Title: A Psalm of Storms and Silence
Author: Roseanne A. Brown
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: November 2, 2021
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Summary
Karina is now the most wanted person in Sonande. She’s on the run after a violent coup left her without her throne and without the support of the people. The only way to get back what she’s lost is to find the lost city of her ancestors. And the power that was hidden there.
Meanwhile, Malik has won the spot of Farid’s apprentice. Now, disaster after disaster keeps the world in chaos, and it can all be tied back to the resurrection of Karina’s sister throwing the world out of balance. Storms and earthquakes and pests, things no one has seen in years. In order to restore balance, Karina will have to be sacrificed. But will Malik have the heart to do it?
Review: A Psalm of Storms and Silence
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an advanced copy of this to review! A Song of Wraiths and Ruin was one of my favorite fantasy reads of 2020, and I was excited to see where the story went. I am happy to say that the book definitely didn’t disappoint!
For the most part, I usually have difficulty picking up fantasy sequels when it’s been awhile since I read the first book. However, that wasn’t the case with this book. Sure, there were small things that I forgot, but overall, most of the first book came back pretty quickly. For the amount of books I’d read, I’d say that’s a mark of a pretty good book! Usually, I can boil that down to the characters. Karina and Malik were really memorable, and that helped me jump right back into their story.
Brown also expanded this world in a lot of interesting ways. All of which worked well with the plot and the characters she already created. Each element blended seamlessly together, creating a story that’s easy to get into, and makes you not want to put it down.
I’m also glad this is a duology because I feel like I’m trying to keep up with too many series. I will say, I’m excited to see what else Brown creates next because you know it will automatically be on my TBR!
4.5/5 stars