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The Bird and the Sword

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Summary

Swallow, daughter, pull them in, those words that sit upon your lips. Lock them deep inside your soul, hide them ˜til they've time to grow. Close your mouth upon the power, curse not, cure not, ˜til the hour. You won't speak and you won't tell, you won't call on heaven or hell. You will learn and you will thrive. Silence, daughter. Stay alive.

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  • Ferdinand B.
    •September 22, 2023 at 1:23 am
    The story of "The Bird and the Sword" is a fantasy romance that proved to be a slow and somewhat painful listen. While it seems to appeal to fantasy/romance enthusiasts based on other reviews, I, as someone who enjoys various genres, including romantic fantasies, did not find it enjoyable this time. The plot centers around Lark, a woman who is unable to speak and is held captive by King Tyrus. As expected, they fall in love, and Tyrus possesses the ability to transform into an eagle while his kingdom is in the midst of a war. Unfortunately, the story lacks any significant twists or surprises and feels rather stagnant. There is one part towards the end that involves supernatural transformations, which could potentially be visually captivating in a movie adaptation, but it failed to generate much excitement in the audio format. Essentially, the book mainly focuses on a slow-paced and drawn-out romance that ultimately becomes dull. In terms of performance, it was decent, although the narrator occasionally took odd pauses in her breathing during longer sentences. Overall, "The Bird and the Sword" is the first book in a series, allowing readers to continue onto the second book if they desire. However, for me, the first book concludes nicely, and I have decided to stop here. I would only recommend this book to teenage girls, specifically those around the age of 16 or younger. While there is some violence, there is no explicit language, and the mention of a sexual act is minimal, making it suitable for that age group.
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  • Audrie Lionetti
    •September 21, 2023 at 11:33 pm
    I wasn't really a fan of this book. The plot was decent, but it didn't blow me away. The main character got on my nerves and was slow to catch on. The predictable twists were too obvious to be enjoyable. At the start, it's mentioned that the king "lost" his soul, but later on, they say he "traded" it. Those two things are not even close to being the same. I didn't anticipate this book turning into a romance novel. The summary didn't mention or hint at it, so that was quite disappointing, especially since the romance took over the entire story. There were quite a few unnecessarily explicit scenes that I could have done without. The writing style was actually quite nice, though a bit flowery for a first-person perspective. I'll definitely be staying away from other books by this author. Overall, it didn't meet my expectations.
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  • CT B
    •December 6, 2019 at 11:50 am
    This read was a captivating, charming, delightful, whimsical and enthralling journey. I found myself continuously falling into the characters and imagining where and how I would be in the story alongside them. Would I be a teller that uses magical words compelling people and things to do what I speak, or a changer that can shift into any animal under the moon and sun, or a spinner turning any object to another, or a healer with the ability to cure broken bodies? I also enjoyed the discovery of self that the character Lark was sent on throughout the book. She had an amazing blur of strength, innocence, naivety, and sincerity as well as, an acknowledgment of truth and practicality. I also enjoyed the simplicity of her beauty. Her character was believable, but just out of reach which I truly enjoyed. Another plus was poetic flow of the book. The small lyrics of the teller weren’t too much. They were properly used and properly timed throughout the book. “Swallow daughter, pull them in, those words that sit upon your lips. Lock them deep inside your soul; hide them ‘til they’ve time to grow. Close your mouth upon the power, cures not, cure not, ‘til the hour. You won’t speak and you won’t tell, you won’t call on heav’n or hell. You will learn and you will thrive. Silence, daughter. Stay alive.” Amy Harmon will be in my circle of authors (of must follows) from this point on.
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  • CRISTYN S
    •December 4, 2019 at 1:35 am
    Fantastic book! This book was so captivating that I couldn't stop listening and was sad when it was over. I listened to it again a day after it was finished! I loved the story and the expressive narrator!
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  • Jessica Herring
    •December 2, 2019 at 1:26 am
    From start to finish, The Bird and the Sword was the perfect Fantasy novel. With poetic writing and strong character development, Harmon left me in awe. This novel had a strong sense of direction throughout. Instead of employing cheap tropes and other overused literary tactics to falsely enamor the reader, Harmon let her uniquely lyrical writing style carry the story. To say that this audiobook was a joy to hear what would be a severe understatement. The Fantasy genre has a tendency to become unnecessarily complex. Authors frequently feel that they have to conduct purposeful world building, which can feel forced. Harmon’s world developed through her characters, not around them. They weren’t just in the world, but also of it. The Bird and the Sword was beautiful in its simplicity. Lark, the protagonist, proved that heroines can be heroes and heroes can be weak. A story’s hero isn’t always the loudest voice in the room, the physically strongest, or “the chosen one”. Sometimes the hero of a story is someone who said the wrong thing at the wrong time and set the wheels of fate in motion. Forgive me for waxing poetic, but The Bird and the Sword is quite possibly the most beautiful story I’ve heard all year. Lark will forever be one of my most beloved characters. This was one of the few times I can definitively say that I am 100% satisfied as a reader. Harmon tied everything up so neatly, eloquently connecting all loose strands, and the ending left me speechless. There is no question in my mind as to how or why The Bird and the Sword is so highly rated on Goodreads. Even from the very beginning, I knew I was listening to something magnificent. Unbelievably, that magnificence never wavered. If you’re in search of a breathtaking fantasy, look no further than The Bird and the Sword. Narration review: The Bird and the Sword partially owes Trina Nishimura for its powerful impact. Nishimura delivered a performance perfectly-suited for Amy Harmon’s work. Her narration elegantly complemented the musicality of Harmon’s writing. Furthermore, her voice had a hushed reverence throughout the entire audiobook which held my attention like a sacred prayer. Nishimura deserves much commendation for this performance. This audiobook was graciously gifted to me by its publisher, Audiobooks.com Publishing, in exchange for a review containing my honest thoughts and opinions. Thanks, Audiobooks.com!
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