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Song of Sorrow
(Sorrow #2)
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Sequel to STATE OF SORROW by best-selling fantasy author Melinda Salisbury.
Sorrow Ventaxis has won the election, and in the process lost everything...
Governing under the sinister control of Vespus Corrigan, and isolated from her friends, Sorrow must to find a way to free herself from his web and save her people. But Vespus has no plans to let her go, and he isn't the only ...more
Sorrow Ventaxis has won the election, and in the process lost everything...
Governing under the sinister control of Vespus Corrigan, and isolated from her friends, Sorrow must to find a way to free herself from his web and save her people. But Vespus has no plans to let her go, and he isn't the only ...more
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This might be my favorite series but its definitely my favorite duology (tho I haven´t read six of crows yet.)
The ending!! It was the perfect ending to this series. I couldn´t have imagined it differently. Tho I would´ve liked to read more about Luvian Fen.
The ending!! It was the perfect ending to this series. I couldn´t have imagined it differently. Tho I would´ve liked to read more about Luvian Fen.
4.5
PREREAD
*looks at cover*
*dies*
I can't wait, all of you! I want this book on my shelves! ...more
PREREAD
*looks at cover*
*dies*
I can't wait, all of you! I want this book on my shelves! ...more
I was in love with the first book I'm even more in love with that sequel.
I feel like it was a bit different from the first book as it was less focused on the politics. It was more focused on Sorrow understanding and learning how to be with her friends, family etc... You cannot rule a kingdom by yourself!
The characters were even more likeable, believable, and anything else positive!
I wasn't expecting that ending (or if I did I forgot when in the middle of the book as I was really committed!). I l ...more
I feel like it was a bit different from the first book as it was less focused on the politics. It was more focused on Sorrow understanding and learning how to be with her friends, family etc... You cannot rule a kingdom by yourself!
The characters were even more likeable, believable, and anything else positive!
I wasn't expecting that ending (or if I did I forgot when in the middle of the book as I was really committed!). I l ...more
"Sorrow - for that is all she brings us."
This is a hard review for me to write. A lot because I absolutely loved State of Sorrow, but mostly because I really like Melinda as a person, I find her so cool and share a lot of her ideas and visions of the world. I was even thinking how I would just like not to write a review for Song of Sorrow but then I also think I should be comfortable enough to share my own true feelings. I just do not want to be mean and I'm writing scared because I don't want M ...more
This is a hard review for me to write. A lot because I absolutely loved State of Sorrow, but mostly because I really like Melinda as a person, I find her so cool and share a lot of her ideas and visions of the world. I was even thinking how I would just like not to write a review for Song of Sorrow but then I also think I should be comfortable enough to share my own true feelings. I just do not want to be mean and I'm writing scared because I don't want M ...more
I already want to reread it 🙈
RTC
RTC
The ending disappointed me. :(
RTC
RTC
Mar 01, 2019
Kelly
rated it
it was amazing
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Absolutely flipping fantastic.
full review to come
full review to come
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Words cannot express my love for this book. I will return with a full review at some point.
And my fears about the love interest came true. Couldn't connect with the romance at all. Otherwise the book started strong, wobbled in the middle and managed to at least end kind of OK.
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This was nice, but the first book was so much better!
Reading this made me kind of angry. I really enjoyed the first book, it was one of my favourites last year but this conclusion was honestly a disappointment.
Full of tropes, boring, cliche and simplistic. I am too annoyed to write a proper review. The first 250 pages could have been easily cut down to 50, the last 100+ pages were a simplistic solution to a duology that deserved so much better than a standard happy ending. Making the first book a standalone would have been the better choice and I ...more
Full of tropes, boring, cliche and simplistic. I am too annoyed to write a proper review. The first 250 pages could have been easily cut down to 50, the last 100+ pages were a simplistic solution to a duology that deserved so much better than a standard happy ending. Making the first book a standalone would have been the better choice and I ...more
Ugh this is disappointing cause the first one had me looking forward to the conclusion so much. But the ending.... it’s like the author forgot what book she was writing? Or maybe gave up? Everything wrapped up simplistically and very unrealistically. This might be a byproduct of poor world building, there was no new information added just mainly what we knew from book 1. Where are the stakes???? No where.
