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Sisters of Sword and Song

Rebecca Ross (Goodreads Author)

4.11 · Rating details · 2,168 ratings · 584 reviews

From the author of The Queen’s Rising comes a thrilling YA stand-alone fantasy about the unbreakable bond between sisters. Perfect for fans of Ember in the Ashes, Sky in the Deep, and Court of Fives.

After eight long years, Evadne will finally be reunited with her older sister, Halcyon, who has been proudly serving in the queen’s army. But when Halcyon appears earlier than ...more

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Jun 26, 2020 jessica rated it really liked it · review of another edition

i did not expect to enjoy this as much as i did, so what a surprise gem this turned out to be.

what i had the most fun with was the world building. i was so into the ancient greece vibes, the olive groves, the legions, and the gods. the characters are easy to root for and their cause is exciting.

also, i appreciate that this is a standalone. most YA fantasy stories come in the form of a series and sometimes (aka most of the time) i dont want to commit to multiple books (hence the many series i ha ...more

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Dec 31, 2019 Helena of Eretz ✰ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: greco-roman, young-adult, book-box, hardback, best-of-2020, favourites, arcs, signed

I received this complimentary ARC from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.

AND THE WINNER OF THE PRETTIEST COVER GOES TO...😍

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I loved this so, so, so much!!!

This beautifully-written standalone takes place in an alternate Ancient Greek world with its own unique mythology. Each of the nine “divines” (gods) left behind an earthly relic for humankind, some of which were never recovered, and each relic has its own magical properties:

1. Magda (mother goddess of the sun) – the Sunstone Ring ...more

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Jul 30, 2020 Arini rated it really liked it · review of another edition

3.5 Stars

Ahh this is so tender and sweet and gentle and lovely! It feels like a hug and letting out a sigh of contentment.

Characters
The main characters are underdogs who possess the strength and courage that of a lion. These are whom they reminded me of:

✓ Evadne → Maia Tamarin from Spin the Dawn
✓ Halcyon → Helene Aquilla from An Ember in the Ashes
✓ Damon → Silas from Sorcery of Thorns

Their rather soft demeanor made me crave for one of those tropey characters who is sunshiney, full of life, ...more

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Jun 04, 2020 NReads marked it as to-read

I love books with interesting family dynamics

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Jul 05, 2020 Sara rated it liked it

Shelves: fiction, young-adult, fantasy, arc

ARC received in exchange for an honest review ⚔️

Evadne’s older sister Halcyon has spent eight years away from home, serving in the queen’s army. She’s the shining star of her family, the descendants of a fallen disgraced God, and they’re incredibly proud. So when Halcyon appears on the eve on her return, looking anything but the proud daughter returning home, Evadne knows something is wrong. Halcyon is on the run, hunted by her commander and charged with murder. Halcyon’s punishment for such a c ARC received in exchange for an honest review ⚔️

Evadne’s older sister Halcyon has spent eight years away from home, serving in the queen’s army. She’s the shining star of her family, the descendants of a fallen disgraced God, and they’re incredibly proud. So when Halcyon appears on the eve on her return, looking anything but the proud daughter returning home, Evadne knows something is wrong. Halcyon is on the run, hunted by her commander and charged with murder. Halcyon’s punishment for such a crime is severe, but Evadne is convinced there’s more to Halcyon’s story than meets the eye – and takes on part of her sentence in order to clear her name. But Evadne may be taking on more than she can handle – there’s discourse in the magical courts, and rumblings in the forbidden mountain that hint are bigger threats, and fates worse than death if Evadne continues to pry.

I really liked the setting for this, which places it somewhere in between Ancient Greek and Roman mythology, where individuals are descendants of Gods who use to roam the Earth and grant their specific powers to their children. The Gods controlled all aspects of nature, from the earth to the sun and wind, until they grew tired of humanity and moved on. All that’s left of them is the magical ichor that runs in some of their descendants, known as mages, and a number of magical relics that will help the wielder control the power of whichever God’s essence is imbued within. I do think that it could have been expanded on however, especially the aspects involving the mages – who are not able to transcribe their magic as it will not stay on scrolls, meaning it must be sung. I liked the connection between the written word, stories and magic and the overarching belief that everything is interlinked throughout nature – but I think the author could have took this further, and added more depth to these descriptions.

