But while I enjoyed these elements, I felt that the lead up action was introduced pretty slowly (although that might be a specific feature of Schwab’s work). At the same time, August is trying desperately to fight the pull of what he was, to try to not let the shadows and expectations consume him. How desperately she wants the approval of her father and how relatable that was. In terms of characters, I loved how dedicated, clever, and reckless seeming Kate was. I am a huge fan of themes that present themselves as questions like what defines monstrosity? In a world where we think monsters can be identified, protected against, what happens when there are monsters in plain sight? When the ones who wear medals of protection are hiding violent streaks, manipulative lies, and under the cover of darkness. With the addition of August’s violin magic, and the entire Sunai world building. Our darkest actions manifesting in shadows with teeth. So the thing I enjoyed the most about This Savage Song was the concept behind the story.
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