The Songbird & the Heart of Stone

by

Carissa Broadbent

Should you read this book?

The best public reviews summarized for you.

Who is this book for?

  • Fans of dark fantasy romance with complex world-building.
  • Readers who enjoy stories exploring religious themes and faith struggles.
  • Those who appreciate character-driven narratives focusing on personal growth and trauma recovery.
  • Fans of slow-burn romances with enemies-to-lovers dynamics.
  • Readers who enjoy Dante's Inferno-inspired journeys through the underworld.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

  • Those who prefer fast-paced plots with constant action.
  • Readers looking for light-hearted or humorous fantasy romance.
  • Fans expecting a traditional vampire story with strong supernatural elements.
  • Those who dislike repetitive narrative structures or excessive world-building descriptions.
  • Readers sensitive to themes of religious manipulation or past trauma.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

  • Emotional depth and character development, especially for Mische
  • Exploration of faith, religion, and manipulation themes
  • Intriguing world-building and underworld setting
  • Some readers enjoyed the slow-burn romance between Mische and Asar
  • Compelling backstories for main characters
  • Inclusion of Luce, the loyal skeleton dog companion
  • Well-written intimate scenes that are both steamy and emotional
  • Expansion of the gods' politics and conflicts
  • Action-packed sequences and high stakes
  • Cliffhanger ending that sets up potential for an exciting sequel

Things people didn't like as much about this book

  • Slow and repetitive pacing, especially in the middle sections
  • Underdeveloped romance between Mische and Asar for some readers
  • Confusing or overly abstract descriptions of the underworld
  • Lack of meaningful side characters
  • Predictable plot twists and overused tropes
  • Disconnected feel from previous books in the series
  • Excessive use of Mische passing out at the end of chapters
  • Unclear or inconsistent magic system
  • Lack of vampire elements despite being a vampire book
  • Controversial handling of Mische's past trauma and grooming

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