First of all a want to say thank you to Melinda and Scholastic UK for sending me a free copy.
„Sorrow – for that is all she brings us.“
Song of Sorrow is the thrilling sequel to State of Sorrow and the last book in the series.
We go on a adventure full of emotions, betrayal, love and lots and lots of politics.
As in State of Sorrow we are getting more into Sorrow Ventaxis mind and feelings and follow her through an adventures and dangerous way of finding yourself , love and the strength and power to ...more
„Sorrow – for that is all she brings us.“
Song of Sorrow is the thrilling sequel to State of Sorrow and the last book in the series.
We go on a adventure full of emotions, betrayal, love and lots and lots of politics.
As in State of Sorrow we are getting more into Sorrow Ventaxis mind and feelings and follow her through an adventures and dangerous way of finding yourself , love and the strength and power to ...more
When I read State of Sorrow I fell in love with Melinda Salisbury's writing and the wonderful world she built in the book. When I could pre-order this book on her personal website and get it signed I did so right away. However, for some reason, I didn't read the book. It looked very pretty on the shelf, but it stood there for quite some time. For too long, actually. This morning I actually decided to finally change that.
And from start to finish it was once more a mesmerizing and amazingly well w ...more
And from start to finish it was once more a mesmerizing and amazingly well w ...more
Excellent stuff. Review to follow
I have had this series on my shelf for a long time: I admit freely that I bought the 1st book for the cover - a masterpiece of a cover - and that was delighted to hear from my friend Tara that the book was very good.
And it is, good, great in fact.
If this series is Salisbury debut let's hope she writes and writes and writes for years to come. This fantasy focuses on the intrigue and political machinations in a country which is founded on revolution against a mona ...more
I have had this series on my shelf for a long time: I admit freely that I bought the 1st book for the cover - a masterpiece of a cover - and that was delighted to hear from my friend Tara that the book was very good.
And it is, good, great in fact.
If this series is Salisbury debut let's hope she writes and writes and writes for years to come. This fantasy focuses on the intrigue and political machinations in a country which is founded on revolution against a mona ...more
I actually liked this more than the first book I think! The first 50-100 pages the main character annoyed me but it was so worth continuing.
I don't know why but I was super invested in the main characters and loved their relationships and interactions with each other.
The writing itself was super fast paced and easy to read I flew through this. It was also an advantage that there was no much explanation needed in this book as it just take soff where the last one left so you didn't really need to ...more
I don't know why but I was super invested in the main characters and loved their relationships and interactions with each other.
The writing itself was super fast paced and easy to read I flew through this. It was also an advantage that there was no much explanation needed in this book as it just take soff where the last one left so you didn't really need to ...more
4.5⭐️
Because that ending! I mean I get it. I know why it was as it was but I really wanted to know so...🤷🏻♀️
Also, I’ll take one Luvian Fen to go please 😉😄
Because that ending! I mean I get it. I know why it was as it was but I really wanted to know so...🤷🏻♀️
Also, I’ll take one Luvian Fen to go please 😉😄
May 22, 2020
Cora Tea Party Princess
marked it as did-not-finish
DNF for now because my copy started physically falling apart as I was reading it.
My fault entirely, I was reading it outside in the sun and it deteriorated the glue.
I read about 1/3 and it was absolutely excellent.
My fault entirely, I was reading it outside in the sun and it deteriorated the glue.
I read about 1/3 and it was absolutely excellent.
I am now dead. RIP Nikki, died from overdosing on an amazing book, 16th Feb 2109. 💀
I was lucky enough to win a copy of Song of Sorrow from the publisher. And this morning, when I finished my reread of State of Sorrow, I was therefore able to just dive back in. Pushing all my plans askew and gleefully indulging in the beauty that is this world. 😍😍
I have NO idea how I can possibly review this without spoilers, but I’m going to give it my best shot as it deserves people reading it unspoiled.
First ...more
I was lucky enough to win a copy of Song of Sorrow from the publisher. And this morning, when I finished my reread of State of Sorrow, I was therefore able to just dive back in. Pushing all my plans askew and gleefully indulging in the beauty that is this world. 😍😍
I have NO idea how I can possibly review this without spoilers, but I’m going to give it my best shot as it deserves people reading it unspoiled.
