Carissa's writing never disappoints and this time was no different, for me, she is an author who always knows how to perfectly balance how much fantasy and romance she puts in her books. I already loved Mische but knowing more about her story only increased that feeling. I also couldn't think of a better love interest for her than Asar, the romance (and the plot, obviously!!!) kept me interested from beginning to end.

This book! The story! The ending! The epilogue! Carissa I need the 4th book immediately!

<b>The Songbird and the Heart of Stone</b> consolidated Carissa as my current favourite Romantasy writer. She writes the perfect blend of fantasy and romance, full of complex and layered characters, wrapped in a beautifully and imaginative setting.

Mische, alongside with Vincent, was my favorite character in this series and I had high expectations for her story. Still, I couldn’t imagine how complex her background story was going to be, and how emotionally engaged I would feel with her journey. I loved Mische before, and I love her even more now. This is a character full of hope, courage and kindness, and she's exactly the type of FMC I like to read about.

And Asar… what a perfect match for Mische he is! He’s the farthest thing from a Heart of Stone and I can’t wait to see more of him. It’s difficult to resist sharing some quotes by him (I have so many highlighted) but I refuse to spoil others the discovery of this character for others. Still, I’m obsessed with his heart and quiet, yet fierce, love.

This is a story full of vulnerability, pain and love, and I loved every minute of it. Carissa Broadbent writes romantasies like no one else 💜

<i>Thank you, thank you, thank you Pan Macmillan | Tor Bramble and Netaglley for the eARC!</i>

Carissa does a wonderful job listing trigger warnings: graphic violence, discussion of grooming and child abuse, and infant death (off page).

I’m rating it 4/5 for the sake of rating it but it truly is a 3,75/5.

Yet another anticipated release that I read in july and that did not disappoint me. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The writing is very pleasant and the plot’s pace is quite good. I did not get bored. The plot is darker than the previous books and it extends the universe and that was very interesting to read about. For someone who doesn’t love romance and is quite picky (to say the least), this one did not bother me very much. The main male character is a more serious character, which I appreciated, and it was a pleasure to meet Mische again.
I did very much loved the last couple of lines (before the epilogue) and I’m already looking forward to the sequel.

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for a honest review.