A review by bellebookcorner
Songbird of the Sorrows by Braidee Otto

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

“Never focus on what’s behind you, Starling. 
The future holds too much promise to be ignored.”
 
I find the idea of the world building very intriguing with the forgotten Gods, spies and magical power as well.  
 
The plot started a bit slow which is understandable since the author wanted to introduce how the aviary where the spies works and the key players of the story. 
But things get a lot more interesting after it started to progress to the main plot. 
 
However as for the romance, I didn't really ship Aella (FMC) with Raven to be together…  
I wish there are more interactions between them confiding to each other about the mission, I hope there will be more of them in the next book.. or maybe he's not the male lead ? who knows ?!😱 
 
For a debut novel, this was a well written story and a great start for a fantasy romance series. 
It's thrilling with riddles, quests, spying and also spicy! 
By the last chapter, I have so many questions and theories which made me wish I have the 2nd book right now! 
I'll keep an eye out for that sequel the moment it comes out🤩 
 
Thank you to Book of Matches Media and the author for giving me an e-ARC of the book and for having me on this book tour. I’m leaving this review voluntarily!
 
⚠️ 𝐓𝐖: Graphic language, abandonment, perilous situations, sexual activities, battle, blood, brutal injuries, intense violence, death, poisoning, PTSD, self-harm, and sexual assault/rape are shown on the page. 
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