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Ruinsong Hardcover – 1 Dec. 2020

by Julia Ember (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 151 ratings
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Revolution or silence? In a world where magic is sung, a magically powerful young woman named Cadence must choose between the two. For years, she has been forced to torture her country’s disgraced nobility at a powerful queen’s bidding. But when she is reunited with her childhood friend, a noblewoman with ties to the underground rebellion, Cadence must finally make a choice: take a stand to free their country from oppression or follow in the queen’s footsteps and become a monster herself.
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  1. Print length
    368 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Farrar, Straus and Giroux
  4. Publication date
    1 Dec. 2020
  5. Grade level
    10 - 12
  6. Reading age
    14 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    14.35 x 3.2 x 22.43 cm
  8. ISBN-10
    0374313350
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0374313357
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About the Author

Born in Chicago but raised in London and Edinburgh, Julia Ember now lives in Seattle with her wife. They are the proud parents of two cats and a very fluffy pony. She has previously worked as a teacher, bookseller, and wedding cake decorator. When she isn't working on her prose fiction, Julia writes for video and app games. julia-ember.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux (1 Dec. 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374313350
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374313357
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.35 x 3.2 x 22.43 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 151 ratings

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Julia Ember is the author of The Seafarer’s Kiss duology, a Norse myth inspired retelling of The Little Mermaid, published by Interlude Press (Duet Books), and Ruinsong, a standalone high fantasy reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera, forthcoming from Macmillan Kids (FSG) in November 2020. She lives with her wife and two fluffy cats in the Pacific Northwest.

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  • Katie Force
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2021
    Wow. I can't remember the last time I read an entire book in three days! I absolutely could not put it down. Sapphic, magic, evil queen, music-y goodness! I love it!
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  • Raving Reviewer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable fantasy read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 December 2020
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    I loved this! It was dark, romantic and the world-building was subtle but strong. Would love more stories set in the universe tbh.
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  • Colby Bettley
    5.0 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 February 2021
    5 stars!
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  • Janessa Sawatzky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Canada on 18 July 2021
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    I loved this book! The world building was very easy to follow and the enemies to lovers romance was very well written
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendado
    Reviewed in Mexico on 7 June 2021
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    El libro está muy bonito. Tanto por fuera como por dentro. Lectura ágil y te atrapa fácilmente. Apenas lo empecé hoy y ya llevo la mitad del libro.
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    Reviewed in Mexico on 7 June 2021
    El libro está muy bonito. Tanto por fuera como por dentro. Lectura ágil y te atrapa fácilmente. Apenas lo empecé hoy y ya llevo la mitad del libro.
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  • Debz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 November 2020
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    Ruinsong is an amazing fantasy novel. The imaginative plot returns to contemplate days after reading. Evil twists will keep you connected to the end.
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Music is magic
    Reviewed in Germany on 24 March 2021
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    This was sooo good I loved the magic Trough song. I want to read it all over again.
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  • Annabelle
    2.0 out of 5 stars Good concept, disappointing writing
    Reviewed in Germany on 3 September 2024
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    Short summary: I was very disappointed by the (in my opinion) flat and hollow writing to the point where I didn't enjoy reading it.

    More detailed critique below:
    (Shouldn't have any spoilers as I used abstract descriptions instead of specific plot points for examples)

    Point one: Plot
    I picked this book up because the reviews were good and I liked the concept, hoping for a sapphic fantasy novel with a unique aspect of world building that I hadnt seen before. When I started this book my first impression was, in fact, rather positive. However, that impression quickly changed to disappointment. The more of the book I read, the more I realized that the story didn't feel particularly well rounded.
    There are some classic fantasy tropes, for example an orphaned background for a (of course particularly powerful) character, an evil ruler terrorising people and a magic schooling system that ranks it's users by prowess. That in itself however wasn't the problem. All these and many more well known tropes can work well and be enjoyable to read when the writing executes it in a good way.
    But sadly, in my opinion that is not the case here. I found myself stuck between long descriptions of palace luxuries and the recurring theme of telling us how much everyone is suffering without any of the reactions of the characters actually feeling real. The plot and conflict itself stretches out over an almost comical length and doesn't make sense in places between how threatening the situation is supposed to be and how lightly the characters choose what to do as well as the few consequences they have to face for risky behavior. The danger doesn't quite feel real as it rarely affects the characters themselves but rather other characters that are close to them, who we, as readers, never got to know.

    Point two: characters & romance

    Now for the second aspect that greatly demolished my enjoyment of this book. It is described as a sapphic book and as such, I expected an element of queer romance in the plot. And while there is technically a romance here, it is quite frankly very bland. The character's interactions feel very empty.
    The readers are yet again told that, for example, the characters were childhood friends without showing us banter or memories of them playing games. This sets up a very half-hearted friends-to-lovers pipeline without the effort of actually incorporating the friendship part.
    The interactions in the present are likewise odd in that I think there was supposed to be some enemies to lovers aspect or at least a conflict here with the different standpoints and actions of the characters, but not even that is conveyed clearly. There is a very inconsistent inner monologue of one of the characters that jumps between condemning the other person entirely and without any regard for the context and on the other hand suddenly being incredibly in love and understanding and compassionate. This is very confusing and sometimes frustrating to read, because it is not written in a way that these two perspectives are part of a learning process, of changing their viewpoints or of character growth. This contrast persist throughout almost the entire book with little change and without the character reflecting or acknowledging these contradicting views. It's tiring to read. And for a last point the main characters themselves lack character traits beyond surface level descriptors.

    Conclusion
    I think one of the big problems this book has, is that it doesnt follow the 'show, don't tell' principle. The readers are TOLD that this or that is very dangerous and that this character is in love without SHOWING us actual consequences for risk and characters actually growing to know and care for one another. The ideas and world building is good and has a lot of potential, but in my opinion, the writing sadly just falls flat.
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