To Sing a Song of Steel

by CaptainDegenerate

As a token of goodwill, you're sent to a hostile foreign nation to marry the son of the Czar.
Having given up all you know and living inside a castle that doesn't welcome you, you're surrounded by people you cannot trust, your life hanging by a thread in the unsteady political climate.
In your hopelessness, the only solace you find is in a man who's no longer fully human.

Genres: Fan Fiction

ebook

Reviews

[Youssra (semi ia)]

Am I reading this AOT/Levi Ackerman fic because I just can't let go of AOT and it has taken over my entire life? Yes I am.
Will it probably take me forever to finish because it is over 500k words? Also yes., but anything for you Levi😭😭

[ma · Rating 5 out of 5]

deserves to be published and cherished im not even kidding, i'd pay with my soul for this book to be on my shelf

[Legendary · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 or 3 stars

I finished, I enjoyed the world building although Cora would get on my nerves a lot. If you don't like FLs who gaslight and stuff idk if I would really rec this. She would keep asking when Levi is hesitant of something "Do you still love me?" I didn't like those parts. She also kept begging Levi to come in her, I felt like it was irresponsible of her to keep asking this when she knows what the consequences would be. At least it turned all right in the end although I still hated when she tried to deceive Eren too by thinking it's his baby. Cora should've known that he knew about the baby because of what Mikasa said. I thought it was obvious on what she was hinting at. Then there was another part where the FL forced controlled Levi to forget the memory. She had no say in this, it was unfair since it's his memories, not hers to do whatever pleases her. Even if it was with good intentions.

Anyway no offense to the author, just how I felt overall. The writing was really good though. spoiler for the ending: it's tragic. Levi dies, you have 2 other children with Eren but I liked the ending. I felt like it was fitting. I might give their other fanfics another chance though, I like their prompts, they look interesting and it's not as lengthy as this one.

[Katalina Garrido · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't even explain how this whole book made me feel. Even if the ending was bittersweet and painful, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't satisfied. a fucking work of art.

[magdalena💋 · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️

[caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

best fic ever. i had to revive my ao3 account after 4 years just to kudos this.

[Sapphire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautifully written story that gets you in the feels. Loved every bit of the writing, from the world-building to the character development! Never a dull moment in the book and I would love to experience reading it for the first time again. It would be amazing if this fic was made into a novel because i know for a fact that I would instantly go the store to purchase copies of it, that's just how good this is!

[jadie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book consumed my whole being for the good 4 days it took me to read it and I still think abt it. All the time. The writing is amazing and at the same time pure evil bc of how well it’s planned out and just the right balance between description and feels. Wish I could read it for the first time again. OOOH and the was it blends AND COMPLIMENTS AOT WHILE NOT OVERPOWERING IT. LIKE A SUBTLE NOD TO WHERE IT CAME FROM. Chefs kiss to the author for making me laugh at the most unexpected times.

[lukewarmsinigang · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of bests fanfics I’ve ever read! It’s been a while since I’ve cried from reading a book hahaha! The world building, pacing, and the well written characters of this story left me speechless. FL kinda annoys me tho but it’s fine. I love flawed characters. I wouldn’t be surprised if the author published this fic into a novel. I would gladly read this again! (Would reco if you like heavy themes, slow burn, and world building:>)

[Priya Palnitkar · Rating 5 out of 5]

there is an Amazing world building, could literally be its own novel. Also Levi is hot

[Azel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe I read this for free. I feel like I should be paying Auntie.

[Benedicte Fidjeland · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book ive ever read. So good writing style, and the Characters are so well written! Totally recommend. I will forever love this story❤️

[s🪐 · Rating 5 out of 5]

i’m sick to my stomach crying throwing up

[Dalty Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

yes I'm adding an AOT fanfic to my 2023 shelf and there is nothing you can do to stop me

[karlaaa v. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I CAN’T put into words how this book made me feel. Cora sometimes annoyed me, but it’s ookay.

[emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.2

[bald_eagle · Rating 5 out of 5]

it hurts so good

[Omnya Ali (Free Palestine) · Rating 3 out of 5]

The world building is perfect 🖤🔥 I love u Levi 😭🔥🔥

[Anna Faries · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book it's so amazing if it were ever published I'd buy it I read this book for 8 hours straight.

[louna ✧₊⁺ · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely breathtaking. from the beginning to the end. i am in so much pain i know this fic has left a mark on me that will probably never vanish. levi's beautiful characterization, cora the absolute icon, the PLOT???????? incredible.
i have a hard time with fics in which levi dies because i feel like his character has been through so much already i just want him to be happy and in love, but with the chip, it was doomed from the start... i had a hard time feeling satisfied with the ending, but i do feel better after reading the epilogue.
it was an absolute pleasure to read this fic, its complex and researched universe was an extraordinary escape everytime i plunged myself in a chapter, and i really feel like i'm not gonna move on from this...
now i'm scared nothing will ever top it :(
'love, your little miss' okat time for me to cry myself to sleep

from my notes : oh.my.god. remember when i thought nothing would top be kind? oh boy was i wrong. i am forever changed by this story. can’t even call it a fanfiction it’s just a fucking novel. LITTLE MISS HAS DONE SOMETHING TO ME THAT CAN NEVER BE UNDONE. levi oh god. i feel heartbroken like premier degrés. THE PLOT? THE PLOTTWISTS? everything about it was great. i def prefered the first part though cause then it got too messy and i felt like cora wasn’t treating levi as good as he deserved, idk. the first half of the fic is pure perfection, the rest is just as good but a lot of it is really sad, so my heart hurts :(
no yall don’t understand how much little miss has left a mark on me which is crazy cause i didn’t really like it at first, but then i was like « i’ll never read little miss again. levi is never gonna call us little miss ever again cause he’s fucking dead » i quite literally crashed out. it’s gonna take me a few days to stop crying about it tbh. ISN’T AOT PAINFUL ENOUGH AS IT IS?? CAN’T EVEN GET SOME FUCKING REST WITH FANFICTIONS???? I AM TIRED.

[Fay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are we allergic to happiness?

[Jacqueline Pichardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cried at the end.

[Korina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this from beginning to end at least three times and I will read it a thousand more times! So well thought out and captivating! You will NOT be disappointed

[miriam read · Rating 5 out of 5]

if u asked me to contribute one piece of literature to a new library of alexandria i would pick this.