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Symphony for a deadly throne by E.J. Mellow

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arthvmis's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

chloelouise_xiv's review against another edition

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3.0

My least favourite of the series which is a shame, being that it’s the last one. I ended up skimming the last few chapters. The second book was the best for me and had such a good amount of adventure within it that it stands way above the other two. I was hoping this book would be along the same vein but oh well! Enjoyed the series overall and very excited to see what else the author puts out in future.

aubrianne's review against another edition

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4.0

After the first couple of books I was expecting a "stuffier" Arabessa, so I took a bit to adjust to this more sensual feeling character.
Zimri lacked some of the depth I thought an empath would have, but his love was exactly how I pictured it to be. I just felt like something was missing from the relationship and I think it was my own understanding of it due to my assumptions it would be "new" and that the other books meant it was building instead of already existed.
But of course, the story was another line of twists and turns in a kingdom my imagination would have never created on its own. A lovely ending to my visit in the Thief Kingdom.

bandp0601's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

2sweet2kahill's review against another edition

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4.0

Book 3 in the show stopping Mousai series. We're back in the throws of the thief kingdom, this time were following the leader of the Mousai. Arabessa Bassett. The eldest, the leader, the reserved controlled one who secretly burns with the desire to be her own person. Not to mention her up and down relation ship with, her childhood love and fathers right hand man: Zimiri. When an unexpected force vies for her fathers throne, Arabessa grapples with duty versus love.

A lovely, musical read. Mellow writes with a lyrical flare that holds your heart in her hands the whole way through. Zimiri and Arabessa's love story is beautiful and nearly perfect. They truly love and understand one another and the gentleness is just what you need in their world of deceit and treachery. 9/10 and everything I wanted it to be.