Courting Balance

Of Astral and Umbral #2

by Bonnie L. Price, Thander Lin (Illustrator)

The God of Balance walks a dangerous tightrope. Thrown into a new culture, Arianna does her best to adapt while attending to her duties. When the God of Balance takes an interest in her, Arianna struggles to determine if reciprocating will break a taboo--or anger the curse that binds her. Nalithor intends to unravel the mystery that is Arianna, one way or another. If she's an imitation created by exiled gods, he will end her. With the Balance itself at stake, Arianna and Nalithor need to decide where they stand--with, or against each other, before it's too late.

710 pages, Paperback

Published March 18, 2019

About the author

Bonnie L. Price was born in 1990 and has lived in several different states. At the age of twelve, while living in rural Upstate New York, she turned to writing as a way to entertain herself. Without internet or TV, there was little else to do during the long, cold winters.

What started as a way to amuse herself soon became a passion, and she’s been writing ever since.

When she's not writing, she can be found playing games, tinkering with Photoshop, or spoiling her dog.

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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

Song of the Depths: A Why Choose Science Fantasy Adventure is a work of fiction in the steamy romance, reverse harem and science fiction and fantasy sub-genres, and was penned by author Bonnie L. Price. The first book in the series of the same name, this work is intended for mature adult reading audiences due to the presence of explicit language, scenes of violence, and some harrowing topics such as slavery and assault. The work follows the characters through their exploration of different cultures, physicality, and social structure whilst also unveiling a wider, more sinister plot as the wicked Empire plots death to the Syldrari race.

Author Bonnie L. Price has crafted a truly unique and stylish work of science fiction which offers readers a well-balanced approach to both the romance plot and the wider, cyberpunk thriller arc of the plot. In the series opener, we find ourselves well established in the Creshe Empire and introduced to its brutal ways very early on, which elicits a great deal of sympathy for the characters as they struggle to break free of their respective chains and forge a life for themselves amid the stringent regime. One of the aspects which I really wanted to celebrate throughout the book was its commitment to diversity, which encourages the readership to open their minds to gender and body type in a whole new way through the science fiction genre. Overall, I would certainly recommend Song of the Depths to fans of paranormal reverse harem who also want plenty of plot in their stories.

Reviews

[Janina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frustratingly delicious

The world built for this story is amazing. It is different and incredibly detailed.
It is the slowest burn romance I've ever read. It is painfully delicious however. I have no other way to explain it.
It is the longest, slowest burn book I've ever read but it was all the way entertaining.
Can't wait for the next one.