A review by chasinggrace
Song of the Forever Rains by E.J. Mellow

adventurous lighthearted 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? Yes

3.0

I fell in love with the cover of this book, and on the surface I enjoyed the story. The loved the dynamic between the sisters and I thought the world was built well. 

Unfortunately, the writing is amateur, at best. The author TELLS you everything instead of showing you, and emphasizes and spells out every single interaction. I wish the author trusted the reader to infer emotions, to connect the dots themselves. Many statements were obvious observations that had me rolling my eyes. 

I will also say that the plot is predictable - this is a basic fantasy romance story. Additionally, the love interest is too good with his words, he borders on corny. 

I am interested in the two older sisters, MUCH more than I was in Larkyra, but I’m not sure if I can continue the series - the writing bothers me to that extent. The one thing I wish I could skip to
is the obviously budding romance between the eldest sister and Zimri. I want to know more about him and I want to read about them specifically.


If you’re looking for an easy fantasy read with female characters that are equal parts strong and soft, this is a good read. The magic is unique yet uncomplicated as well. 
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