends her to a fantastic alternate world of adventure, cursed Sorcerers, war-torn lands, monsters, and skilled mercenaries. But she soon learns that in this strange new world of magic and swordplay, she is perhaps the greatest threat of all. Will Kanon survive in this fantasy world where people view her as a nightmare made reality? Let the Song begin, for nothing else will save her…!
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Published May 16, 2016
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June 2, 2016
I enjoyed this officially licensed doujin novel far more than I anticipated, and apart from some comma and apostrophe errors, the translation was well done. I'm not sure if I'm just tired of the basic male-oriented light novels we've seen lately, but this felt refreshing and I'll pick up volume two and check out the next series this company brings over.
Full review eventually appearing on ANN.
Full review eventually appearing on ANN.
September 18, 2016
The story is a unique take on the whole "is summoned to an alternate world" trope. This is for two reasons. First off, it is a girl instead of a guy, it is a shojo story, and finally she is viewed as - and we see in the story could possibly become (almost does become) - the legendary villain instead of the legendary hero.
The story begins with our protagonist and main heroine, Kanon, in a whole lotta trouble. She is in a strange place and surrounded by shocked looks as folks move in to arrest her. She quickly figures out that she a) isn't in Japan anymore, and b) isn't on earth anymore. She's also in genuine danger as she is feared to be the legendary "Silver Siren", whose mighty power exercised through song can bring kingdoms to their knees. Therefore, she is treated with almost universal fear with the official soldiers trying to kill her.
Her only hope of avoiding execution is to join forces with an enigmatic and ill-humored sorcerer named Rag, and the hired bodyguard Serene to rescue an imprisoned sorcerer who has the one thing that can send Kanon back to her world. Along the way, she learns tough lessons about how horrific problems like war and suffering aren't easy to overcome, but can be striven against because of hope.
The story is not the most consistently plotted read. the first and last third are truly exciting and heartwarming, while the middle third meanders a bit. That said, this a) only my opinion, and others might disagree, and b) if you get through that part, it is worth it.
Kanon is a truly likable though maddeningly naive character. Rag is a jerk with a heart of gold where both the "jerk" and the "heart of gold" parts are profound. But we find out in the story that he has reasons for his attitude. Liese is a loving and mature person that is a little sad. Both due to her physical limits and how much she must deal with at such a young age, she is quite tragic. To see the heroes bring her hope is wonderful. The other characters have not as much depth given to them, but enough to make them likable (or truly unlikable, for others).
I think as a start to the series, it does what it must do with introducing elements of the world the characters are in, while also keeping from being boring.
The story behind this is unique. Cross Infinite World is a press that helps little-known light novel hopefuls publish their stories. They first assist with polishing the manuscript, and then commission the illustrations, and then finally translate the works into English. It really is a novel concept that seems to have found some success in it's maiden outing. Moreover, they specialize in shojo and josei stories, which are not nearly as common. Especially for light novel translations in English.
I truly look forward to more in this story and from this press.
The story begins with our protagonist and main heroine, Kanon, in a whole lotta trouble. She is in a strange place and surrounded by shocked looks as folks move in to arrest her. She quickly figures out that she a) isn't in Japan anymore, and b) isn't on earth anymore. She's also in genuine danger as she is feared to be the legendary "Silver Siren", whose mighty power exercised through song can bring kingdoms to their knees. Therefore, she is treated with almost universal fear with the official soldiers trying to kill her.
Her only hope of avoiding execution is to join forces with an enigmatic and ill-humored sorcerer named Rag, and the hired bodyguard Serene to rescue an imprisoned sorcerer who has the one thing that can send Kanon back to her world. Along the way, she learns tough lessons about how horrific problems like war and suffering aren't easy to overcome, but can be striven against because of hope.
The story is not the most consistently plotted read. the first and last third are truly exciting and heartwarming, while the middle third meanders a bit. That said, this a) only my opinion, and others might disagree, and b) if you get through that part, it is worth it.
Kanon is a truly likable though maddeningly naive character. Rag is a jerk with a heart of gold where both the "jerk" and the "heart of gold" parts are profound. But we find out in the story that he has reasons for his attitude. Liese is a loving and mature person that is a little sad. Both due to her physical limits and how much she must deal with at such a young age, she is quite tragic. To see the heroes bring her hope is wonderful. The other characters have not as much depth given to them, but enough to make them likable (or truly unlikable, for others).
I think as a start to the series, it does what it must do with introducing elements of the world the characters are in, while also keeping from being boring.
The story behind this is unique. Cross Infinite World is a press that helps little-known light novel hopefuls publish their stories. They first assist with polishing the manuscript, and then commission the illustrations, and then finally translate the works into English. It really is a novel concept that seems to have found some success in it's maiden outing. Moreover, they specialize in shojo and josei stories, which are not nearly as common. Especially for light novel translations in English.