I also liked the overall relationship between the two sisters. Throughout the novel there’s a strong connection between Halcyon and Evadne, even when they spend a good portion of the story apart from each other. There’s a clear message of sisterhood and eternal bonds, protection and supporting one another, and their love and deeper connection towards each other shines through in the story. Anyone who enjoys strong female, sister relationships in books will love this. The two sisters are also incredibly strong, powerful women in completely different ways and at times there are important conversations about being strong women in a world surrounded by men. I also really enjoyed Evadne and Damon’s relationship together. It’s sweet, with an obvious connection that doesn’t feel forced or overpowering to the story.

I will say that this reads as rather ‘young’ YA, and the writing feels a little stilted in places – especially within conversations between characters, which can come across as too formal and stiff. I also found the plot itself to be rather underwhelming, lacking in the substance and depth that I was expecting. There’s a lot of talk about the Gods, but we see very little of their backstory beyond mentions of an underworld, which left me feeling a little flat. I also found that because we don’t really see a lot of the queen and Selene, their character development is left to the minimal, and as such also underwhelming. Nothing feels like a threat, and as such there doesn’t seem to be any sense of urgency to the mission Evadne finds herself on. There’s no real tension.

Wonderful setting, this falls a little short in the story telling, but the sister relationship is beautiful to see unfold.
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Aug 19, 2020 Grace rated it really liked it

This was a beautiful stand-alone fantasy read, immersive, entertaining and with unlikely heroes.
Here is how the story goes...There was once an enchanted queen turned puppet by people who meant the kingdom harm. Then there were two sisters, who loved each other very much, the older sister, Halcyon was a trained warrior, and the younger Evadne, a humble farmer. They all lived in a magical land where powerful mages were the bad guys... the fate of the sisters got intertwined with the people trying ...more

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Jun 17, 2019 Stephanie L marked it as on-the-radar

Shelves: young-adult, 2020-publications

My classical heart just cannot because this looks so good:
- sisters
- ancient Greece
- magic and myths
- girls in bronze armor
- olive gardens
- ancient Greece

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Dec 08, 2019 Chloe rated it it was amazing

*Spoiler free*

I originally sort of pushed this book to the side. It sounded good, but something I would get to in the future. I'm not sure what pulled me back to it, but I decided I really wanted to read it. My friend is a huge fan of this author (hi Mo!), so I knew I wanted to at least give it a try. Plus, I'm finding that I'm really drawn to sisters stories. And one of the sisters takes on part of the other sister's punishment? And its a fate worse than death? But the punishment isn't describe *Spoiler free*

I originally sort of pushed this book to the side. It sounded good, but something I would get to in the future. I'm not sure what pulled me back to it, but I decided I really wanted to read it. My friend is a huge fan of this author (hi Mo!), so I knew I wanted to at least give it a try. Plus, I'm finding that I'm really drawn to sisters stories. And one of the sisters takes on part of the other sister's punishment? And its a fate worse than death? But the punishment isn't described and we have no idea what it could be. Yes, that sounded like something I wanted to read and something I wanted to know more of.

After reading this one, I can understand where Mo's love of this author comes from. I'm ready to scream my love of this book from the rooftops.

Alright, I'm not quite where to start. I guess I'll start with the world. Wow, it was something to behold. It's absolutely gorgeous, in a soft feeling kind of way. There are dark parts and there are evil things that are apart of it. Gods trapped beneath mountains, a mage who sends phantoms to protect the mountain, and some people who are horrible. Still, the beauty of it shines through. Halcyon and Evadne's home is in a grove with olive trees and it has tons of sunshine. I honestly thought it was just really beautiful.

