A review by bookishcapybara
We Are the Song by Catherine Bakewell

5.0

When I was young, I devoured books by Tamora Pierce, Diana Wynne Jones, and other great female fantasy authors whose focus was on adventurous young girls, and this book reminded me so much of the feeling of reading those novels as a child. The concept, a world where music is literally magic, is so brilliant, and the cover art is just absolutely gorgeous. Bakewell's writing certainly has a musical quality to it that is a pleasure to read, and Elisse is such a sweet character, you can't help but root for her. I'm so glad to have read this book, and I recommend it for anyone looking for a little nostalgia, or for any young girl with an interest in fantasy.