Blurb:
Sorcerer Christaan De Rein’s return to Liverpool does not go well, starting with the fact that his trusted apprentice, Higgins, dies on the way. Then again, Higgins dies a lot. Of course, Rein doesn’t expect to be welcomed with open arms after being banished for nine years, but a cryptic summons from The Musician herself cannot go unanswered.
But when Rein arrives all is in chaos. People with fairy blood are turning up dead. The Forum Magicae is undone and the Curators sieged.
And in another world altogether, where Earth is just a legend, a girl named Niena and a cursed lyre hold the key to saving both realms. Or destroying them.
My Review:
The book “The Melody of Three” by S.D.Reeves is the first book in the Evercharm Trilogy. It is a Fantasy book where two elves were after the Evercharm-the instrument by which worlds can be made Or unmade- which can be played by Niena who is a granddaughter of Oberon, the Lord of the Fairies. Inspector Rein who return to Liverpool after 9 years tries to safeguard Niena and the Evercharm along with his apprentice Higgins.
I love the whole concept of the book which is different from any other books. The first few chapters were dry and loaded with lots of descriptions which I don’t like and it drains the interest of reading further. That doesn’t mean I don’t like descriptions but there were a lot and I felt like it affected the story. The character Rein’s thoughts were irritating as many chapters move on with only he talking to himself.
The story was alternating between Inspector Rein, Elves and Niena. Niena’s side of the story was more interesting than Rein’s part which I liked. The world-building was good and like I said before it was different. I don’t feel connected to any of the characters. Last few chapters were interesting and revealed many secrets. The climax was smooth and I liked it but it was not a cliffhanger as I expected it to be. Overall, it is an okish read.
Deepireads 