The Architect of Song (Haunted Hearts Legacy #1)

I am big fan of A.G. Howard’s Splintered Series. When I saw The Architect of Song was now available on audiobook I bought it and started listening to it right then. I was not disappointed by this audiobook. I really enjoy a good audiobook that can distract me from the frustrations of say traffic while I am driving in my car. It is definitely the type of audiobook that is a great escape from the monotony of my day. The Architect of Song is a gothic romance that swept me right up into the story and I enjoyed every minute of it. The Architect of Song is about Juliette a deaf young woman living with the grief of her mother’s death. Then one day Juliette steals a flower from a grave and takes it home. Upon touching the petals of the flower a ghost appears. Juliette is not scared of her ghost she is intrigued by him and actually feels for compassion for the lost spirit who has appeared to her. Unfortunately, Hawk, the ghost, doesn’t remember anything about himself or how he died. He just knows that there is something he must do. Juliette sets out with the help her ghost to solve the mystery of his death and right the wrongs done to him. Along, the way Juliette discovers that her ghost is the twin brother of the Viscount determined to woo her. Juliette finds herself torn between the brothers one very much alive and the other a ghost she can never be with. I liked this book because I am actually a sucker for Victorian romances. I enjoy reading about the ladies of the past who came before me. These women who pushed the boundaries of their societal restrictions. Juliette is a deaf woman living in a time that is already tough to be a woman but she has fight the prejudices of her disability. I admired Juliette because being deaf is just an aspect of her but not who she is. She is a beautiful, head strong, compassionate woman who loves with her whole heart. For, those reasons I felt like I could connect with Juliette and understand why she loves two men but for different reasons. I liked the mystery aspect of this book because I felt I never trust anybody. There were times this book was super creepy. There were times when my heart was breaking because I was like no don’t let it be true. The romance was of course my favorite part because Juliette chemistry with Chaine the living brother was off the charts. There were a few times I had to fan my face it just that sexy. I thought the narrator, Gemma Dawson, only added to the drama and romance of the story. I enjoyed how she helped make the story come to life for me. The Architect of Song is a story that grabbed me up because it was a story about choosing life over death. Dying that is the easy part it is the living that is hard. That is what makes this story so beautiful because there is a strength in continuing to live day to day.

As a HUGE fan of A.G. Howard’s Splintered (YA) series, I had high expectations for this book. And I LOVED it! Anita’s writing has always been gorgeous – vivid and descriptive. Her way with words is such that I can picture everything as though I’m there, living out the story right alongside the characters. I didn’t think it was possible for her writing to get better, but it has! There was a maturity to the writing and the plot, even beyond the fact that this was a New Adult book. The characters were incredible beyond words – well-developed, intriguing and likable, to a point where I became increasingly invested in their well-being. The twists and revelations near the end were mind-blowing! I figured it out roughly two pages before the big reveal, but I was still blown away by everything involved with the revelation, including the potential consequences. I can’t be any more specific without spoilers, but trust me… MIND. BLOWING. The ending was INCREDIBLY SATISFYING. It actually left me confused at first, because I knew this was a series but the ending was done so neatly, with all the loose ends tied up, I couldn’t imagine a second book being necessary – and then I read the synopsis for book two and it all made sense! Now I’m completely intrigued and excited to read the second book! My only complaint is that the back and fourth of Juliet’s feelings for Lord Thornton (“Should I trust him? Actually, I do.. Wait, no, he just did something suspicious, so I don’t…But, wait, now he did something nice, I totally trust him again… Or not”) was a bit drawn out and became a little frustrating after awhile. And the book could have been a tad shorter and still incredible and satisfying. Overall, this book was beyond incredible. A.G Howard is a gorgeous writer. Her writing and world-building sucks you in and refuses to let you go. Her characters feel like real people and you can’t help but become entangled in their well-being – whether for better or worse. I DEFINITELY recommend this book if you’re a fan of A.G. Howard or if you’re looking for an epic, intriguing New Adult book to read!

Once again Howard gives us a completely new, enthralling story with in-depth characters and her delicious use of language. Just wonderful!

Após me apaixonar pela escrita e personagens da autora (com a série Splintered ou, no Brasil, \’O Lado Mais Sombrio\’), estava ansiosa para ler mais de A. G. Howard. Na época da compra, este era o único outro livro publicado, então acabei por comprá-lo no impulso. Agora que finalmente consegui lê-lo, acabei por encantar-me novamente. Os elementos que fizeram a autora conseguir um espaço entre os meus favoritos continuam ali — e eu poderia até citar todos esses pontos, mas eu provavelmente cruzaria a linha e começaria a rasgar seda. Criativo, divertido e cheio de mistérios, este é mais um ótimo livro, que posso recomendar (e recomendo!) com a consciência tranquila.

No no no! Questo è il secondo libro che provo a leggere della Howard e per la seconda volta sono rimasta con l’amaro in bocca. A questo punto comincio a pensare di essere io, dato che molti invece adorano i libri scritti da A.G.Howard, ma a me il suo modo di scrivere non prende per nulla. Trama carina, ma dopo quattro pagine ti arrendi.

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