I truly look forward to more in this story and from this press.
September 24, 2016
Quick! Name a light novel!
You got one?
Did you guess Sword Art Online? Kizumonogatari? No Game No Life? Something else? Well, I am not psychic, so I can’t guess the title you chose. But I am almost 100% positive you picked a series that targets males. It’s not that females can’t enjoy these series, but light novels for females have been nearly non-existent in the English-language market.
Well, Cross Infinite World hopes to end that trend. Their first release is My Favorite Song ~The Silver Siren~ Vol. 1, the opening volume to Kairi Aragusuku’s web-published series.
Available only as a digital ebook, My Favorite Song ~The Silver Siren~ stars Kanon, a normal girl preparing for graduation and the real world outside of school. Instead, thanks to some mysterious sheet music, she finds herself in another world, the land of Reveur. The people here are recovering from war, but they believe Kanon is the legendary Silver Siren who will destroy their country with the power of song. Kanon is quickly imprisoned, but a mysterious man promises to return her to Earth. With the help of a Sorcerer named Rag, his pet monster Boo, and the mercenary Serene, the group sets off on a journey.
Click the link to read the full review of My Favorite Song ~The Silver Siren~
You got one?
Did you guess Sword Art Online? Kizumonogatari? No Game No Life? Something else? Well, I am not psychic, so I can’t guess the title you chose. But I am almost 100% positive you picked a series that targets males. It’s not that females can’t enjoy these series, but light novels for females have been nearly non-existent in the English-language market.
Well, Cross Infinite World hopes to end that trend. Their first release is My Favorite Song ~The Silver Siren~ Vol. 1, the opening volume to Kairi Aragusuku’s web-published series.
Available only as a digital ebook, My Favorite Song ~The Silver Siren~ stars Kanon, a normal girl preparing for graduation and the real world outside of school. Instead, thanks to some mysterious sheet music, she finds herself in another world, the land of Reveur. The people here are recovering from war, but they believe Kanon is the legendary Silver Siren who will destroy their country with the power of song. Kanon is quickly imprisoned, but a mysterious man promises to return her to Earth. With the help of a Sorcerer named Rag, his pet monster Boo, and the mercenary Serene, the group sets off on a journey.
Click the link to read the full review of My Favorite Song ~The Silver Siren~
October 7, 2016
I really wanted to like this book more being a shoujo titles, however as usual it's the shitty shoujo titles with the highly misogynistic men that get localized.
First of all they don't use the honorifics and in this story it's highly relied upon. People of the same age aren't going to call each other "Miss" and '-san' does not equal 'miss/ms.' It's not the same thing no matter how many translators want to scream it is. So of course we get "Lady Leise" instead of Liese-sama and "master Laut" who is only 10.
As for the story itself, this book is really more about Rag and his shitty man quest to be the most asshole character ever. People want to scream about "Mary Sues" and such garbage but he's pretty much the embodiment of one and everyone probably thinks he's cool.
Meanwhile Kanon our protagonist is so inept at everything she needs the male characters help to even use her all destructive power. Fancy that.
Of course Rag Evans is the epitome of a misogynist and we are supposed to be rooting for Kanon and him together, however I'd rather he died horribly at the start.
Next is Serne who the author describes as mature, only she wearing next to nothing (to allow for greater movement you see, something men don't need?) has no muscle definition and shoves chibi-Rag into her breasts at every chance she gets. Explain how she is mature? She's a cheap laugh at strong women and how they are broken in some form or fashion.
Kanon is the inept, next to useless hero whom we are following and is it painful.
Then there are the People of Darkness. I am not joking. They work on plantations for the benefit of Renforcer and are sold into slavery. They are all starving and impoverished and yeah. Kanon our fair skinned hero has to show up and save them from their exploitation. At least the author didn't decide to make them all savages in the bushes with blow pipes and scary masks. So at least there is that.
Overall the crappy translation mixed with yet another shoujo with misogyny in it doesn't really make for an enjoyable read. I really wish someone would translate decent shoujo.
First of all they don't use the honorifics and in this story it's highly relied upon. People of the same age aren't going to call each other "Miss" and '-san' does not equal 'miss/ms.' It's not the same thing no matter how many translators want to scream it is. So of course we get "Lady Leise" instead of Liese-sama and "master Laut" who is only 10.
As for the story itself, this book is really more about Rag and his shitty man quest to be the most asshole character ever. People want to scream about "Mary Sues" and such garbage but he's pretty much the embodiment of one and everyone probably thinks he's cool.
Meanwhile Kanon our protagonist is so inept at everything she needs the male characters help to even use her all destructive power. Fancy that.
Of course Rag Evans is the epitome of a misogynist and we are supposed to be rooting for Kanon and him together, however I'd rather he died horribly at the start.
