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rrgailey's review against another edition
4.0
Love this series and enjoyed this read, but I’m petty and wanted more even though I went in knowing this was a short story.
bookslucyking's review against another edition
3.0
The parts in Paris were really good, I liked the way Samantha made Paige deal with her issues... The parts back in Sheol, well, I didn't see any point in them, they didn't bring anything new, at least I think so. It felt disconnected, as a reader that part is done for me and it has been so long since bone season that I just didn't care anymore and it is very hard to recall that time... However, I am very excited for book 4.
lwadz's review against another edition
5.0
I don't read eBooks but I made an exception for this because I loved the main series so much. I'm so glad I did. This is such a lovely, tender and emotional insight into Paige's mental state after the Song Rising. I was genuinely moved by her fragile state, and found it refreshing to see a protagonist actually suffer some fallout from everything they go through. It was also great to have a bit of down time to explore the dynamic between Paige and Warden.
thebookishmel's review against another edition
4.0
4-4.5
I didn’t loveeee the back and forth, but seeing Paige really fall apart and work to make her own comeback, deal with the withdrawal, and how to just LIVE again was done so well in such a short amount of time. Definitely not for the faint of heart and trigger warnings for SO many many things — drug withdrawals, grief, abuse, recovery, etc.
The Song Rising was a DIFFICULT book to get through at the end, and this novella bridges the gap but GOOOOODNESS ME is it painful.
I didn’t loveeee the back and forth, but seeing Paige really fall apart and work to make her own comeback, deal with the withdrawal, and how to just LIVE again was done so well in such a short amount of time. Definitely not for the faint of heart and trigger warnings for SO many many things — drug withdrawals, grief, abuse, recovery, etc.
The Song Rising was a DIFFICULT book to get through at the end, and this novella bridges the gap but GOOOOODNESS ME is it painful.
marymoth's review against another edition
5.0
"Leave a human for too long and you will see it´s true nature"
Ideally, I wasn´t going to do a review of this because there is nothing to say. It is *that perfect*. However I think I do owe a review, even though its not going to be as long or bulky as my reviews for the rest of the series.
"Thank you, I said. "For not giving up on me"
"Never."
The Dawn Chorus is a little sequel if you may, after the events of the Song Rising. It doesn´t pick up exactly from where it left off, its more of a little glimpse into what Paige goes through later, after arriving in Paris.
In terms of plot, there isn´t much to say. Little novellas like this are not meant to hold any important (although Paige´s recovery is indeed important) or key parts to the rest of the series. It´s about expanding and deepening, of understanding.
This novella explores trauma, and it does so (IMO) perfectly. We see the raw parts, the consequences of Paige´s decision in TSR. Samantha Shannon definitely delves deep and does so with an incredible and stunning writing.
"Knowledge has a terrible price. Come and see, pale rider, come and see."
I love love love, the direction this went. The character development (although little) of both characters is so heart warming to see. Warden was just so so helpful throughout it all, always thinking of understanding her first, of meeting Paige´s needs (pain relief, contact, intrusive thoughts, and most importantly her new fear of water) as much as he could. In regards to Paige, I am indeed heartbroken, and there were a few times I honestly had to put down the book, especially in those deep, raw moments.
Throughout the little novella, we see a mix between events after the Song Rising (Recovery) and events within The Bone Season. And let me tell you: I loved the Bone Season moments ( I´m going to be honest and say that at first, I didn´t, but that changed with the re read) where we see not only friendship, but trust. (and a sassy Paige)
This mixes emotions up so well. I cried, I laughed (much more so when Warden makes that stew, ugh) I felt for Paige, I was angry. All in all, it was a deep rollercoaster of emotions. (in the good sense of the word)
In conclusion, this little novella is perfect, from head to toe. From how it explores and deals with trauma, to the little moments of joy we glimpse, to the perfect, eloquent and intricate writing. I cannot wait for the fourth book.
"I am here for as long as you want me with you, Paige Mahoney"
Ideally, I wasn´t going to do a review of this because there is nothing to say. It is *that perfect*. However I think I do owe a review, even though its not going to be as long or bulky as my reviews for the rest of the series.
"Thank you, I said. "For not giving up on me"
"Never."
The Dawn Chorus is a little sequel if you may, after the events of the Song Rising. It doesn´t pick up exactly from where it left off, its more of a little glimpse into what Paige goes through later, after arriving in Paris.
In terms of plot, there isn´t much to say. Little novellas like this are not meant to hold any important (although Paige´s recovery is indeed important) or key parts to the rest of the series. It´s about expanding and deepening, of understanding.
This novella explores trauma, and it does so (IMO) perfectly. We see the raw parts, the consequences of Paige´s decision in TSR. Samantha Shannon definitely delves deep and does so with an incredible and stunning writing.
"Knowledge has a terrible price. Come and see, pale rider, come and see."
I love love love, the direction this went. The character development (although little) of both characters is so heart warming to see. Warden was just so so helpful throughout it all, always thinking of understanding her first, of meeting Paige´s needs (pain relief, contact, intrusive thoughts, and most importantly her new fear of water) as much as he could. In regards to Paige, I am indeed heartbroken, and there were a few times I honestly had to put down the book, especially in those deep, raw moments.
Throughout the little novella, we see a mix between events after the Song Rising (Recovery) and events within The Bone Season. And let me tell you: I loved the Bone Season moments ( I´m going to be honest and say that at first, I didn´t, but that changed with the re read) where we see not only friendship, but trust. (and a sassy Paige)
This mixes emotions up so well. I cried, I laughed (much more so when Warden makes that stew, ugh) I felt for Paige, I was angry. All in all, it was a deep rollercoaster of emotions. (in the good sense of the word)
In conclusion, this little novella is perfect, from head to toe. From how it explores and deals with trauma, to the little moments of joy we glimpse, to the perfect, eloquent and intricate writing. I cannot wait for the fourth book.
"I am here for as long as you want me with you, Paige Mahoney"
verbosevespertine's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
haleygoins's review against another edition
5.0
this novella is literally just my two favorite characters, in my favorite relationship, interacting in the aftermath of traumatic events AND providing flashbacks for additional context for their interactions in the first book y'all it is EVERYTHING. It covers a week or so, and I want to read a whole month's worth of this book. A whole year. Grabby hands gimme.
4apricity's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0