First ...more
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It didn’t take long for me to sink back into the storyline and it was pretty clear that Sorrow was not particularly enjoying her new role as Chancellor of Rhannon.
This book had a completely different feel to the first, I guess because Sorrow was in a position of power this time. Unfortunately a side effect of that power was that she was susceptible to bribery, friendship struggles and other tricky situations. I got the feeling she was overwhelmed by her new lifestyle and this led to her not alwa ...more
This book had a completely different feel to the first, I guess because Sorrow was in a position of power this time. Unfortunately a side effect of that power was that she was susceptible to bribery, friendship struggles and other tricky situations. I got the feeling she was overwhelmed by her new lifestyle and this led to her not alwa ...more
Jan 14, 2021
Josie Jaffrey
added it
I really enjoyed this conclusion to the duology, which was immensely satisfying.
I was worried to start with, because it was SO TENSE. I hate Vespas so much and the frustration in the first section of this book was extreme, particularly because Sorrow could have solved all her problems if she had just TALKED to people about them. Her reticence made me want to slap her, because this is the typical YA issue, isn’t it? But it was also right for the story, and the tension quickly dissipated as the st ...more
I was worried to start with, because it was SO TENSE. I hate Vespas so much and the frustration in the first section of this book was extreme, particularly because Sorrow could have solved all her problems if she had just TALKED to people about them. Her reticence made me want to slap her, because this is the typical YA issue, isn’t it? But it was also right for the story, and the tension quickly dissipated as the st ...more
This book was a nice read.
Frist I was sceptic because I didn’t enjoy the first book that much. But Song of Sorrow was better than expected. Although there was much of politics in it , which I don’t like that much, the books was exiting, funny and thrilling.
Most of the characters didn’t appeal to me, which was mainly because I think this group does not fit together.
But all in all it was a comfpy read; & I liked that it is a duology , which is a welcome change, instead of reading 3+ book series.
Frist I was sceptic because I didn’t enjoy the first book that much. But Song of Sorrow was better than expected. Although there was much of politics in it , which I don’t like that much, the books was exiting, funny and thrilling.
Most of the characters didn’t appeal to me, which was mainly because I think this group does not fit together.
But all in all it was a comfpy read; & I liked that it is a duology , which is a welcome change, instead of reading 3+ book series.
YES!!!!Everything was great, the ending could have been a bit different but otherwise everything was perfect!
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I don't know why this book made less of an impression than the first one, but it did. I still really loved it, but it didn't blow me away like State of Sorrow did. Then again, it still is a lovely book, mainly political driven, even when there is more romance than in the first one. I liked the ending, even when it seemed to be a bit easy at some points.
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OMG I LOVED THIS!
I was a massive fan of the first book of this duology and therefore I was so worried about what I was going to think of this (especially with the ending of the first book) so I'm so relieved I LOVED this.
I can't really make sense of my thoughts right now, but basically I love the characters (especially Luvian) and the ending was amazing, I may have teared up a bit. ...more
I was a massive fan of the first book of this duology and therefore I was so worried about what I was going to think of this (especially with the ending of the first book) so I'm so relieved I LOVED this.
I can't really make sense of my thoughts right now, but basically I love the characters (especially Luvian) and the ending was amazing, I may have teared up a bit. ...more
3,5 stars...I love the characters, especially Luvian, but the ending was WAY to rushed in my oppinion, so was the showdown with Vespus and Sorrow actions. The queer characters also felt forced to me, like nowadays there should be representation in books (which is great!) but that one couple seemed to me like the author just brought them together because there had to be queer people.
"We can't alter the past, but we can reshape the future."
I really enjoyed this book. I adore how atmospheric Melinda Salisbury's writing is, how every single word manages to lend itself to the feeling of the passage, whether it's sorrow, fear, pain or joy. ...more
I really enjoyed this book. I adore how atmospheric Melinda Salisbury's writing is, how every single word manages to lend itself to the feeling of the passage, whether it's sorrow, fear, pain or joy. ...more
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