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A review by piperkitty
Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton
5.0
Sing Me To Sleep by Gabi Burton
Pub Date 27 Jun 2023 | Archive Date 27 Jun 2023
Hodder & Stoughton
You Like Them
Teens & YA
Rating: 5 out of 5.
My Thoughts: This has taken me far too long to remember to review. This is an absolutely fantastic book. All those magical and mystical elements hooked me from the start. I adored Saoirse and her moral ambiguity. She may be a murderer, but I adore her. The interaction between Hayes and Saoirse was fantastic; they have the grumpy/sunshine energy, one of my favourite cliches. This book has it all: a slow burn, badass FMC, treachery, and antiheroes. It is well worth reading.
I’ve read a few books on the Fae in the past, and while they were entertaining, they needed depth and were largely forgettable.
It had a lot of complexity, and the world was filled with history and culture. The elemental magic system included Fae and other magical creatures. I adored Saoirse’s ability to taste emotions. It meant I could genuinely feel every interaction she had.
My other favourite character was Prince Hayes. I enjoyed his interactions with Saoirse. The relationship was flawless, and the plot and subplots were utterly engrossing! I wish I could tell you more, but I can’t because it would reveal too much. Saoirse keeps to herself, has just one friend ), is incredibly hardworking, and works as an assassin for mercenaries during the nights for additional money for her family… the catch of being an assassin? While she needs the money for her sister’s school fees, she can’t deny she enjoys and requires killing to be sane – it’s a siren’s nature to kill because the draw is too strong. And she’s been fighting this attraction for most of her life. Saoirse is the top graduate soldier from the kingdom’s most prestigious barracks, with a clear picture of her dream job, but they offer her a guard position at the Palace for Crown Prince Hayes. She is reluctant to work for the Royals, yet when she discovers a blackmail letter with a royal seal in the hands of her loving sister, she has no choice but to accept the post. She needs to figure out who is blackmailing her for information regarding the kingdom’s barrier, the purported extinct species, and the Royals. She progressively uncovers the kingdom’s secrets as she balances her roles as an assassin and a guard.
Looking forward to the sequel – thank you so much for Hodderscape for the eARC!
#NetGalley #singmetosleep
Pub Date 27 Jun 2023 | Archive Date 27 Jun 2023
Hodder & Stoughton
You Like Them
Teens & YA
Rating: 5 out of 5.
My Thoughts: This has taken me far too long to remember to review. This is an absolutely fantastic book. All those magical and mystical elements hooked me from the start. I adored Saoirse and her moral ambiguity. She may be a murderer, but I adore her. The interaction between Hayes and Saoirse was fantastic; they have the grumpy/sunshine energy, one of my favourite cliches. This book has it all: a slow burn, badass FMC, treachery, and antiheroes. It is well worth reading.
I’ve read a few books on the Fae in the past, and while they were entertaining, they needed depth and were largely forgettable.
It had a lot of complexity, and the world was filled with history and culture. The elemental magic system included Fae and other magical creatures. I adored Saoirse’s ability to taste emotions. It meant I could genuinely feel every interaction she had.
My other favourite character was Prince Hayes. I enjoyed his interactions with Saoirse. The relationship was flawless, and the plot and subplots were utterly engrossing! I wish I could tell you more, but I can’t because it would reveal too much. Saoirse keeps to herself, has just one friend ), is incredibly hardworking, and works as an assassin for mercenaries during the nights for additional money for her family… the catch of being an assassin? While she needs the money for her sister’s school fees, she can’t deny she enjoys and requires killing to be sane – it’s a siren’s nature to kill because the draw is too strong. And she’s been fighting this attraction for most of her life. Saoirse is the top graduate soldier from the kingdom’s most prestigious barracks, with a clear picture of her dream job, but they offer her a guard position at the Palace for Crown Prince Hayes. She is reluctant to work for the Royals, yet when she discovers a blackmail letter with a royal seal in the hands of her loving sister, she has no choice but to accept the post. She needs to figure out who is blackmailing her for information regarding the kingdom’s barrier, the purported extinct species, and the Royals. She progressively uncovers the kingdom’s secrets as she balances her roles as an assassin and a guard.
Looking forward to the sequel – thank you so much for Hodderscape for the eARC!
#NetGalley #singmetosleep