And this world has mages and scribes and warriors, and I just found everything about it so brilliant. I loved every part it of, from mountain with evil in its depths to the city where Evadne has to go to serve part of her sentence. It fit the story really, really well and it shined through.

I also really loved the characters. Halcyon and Evadne were so different. Halcyon is a warrior and she wants to fight. Evadne is softer, but no less fierce. She craves magic, but does not have any. So, she finds other ways to help and her own ways to fight. The sisters love each other so much and they are willing to do anything for each other. Their bond was so strong and I loved seeing how much they loved each other. It felt really special.

The familial relationships were also something really amazing. I love seeing parents who adore their children. Evadne and Halcyon have a big family, and they all live in the grove together. I loved all of them and I loved seeing them interact. They all cared so deeply for each other.

Even the characters who weren't related by blood, but shared that familial connected was something I really loved. There was pain ingrained in these relationships (I have to be vague because of spoilers!), and situations that had no right answer to them. But there is still love underneath everything. I really, really liked seeing those relationships play out and how they developed. It wasn't something I've seen in a lot of books before, but I really liked see it. It was complicated and it was painful, but it was also full of love.

There is also a male main character that I seriously adored. He was so kind. He wasn't kind to make people happy or anything like that, he was kind because that's the kind of person he was. I dunno, but it felt really special to me. He was a really solid guy, because that's who he was at his core. He was kind and I know that seems like a small word, but it felt really big to me. Plus, it created the sweetest romance and some of the things he said made my heart want to explode out of my chest.

I also loved how magic and the gods were integrated into this book. They weaved themselves into the plot. I don't quite know how to describe them other than they were fascinating.

Alright, maybe I should take about the actual plot haha. IT WAS VERY VERY GOOD. It's cloaked in secrets and filled with that complicated pain. And there are so many plot twists. There was one near the beginning and even then I was shocked. I loved how information was withheld from the reader to build suspense. It didn't feel frustrating, it felt like a very calculated move and it created a feeling that I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. It was really smart.

The plot was big and was something that felt world ending. But, this book is a standalone. I feel like it could have been more than one book, but I also like that it wasn't. It's packed full of so much, but not in a way that feels overwhelming. Everything that happens has it's place. Plus, I liked that everything was wrapped up in the end!

Ah, I can't say enough good things about this book. There were magical relics, hidden alliances, complicated pain, familial relationships, an amazing male character, amazing female characters, magic, scribes, mountains with evil within them, and so much more. I really, really loved this book. It was so good! ...more

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Jun 23, 2020 Francesca ❆ rated it really liked it

Thank you so much HarperTeen (HarperCollins) for providing me a free copy through Edelweiss in exchange of an honest review.

3,5 (rounded to four) stars for this wonderful tale about two sisters that will do anything for each other.

CHARACTERS:
The main protagonists, sisters Evadne and Halcyon, are the complete opposite: one is timid, with dreams too big for her and a bit of a wallflower, often living in the shadow of her big sister; the other is confident, skilled and dedicated.
Each mildly envy t ...more

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Jun 29, 2020 Lisa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2020, arc

Ross is a masterful storyteller. Her writing is descriptive and immersive - the gods, missing relics, selfless sacrifice, slow burn romance and hidden strength.

I seriously couldn’t get enough of this story. There are some incredible reveals, but they didn’t steal the show by overpowering the story.

Highly recommended. A fantastic and well-crafted fantasy.

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Oct 24, 2020 Darce rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-stars, kick-ass-heroines, romance, buddy-reads, mystery, fantasy-adventure

buddy read with Laysa and the lovely Karen in the Buddy Reads group!

ahh i'm glad i finally got this off my TBR list, it was such fun! the sisters had the CUTEST relationship and the magic was brilliant, my only disappointment was the romance, but honestly i could overlook that for the gorgeous relationship between Hal and Eva!

i'm so glad i finally read this and i'm so glad it was a buddy read!! thanks babes :)) ...more

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Jan 05, 2021 Intisar Khanani rated it it was amazing

A love letter to sisterhood. Plenty of twists, betrayal, and sorrow, alongside magic, divine relics, and... did I mention sisters? Recommend!

