Sofi and the Bone Song

3,25⭐

While there was limited exploration the world building had a lot of potential. I picked this book for the romance but ended up being more intrigued by Sofi’s self discovery and the secrets/history of her family. The climax of the story felt a little rushed and not earned but I’m willing to forgive that. All in all a good tale that isn’t hard to read and easy to binge.

i thought this book was really sweet but i think it was lacking a stronger bond between the characters

Here I am back in the world of YA Fantasy, and wow I missed being here. Adrienne Tooley has reminded me of why I absolutely love this space! Sofi and the Bone Song captivated me. It's my favorite kind of story. One full of magic, beauty and just the right amount of heartache. I wasn't sure what I was getting into when I started this book, but I'll tell you right now it definitely did not disappoint.

We meet Sofi, a daughter who lives in the shadow of her father. She longs to become a Musik like her father, and create beautiful pieces of musical art to share with the world. However, underneath all of that, Sofi also longs to simply impress her father. She has spent her whole life training rigorously to take her father's spot. Suffering for her art, if you will, in ways that someone her age really should not be. Sofi's life isn't an easy one, but the potential to live in the light of the music and the magic is what keeps her going. I immediately fell in love with her, which made the fact that I knew she had hardship coming her way all the more difficult for me.

What follows is a story of loss, of grief, and of deep and long healing. It's tough for me to share too much without spoiling, but essentially there is a beautiful and budding relationship here that is just too good to miss. There's a deep look at misconceptions, built by fear and competition. There are lovely depictions of learning to trust another person, and really allow them into your soul. Gah, it's just all so GOOD. This book flew by before I even had time to really register that I'd almost finished. Sofi's story is one that is easy to find yourself in, and the messages there are ones of love and empathy. I ate it up.

The only reasons I gave this four stars, rather than five, were mainly that the world building is a little less than I hoped for and it does have portions that are a little slow. However the magic system was perfectly rendered, so that I must give kudos for! Sofi and the Bone Song really flies by simply because it's so easy to fall into and follow along with. The slow pacing also did allow for a really poetic writing style which I absolutely loved. So again, nothing really big! It's all my own personal opinions.

The point is, that this book is absolutely wonderful. If Sofi and the Bone Song isn't already on your reading list, please put it there! It's well worth your time.