Next is Serne who the author describes as mature, only she wearing next to nothing (to allow for greater movement you see, something men don't need?) has no muscle definition and shoves chibi-Rag into her breasts at every chance she gets. Explain how she is mature? She's a cheap laugh at strong women and how they are broken in some form or fashion.
Kanon is the inept, next to useless hero whom we are following and is it painful.
Then there are the People of Darkness. I am not joking. They work on plantations for the benefit of Renforcer and are sold into slavery. They are all starving and impoverished and yeah. Kanon our fair skinned hero has to show up and save them from their exploitation. At least the author didn't decide to make them all savages in the bushes with blow pipes and scary masks. So at least there is that.
Overall the crappy translation mixed with yet another shoujo with misogyny in it doesn't really make for an enjoyable read. I really wish someone would translate decent shoujo.
January 13, 2018
Decent read with likable characters. Rather predictable with little in terms of plot, but you aren't left wondering why something is happening - character motivations are understandable.
While it's an enjoyable read, it does have some issues in regards to the common sense of the people native to the world Kanon ends up in. The characters that the main cast meet and join up with seem to be awfully adaptable and tolerant to an extant that simply doesn't make sense, especially when you then contrast it with those that oppose the main cast. Why is there such a lapse in the common sense between the friendly characters and the not-so-friendly ones?
Either way, it's worth a read if you like a rather light light novel, the flaws are easily overlooked if you just go with it, so enjoyment is, as it so often is, entirely up to the reader.
While it's an enjoyable read, it does have some issues in regards to the common sense of the people native to the world Kanon ends up in. The characters that the main cast meet and join up with seem to be awfully adaptable and tolerant to an extant that simply doesn't make sense, especially when you then contrast it with those that oppose the main cast. Why is there such a lapse in the common sense between the friendly characters and the not-so-friendly ones?
Either way, it's worth a read if you like a rather light light novel, the flaws are easily overlooked if you just go with it, so enjoyment is, as it so often is, entirely up to the reader.
January 1, 2018
In a world where music scares the masses, Kannon, a normal girl from Japan who loves to sing, is thrust into a very well built fantasy world. She quickly discovers she is the silver siren a being said to bring the end of the world through song.
Dodging authorities Kannon endeavours to find her way home with the help of the grumpy sorcerer Rag as she slowly sees the darkness of this world.
Silver Siren was an enjoyable light novel that didn't hold back building prejudice, war and realism into its world.
Dodging authorities Kannon endeavours to find her way home with the help of the grumpy sorcerer Rag as she slowly sees the darkness of this world.
Silver Siren was an enjoyable light novel that didn't hold back building prejudice, war and realism into its world.
March 10, 2022
I thought the plot was a bit too clunky.
June 4, 2016
I tend to bounce around looking for new reads all the time, as I am a very fast reader. By the time I find one story, I am already looking for the next. Recently I have started delving into Light Novels, and more specifically female protagonists in cross over worlds.
I am actually surprised at how few female protagonists there are in licensed Light Novels. In fact, this might be one of the only ones I have actually found…at least so far.
The writing is decent and easy to follow. The translator did a good job handling the first person narrative and songs found throughout the story. The hidden powers are fairly unique, and the world is a little different from the usual types in this genre. I enjoyed the comedy more than anything; the back and forth between Rag and Serene was hilarious.
The fact this story does not have anime or manga to its name is quite unique for me, as I haven’t really found any Light Novels that do not have other media already in English. That is probably why I did not hear anything about it until I stumbled across it on Amazon.
I would recommend this for anyone who is into the fantasy genre, Japanese Light Novels, female protagonists, strong male leads, and strong female side characters. If you have the time, give it a read.
I am actually surprised at how few female protagonists there are in licensed Light Novels. In fact, this might be one of the only ones I have actually found…at least so far.
The writing is decent and easy to follow. The translator did a good job handling the first person narrative and songs found throughout the story. The hidden powers are fairly unique, and the world is a little different from the usual types in this genre. I enjoyed the comedy more than anything; the back and forth between Rag and Serene was hilarious.
The fact this story does not have anime or manga to its name is quite unique for me, as I haven’t really found any Light Novels that do not have other media already in English. That is probably why I did not hear anything about it until I stumbled across it on Amazon.
I would recommend this for anyone who is into the fantasy genre, Japanese Light Novels, female protagonists, strong male leads, and strong female side characters. If you have the time, give it a read.
June 4, 2016
My Favorite Song is the first shoujo light novel I have read in a while, and probably one of the first in English. This book takes you on a ride as Kanon journeys through a foreign land as she finds her way home after being transported there while singing a song. The characters are interesting and adds to the flavour. There is never a dull moment in the story as Kanon encounters different issues as she meets new people and ventures into different parts of the land.
You will like this book if you are into fantasy and adventure, especially if you like the whole 'ending up in a different world' genre.
You will like this book if you are into fantasy and adventure, especially if you like the whole 'ending up in a different world' genre.
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