Actual rating: 4.5

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Jun 04, 2020 Rosaline (Rosaline's Rolls & Scrolls) marked it as maybe-read

Shelves: something-of-something-and-somethin

Well, now I have a brand new shelf titled: Something of Something and Something.

Seriously, stop! The book world would be a better place if these YA formulas ceased to exist. I'm taking a lonely crusade against these Something of Something and Something titles.
It's getting old and I need a new source of entertainment!

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Mar 29, 2020 ♡ jules ♡ marked it as to-read

Shelves: ebook-tbr-pile, fantasy, tbr-2020-2021, young-adult, less-than-500-pages, paranormal, retellings-fairytales-mythology, new-to-me-author, zzz-coverporn, 2020-release

ancient greek world? close bond between sisters? slow burn romance? rebecca ross is serving.

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Jul 17, 2020 Andy’s Vengeance marked it as to-read

Shelves: owned, hardcover, owned-tbr

The last time I was drawn to a book because of its pretty cover, it sucked. Hopefully this one doesn't. ...more

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Jul 29, 2020 Nadine rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

this is probably more of a 4 star book but im rounding up because of that ending 😭😭

Evadne, my heart. My chorus. I would sing with you until the end of days. I would sing with you until my bones turned to dust.

This book was seriously a breath of fresh air. Don't be fooled by the slow start - it does not go where you think it will go from reading the synopsis. I loved the simplicity and originality of the narrative. The world is built on what is a fairly basic set of rules, and yet it vibrates ...more

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Apr 19, 2020 Isabel Ibañez rated it it was amazing

Incredibly lovely.

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Jun 18, 2020 Uma | Books.Bags.Burgers rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, arc, fantasy, book-from-publisher

(A huge thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss for the eARC of the book)

The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross is one of those books that took me by surprise. I hadn't expected it to love it so much but I did and I think the author's latest book makes me feel so too. It definitely exceeded expectations and I read it in almost one sitting.

~5 REASONS TO READ THIS BOOK ASAP~

~Underdog protagonists who will make you feel and root for them~

Something I've loved in the author's previous duology i ...more

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Aug 03, 2020 Emily Murphy rated it it was amazing

I will read anything Rebecca Ross writes. Her writing, characters, worlds, and relationships are so lovely.

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Jun 10, 2020 The Nerd Daily rated it really liked it

Originally published on The Nerd Daily | Review by Tasha Leigh

The worldbuilding and imagery associated with Sisters of Sword and Song was very good and draws the reader into the world that Ross has created. It has a beautiful but simple cover that draws the eye and intrigues the mind. The map is relatively plain but provides a reference to which one can refer when attempting to understand where everyone is throughout the narrative. While the majority of the characters were a little on the dull s ...more

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Jul 01, 2020 Jewel rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Recommended to Jewel by: Uma | Books.Bags.Burgers

Shelves: fantasy-n-to-z, wishlist

I would recommend "Sisters of Sword of Song" to you if you love:

1.) inspiring sisterly bonds - As much as I appreciate a good romance, I want to read more books with awesome sibling relationships as the driving force. As an only child, I'm crazy about this trope so this book was such a joy. Even though Halcyon and Evadne had very different strengths and envied each other at times, I felt the unconditional love between them. The way those two brave girls supported each other was the most heartwar I would recommend "Sisters of Sword of Song" to you if you love:

1.) inspiring sisterly bonds - As much as I appreciate a good romance, I want to read more books with awesome sibling relationships as the driving force. As an only child, I'm crazy about this trope so this book was such a joy. Even though Halcyon and Evadne had very different strengths and envied each other at times, I felt the unconditional love between them. The way those two brave girls supported each other was the most heartwarming and unforgettable thing about this standalone novel.

