A review by mjenae
The Dark Refrain by Jessica Khoury

adventurous emotional

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

5.0

SHE WROTE A THIRD BOOK.
I was so excited when I heard this had been released. My friend told me it was even better than the second in the series, and it didn't disappoint.
I don't even know what to say. It was crazy and wild and... so, so emotional. Sure, there was the whole "save the world" aspect, and

Wolfgang Mozart "falling in love" with Amelia (WHAT?),

and Jai with his silliness and believe it or not, even teradactyls. But the nexus of this story is the relationships. Father/daughter, father/son, friends and enemies and friends turned enemies (and vice versa)—even some rOmAnTiC tEnSiOn. It also tackles big universal themes, like women's rights (mainly in composing music), grief, and nature v.s. nurture. All while maintaining those fabulous chapter titles (you've really got to read the books and experience them yourself).
Everyone got a great conclusion, but I still want another book. I'm not ready to leave these characters.