THE SONG RISING
The third novel in the New York Times bestselling Bone Season series.
Following a fierce battle for the Rose Crown, Paige Mahoney has risen to the dangerous position of Underqueen, ruling over the clairvoyant syndicate of London. But with vengeful enemies still at large, the task of stabilizing the fractured underworld has never seemed so challenging.
As Paige rallies her army of criminals, she continues to meet in secret with her former enemy, Arcturus Mesarthim. Should they be discovered, the fragile alliance with the Ranthen will fail.
But all bets are off when Scion introduces Senshield, a deadly technology that spells doom for clairvoyants. Now Paige must race against the clock to stop her reign ending in blood.
‘Evocative, smart, and exciting [...] Shannon vividly and purposefully realizes each meticulously detailed setting, from London's underground to outposts in Scotland, while infusing her imaginative, passionate, and gripping saga with profound insights into humankind's long, bloody history of tyranny and the radiant ones who zealously fight for freedom and justice’ – Booklist
‘Never less than captivating. A tantalising, otherworldly adventure with imagination that burns like fire – Kirkus Reviews
‘[E]ffectively mirror[s] current debates on immigration, violence, and equality. It is within the descriptions of this clairvoyant world that Shannon's writing shines [...] This is a solid addition to the series’ – Library Journal
‘Shannon’s exploration of a futuristic, perilous Europe remains engaging and evocative [...] The narrative is fueled by a constant sense of tension, as well as both internal and external conflict’ – Publisher's Weekly
REVIEWS
‘Easily the most politically engaged of any of the dystopian fantasies’ – Scotsman
‘High-stakes play often ends catastrophically. The many-armed Scion monster receives further detail, growing into a fully formed evil empire with hints of conquests soon to be attempted.’ –Shelf Awareness
‘A story of strength, determination and the painful choices that must be made in order to secure their independence. The Song Rising continues the arc in the Bone Season series perfectly, setting the scene for a revolution in this dramatic world of magic. Fans of the series certainly won't be disappointed, it's an enthralling read that's full of surprises, and a gripping read from beginning to end’ – Starburst Magazine
‘This is an ebullient, gloriously complicated fantasy [...] the characters feel grippingly real. Shannon unravels her tangled tale in galloping prose, which will carry even the reluctant readers to the very satisfying end.’ – Telegraph ✮✮✮✮✮
CONTENT GUIDE
Blood, death, hibernophobia, needles, parental death, torture, trauma, tyranny, violence