2.) underrated heroes with quiet and enduring strength - I was cheering for Evadne and Damon all throughout this novel. They intrigued me right from the beginning and I admired them even more as the story progressed. They were not divinely gifted in terms of physical and magical prowess, but damn, I was in awe of them because they persevered even when hope seemed lost.

3.) lovely slow-burn romance - I don't mind a predictable romance as long as it's well-written. Aside from the believable way Damon and Evadne fell in love with each other, another thing I appreciated about their relationship was the emphasis on mutual respect. You'd see the importance of consent, patience, and giving each other space. Damon and Evadne showed that true love's NOT really about the grand romantic gestures. It's about being consistent in showing your respect, trust, and love through the good and bad times.

4.) complex antagonist - I was only impressed by one of them and that's Commander Straton. Even when I wanted to punch him, I couldn't help but sympathize with him. On the other hand, during some of his tender moments, I wanted to shake some sense into him and yell: "OMG WILL YOU PLEASE FORGET ABOUT YOUR DAMN PRIDE FOR A FEW MINUTES?!?!?!"

5.) immersive world-building inspired by Greek mythology - You wouldn't suffer from a bad case of info dump. Even if you aren't familiar with Greek mythology, the author made it easy for us to familiarize ourselves with the magic system of this world. I really enjoyed the stories about the gods and goddesses and would have appreciated more! ...more

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Apr 28, 2020 Deekay rated it it was amazing

A tale of two sisters and their journey to save the kingdom from evil forces. It was full of magic, dangerous adventures, tough challenges, and sweet moments.

This book exceeded my expectation. I knew that this book would be excellent because I’ve read one of Rebecca’s book before called The Queen’s Rising, and it was an excellent book. I had no doubt this one would be the same too, and turns out I was right. She’s back at it again writing a wonderful story, and delivering it in a fabulous way. I ...more

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Jun 21, 2020 Madison Mary rated it it was amazing

"Failure is never final unless you choose it to be."

*4.75 - ARC provided by HarperTeen on Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review, all opinions are my own*

Rebecca Ross has done it again, a stunning standalone fantasy following two sisters who discover their voices with a world set against them.

SUMMARY
It has been eight years since Evadne's has seen her older sister, Halcyon, who is a fierce warrior in the Bronze Legion. When Halcyon arrives a day early, in the dead of night, Evadne kno ...more

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Nov 03, 2020 Mandy rated it liked it

Shelves: in-my-bookcase

Rating 3,5

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May 20, 2020 Julie rated it really liked it

**Thank you HarperCollins Canada for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.**

Wow. I am so glad that I got to read an advanced copy of this book! I was so excited for this premise, to see a YA book that focuses on familial and sister bonds.

My actual rating is probably closer to 3.5 stars, and I will explain more about that below.

Okay, I want to go over the things that I loved first because they far outweigh the other aspects.
- SISTERS. I was so excited to see that a familial relations **Thank you HarperCollins Canada for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.**

Wow. I am so glad that I got to read an advanced copy of this book! I was so excited for this premise, to see a YA book that focuses on familial and sister bonds.

My actual rating is probably closer to 3.5 stars, and I will explain more about that below.

