Sofi and the Bone Song

In the kingdom of Aell, where winter is endless and magic is accessible to all, Sofis father is a Musik, one of only five musicians in the country licensed to compose and perform original songs. On the day of the auditions, she is presented with unexpected competition in the form of Lara, a girl who has never before played the lute. Sofis father dies, and a grieving Sofi sets out to prove Lara is using illegal magic in her performances. She is forced to face the dark secrets of her past and the magic she was trained to avoid while trying not to fall for the girl who stole her future.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

In this captivating standalone fantasy, brimming with a "sweet sapphic romance" (Booklist), a young musician embarks on a mission to expose her rival's illegal use of magic, only to uncover a web of deception that extends far deeper than she could have ever imagined. This enchanting tale is sure to captivate fans of An Enchantment of Ravens!

Music flows through Sofis veins. Her father, a Musik, stands as one of the few licensed musicians in the country, possessing the unique ability to compose and perform original songs. In the kingdom of Aell, where winter reigns eternal and magic is readily accessible to all, stringent anti-magic laws exist to safeguard music as the final untainted art form. Sofis has dedicated her entire life to inheriting her father's prestigious title. However, on the day of the auditions, an unexpected challenge arises in the form of Lara, a girl who has never before wielded the lute. To Sofis's dismay, Lara delivers a mesmerizing performance that captivates the judges, seemingly imbued with a touch of magic.

On the same day Lara claims the title of Musik, Sofis's father passes away, leaving a grieving Sofi determined to prove Lara's use of illegal magic in her performances. As she spends more time with Lara, doubts begin to creep into Sofis's mind, casting shadows on her family, her music, and the girl she once perceived as her sworn enemy. As Sofis strives to reclaim her rightful place as a Musik, she is compelled to confront the dark secrets of her past and the magic she was trained to evade. All the while, she must navigate the treacherous waters of her burgeoning affection for the girl who has stolen her future.

Weight: 348g
Dimension: 139 x 210 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781534484375
Edition number: Reprint