Sisters of Sword and Song

I was already a big fan of Rebecca Rosss work from her first book, The Queens Rising. But Sisters of Sword and Song made me an even bigger fan of her writing and her worlds. Its a beautifully crafted and tightly woven tale, filled to the brim with Ancient Greek mythology, the power of a sisterly bond, and emotional trepidations. This powerful stand-alone is deserving of all the praise and more.

At the center of this story is that powerful sibling relationship. Halcyon and Evadne are sisters who both lead two very different lives. Halcyon is a warrior while Evadne is a scribe. When Halcyon is accused of treason, Evadne agrees to work for five years for Lord Straton in exchange for her sisters freedom. But Evadne uncovers secrets about Halcyon and her world that ultimately place both girls in the front lines of danger.

The bond between Halcyon and Evadne is the heart of this story. Both sisters would do absolutely anything for one another. I loved being able to read from both of their perspectives and see how each handled the danger set in their path. Halcyon had secrets she had to keep hidden deep and Evadne had secrets she had to discover to prove her sisters innocence. Both girls suffer from different types of pain, but that and all their grief is something each has to learn to overcome. And it wasnt just the main relationship that hooked this story for me; I loved the side relationships and the budding romance. Everything about this book the characters, the world, the story was just magical and mesmerizing and I cannot wait to read this book again.

And let me just add: this world and its occupants are marvelous. Ross does a magnificent job of bringing this magical world to life. Its so beautifully descriptive and filled with lush and vivid scenery. I fell in love with this world and the characters. Its a world with darkness and light, magic and life. Its a story with an intricately woven plot with gods and magic and love. I cannot express enough how captivating Rosss writing is: she has created such an abundant and extraordinary world that I can still picture everything clear as day weeks after finishing the story.

I know Sisters of Sword and Song is a stand-alone, but Im really hoping Ross visits this world again sometime in the future. Its such a magical story steeped with breathtaking Greek mythology. Sisters of Sword and Song is a strong and powerful story, one I hope many readers fall in love with. This is, without a doubt, my favorite Rebecca Ross book so far its a story I highly recommend!

If youre looking for something fresh, new, magical, fast, and inspired by Greek Mythology with the best character developments, then this book is for you. It has everything you would look for in a good book. The plot was well described, and followed two sisters with very different personalities, but each with their own gifts.

Halcyon, the eldest, is a brave fighter to stands for the Queen, while her humble baby sister, Evadne, works in the olive fields with her parents, dreams of being a mage, something she knows will never happen, cannot fight to save her life, and walks with a limp from a dog bite. These sisters must unite after spending many years away from each other, after Halycon is blamed for murder, and an ancient artifact must be found before the wrong person gets their hands on it.

The relationship building in this book is phenomenal, and more attention needs to be driven towards it. I mentioned the character development before, but I simply cannot get over how much I loved it, tied in with the mythology, mages, and adventure, I could not get enough. My only criticism is that this book isnt a series! Dont get me wrong, it is PERFECT as a standalone, but I wish there was more. Rebecca Ross, if youre reading this, please write more

Sincerely,
Everyone who has read this book.

Another gorgeous story from Rebecca Ross! This time set in a Roman-esque world full of gods and magic. The story follows the sisters Halcyon (blessed by the gods and a formidable warrior) and Evadne (not blessed who works on the familys olive farm).

The action begins quickly when Halcyon returns home running away from her commander after a deadly accident. Halcyon is quickly apprehended and sentenced. Evadne steps up to take a portion of her sentence and from there the story unfolds in a well-paced and magical way.

Full of journeys, exciting quests, nasty villains, court intrigue, sisterly & familial love, and romance. I thoroughly enjoyed this story through to its lovely end! A sweet & refreshing stand-alone!

This story is a peerless tale of the power of love, devotion and hope set in a unique, quasi-Greco setting. Ross’s storytelling voice was rich and lyrical and left me feeling truly transported to another time and place. Even though this was a standalone, I would love to visit this world again!

Wonderful book about the bond of two sisters & how far one will go for those they love! I loved how the main characters developed though out the story and was hooked the entire time. Id def recommend!

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