Okay, I want to go over the things that I loved first because they far outweigh the other aspects.
- SISTERS. I was so excited to see that a familial relationship was the highlight and focus of this novel. And that is is siblings who love each other, and care about each other so much that they would do anything for each other. Their relationship was so amazing. I like that it showed the jealousy and sibling rivalry, but counteracted it with the way that they looked out for each other.
- FAMILY. Not only does this book focus on sisters, it focuses on family altogether. I can't even think of a YA fantasy book that has so much of it's plot focused on family. And get this - both of the main families have BOTH PARENTS ALIVE!? I was pleasantly surprised. I was honestly getting a little tired of one or both parents needing to be dead or missing to drive the YA hero or heroine's story. It was so REFRESHING that the parents were present and cared about their children.
- The magic system was really intriguing! I found the number of gods and goddesses a little difficult to follow at first. It was a lot of information for a stand alone, but the information is giving to you multiple times in ways that work well into the story to remind you. And the magic that comes with it is really interesting! I loved that the magic was around both magicians and relics. I actually want to know more about the magic and the magic system!
- The characters are so fantastic. The women are all BADASS. Even the side characters, and the ones who are not the likeable female characters, are so badass! Both Evadne and Halcyon are so incredibly strong in their own ways, and persevere through the trials that they are given. It really helped having both of their POVs to see how incredible they are in their own person, and from each other's perspectives. I also loved all of the other characters. I don't think there was a single character that I wasn't interested in. I almost wish that we had gotten more!
- The journeys! In case you all haven't noticed, I am a big sucker for having a physical journey in the story. It's so great to see the characters put through trials and how they fare!

And quickly, I am going to touch on the few things that didn't work for me.
- Okay, don't get me wrong. I enjoyed the romance that was in it and the twists and turns that happened with it. And this is more my issue, but I was kind of frustrated that is seemed to be a combination of insta-love, friends to lovers, and a touch of enemies to lovers? I can't pin it.
- There were two scenes that were integral to the story. The first is the mission. Pieces of it just didn't work for me, and it felt like it was all for nothing. I was a little confused why it happened? And the second is the battle. It was so short! It felt like the culmination point and it seemed so short for being what everything was leading up to. I was kind of surprised.
- The biggest struggle that I had with the book was that a lot of the plot felt disjointed. It felt a little bit like pieces or chunks were written separately and then pieced together, and I couldn't see the connection between the two major plot points. I think there needed to be a bit more connection.

This book had so many things that I was very excited about, and the majority of the pacing was fantastic! I loved the characters and the familial focus of the book.
It was a good read and I really enjoyed it! I read it fairly quickly because I just didn't want to put it down. ...more

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Jul 14, 2020 Caryn - iam.caryn rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2020, read-earc, read-ya-fantasy

Considering this was a standalone (a rarity in the YA fantasy genre), it’s incredible how Ross created such a lush and rich world. Her prose is captivating and keeps you hooked throughout the entire story.

A story filled with an interesting magic system, a beautiful sister dynamic, and some swooning, I can’t recommend this enough.

The story itself feels complete, but Ross could definitely continue telling stories centred in this world. Or perhaps I’m just feeling greedy because I’m not ready to le ...more

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Aug 29, 2020 jenn rated it it was amazing

Yay finally a strong standalone YA fantasy that’s not too heavy on the romance and shows there’s more relationships to life than just romantic ones. My heart is happy.

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Sep 03, 2020 Kelly rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2020-arcs

This book was such a nice surprise! I don't know why I was surprised to love this book so much since I already read another book by this author The Queen's Resistance and liked it. However I've never read the sequel so here I was glad to discover a standalone. One I enjoyed quite a bit.

In this book, we follow two sisters, Evadne and Halcyon. After eight years where Halcyon had been training in the Queen's army, they are both finally reunited. Unfortunately the circumstances aren't good and Halc ...more

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Aug 27, 2020 Emma L. rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: ebooked, young-adult, owned-read, fantasy, new-releases-2020, 2020-faves

*** This review could contain potential spoilers ***

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (4/5 stars).

At this point, I´ll basically read any book that is about sisters or sisterhood since I am such a sucker for my sister (and also because I too have an amazing bond with my sister who I love dearly). Besides, the moment when I saw that Rebecca Ross had written this, I was just like FUCK YES I AM SO GONNA READ THIS, and so I did. Without much further ado, here are my opinions about this epicness of a novel called sister *** This review could contain potential spoilers ***

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (4/5 stars).

