{"product_id":"9781250036339","title":"Strange Sweet Song : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eStrange Sweet Song\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Adi Rule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutside Dunhammond Conservatory, there lies a dark forest. And in the forest, they say, lives a great beast called the Felix. But Sing da Navelli never put much faith in the rumors and myths surrounding the school; music flows in her blood, and she is there to sing for real. This prestigious academy will finally give her the chance to prove her worth—not as the daughter of world-renowned musicians—but as an artist and leading lady in her own right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet despite her best efforts, there seems to be something missing from her voice. Her doubts about her own talent are underscored by the fact that she is cast as the understudy in the school's production of her favorite opera, \u003ci\u003eAngelique\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eAngelique\u003c\/i\u003e was written at Dunhammond, and the legend says that the composer was inspired by forest surrounding the school, a place steeped in history, magic, and danger. But was it all a figment of his imagination, or are the fantastic figures in the opera more than imaginary? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSing must work with the mysterious Apprentice Nathan Daysmoor as her vocal coach, who is both her harshest critic and staunchest advocate. But Nathan has secrets of his own, secrets that are entwined with the myths and legends surrounding Dunhammond, and the great creature they say lives there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLyrical, gothic, and magical, \u003ci\u003eStrange Sweet Song \u003c\/i\u003eby Adi Rule will captivate and enchant readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Boarding school drama and paranormal romance collide in this promising debut…Compelling.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What really makes this book stand out, though, is the Gothic and slightly dark feel to it… I definitely recommend this!” —\u003ci\u003eUSA Today's \"Happily Ever After\" blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Music buffs will relate to Sing's passion and insecurities, and readers who enjoy a good melodrama will be captivated.” —\u003ci\u003eBulletin for the Center of Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rule's promising writing hits the right note. There's an opening for a second book, and it has the potential to be as sweet and strange as the first.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A stunning debut, fresh, original, and utterly mesmerizing.” —\u003ci\u003eJenna Black, author of the Faeriewalker series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Like an enchanting melody, \u003ci\u003eStrange Sweet Song \u003c\/i\u003eslipped into my soul and colored my thoughts long after the final phrase.” —\u003ci\u003eJodi Meadows, author of Incarnate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A lushly woven melody of grief, arrogance, and hope. Beautifully written.” —\u003ci\u003eJana Oliver, author of the Demon Trappers series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Strange Sweet Song possesses a fairy tale quality that is irresistible. . . Be careful of looking up from the page, because the dark forest is all around, and creatures with frightening appetites and old associations are circling nearer. Adi Rule dazzles in her first novel\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e Read it and report back if you're still breathing!” —\u003ci\u003eJoseph Monninger, award-winning author of Baby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eStrange Sweet Song\u003c\/i\u003e is as musical as its name. Lush, compelling, and atmospheric, it soars like the voice of a soprano.” —\u003ci\u003eSarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of Vessel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250036339\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40637373055182,"sku":"9781250036339","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_09cdda88-3d38-4244-b968-7d2737dcb680.jpg?v=1639015125","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250036339","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}