At this point, I´ll basically read any book that is about sisters or sisterhood since I am such a sucker for my sister (and also because I too have an amazing bond with my sister who I love dearly). Besides, the moment when I saw that Rebecca Ross had written this, I was just like FUCK YES I AM SO GONNA READ THIS, and so I did. Without much further ado, here are my opinions about this epicness of a novel called sisters of sword and song:

Fuuuuck....
This
Book
Was
So
Good

I've just realised that I'm official a Rebecca Ross slut and I'll love anything that comes out of her magnificent brain. She has become one of my all-time favorite authors and definitely an auto-buy author too. I'm highly anticipating both of her upcoming novels. I truly wish that 2021 would come sooner simply because I WANT no I NEED to read her other books. They're just so damn good.

This book definitely added 10 years to my life and also reminded me why I love reading so much. This was definitely the book I needed now.

I'm kind of sad that this book is only going to be a standalone fantasy novel. I definitely absolutely wouldn't mind if she continued on with these characters and this world, hehehe😏 Lol I actively wish there were more books planned cause I simply love these characters and the world so much. And honestly I still feel bad for Pyrrhus. I honestly would have set him free but maybe I love chaos a bit too much.

Besides, the world-building was simply superb in my opinion. Everything was really fleshed out and since sisters of sword and song is only a standalone I'm sincerely impressed how Rebecca handled all the information that we needed about the world. It never felt like she was info-dumping everything on us or that she only told us about the magic and its world. Nope our girl Ross literally evaded those elements spectacularly.

Also, books about sisters and sisterhood will always murder me. I'm pretty close with my sister so whenever I read a book about close sisters my heart just warms up and makes me think of her and our relationship.

Also I really reasoned with Evadne cause I'm also the younger sister and also used to feel overshadowed by my older sis but never resented her for it too. Also literally Evadne's age gap, three years, is literally the age gap between me and my sister. And like their closeness really reminded me of my beautiful sister too. I'm apparently just a big old sap when it comes to books about sisters/sisterhood.

Also, this book was in no ways predictable. I honestly didn't know where the story was gonna go or what was going to happen next.

Furthermore, I also loved how each sister had her own perspective which was simply the best decision ever.

Can we also talk about Damon and Evadne & like how freaking cute they were together?? Cause they are soooo fucking cute together. I literally shipped the heck out of them and their chemistry was just to die for.

Am I by the way also the only person that secretly shipped Halcyon with Thales? I really thought they would be a super cute couple. They had amazing chemistry and I simply waited for them to get together, but it sadly never happened😭😭😭 Maybe I should headcanon it?

My only complaint is that I'm a bit confused about the certain ages of certain characters. LIKE HOW OLD IS MACARIUS? He truly comes across as an old goat that has been around for a while but then he graduated at the same time as Damon. Just call me confused now, as usual.

Lol, I have to say that I really had to get used to the name Halcyon since I used to be obsessed with Ellie Goulding and one of her albums is called halcyon. So in the beginning I only thought about that😂😂😂

So if you guys haven´t read this or any other book by Rebecca Ross yet, I´m here like WHY HAVEN´T YOU READ ANYTHING BY HERS YET? HOW? GO CHANCE THAT NOW! READ HER DAMN FREAKING GOOD BOOKS! Haha you hopefully won´t regret it. ...more

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Jul 05, 2020 julia ☆ [owls reads] rated it really liked it

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4 stars!

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There is steel within me.

Sisters of Sword and Song had such a great beginning. The world-building in general was very well developed and interesting and I really liked how Ross made use of relics in the story. The pace held steady throughout the entire novel as well and the ending had quite a lot of action. The dual POV of the sisters, Evadne and Halcyon, were also really well written and their voices were very easy to connect to.

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**Hi friends! Thank you so much for your interest in my writing! I don't get on Goodreads often (only every now and then to rate books that I love), so if you want to get in touch with me, you can find me on Instagram @beccajross or Twitter @_RebeccaRoss or email me directly at rebeccarossauthor@gmail.com. Cheers!**

Rebecca Ross grew up in Georgia, where she continues to reside with her husband, li ...more