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It isn't often when I read something that feels fresh and new. Lark and Tiras are amazing, two souls that were fated to collide. My heart broke for Lark who had such struggle throughout her whole life walking through life with words stuck in her head. Tiras who is guarding a secret who robed his life. Just a WOW!

April Book 6/25 #LitsyLove

I thrifted a diamond painting! Now I‘ve got lots of #audiocrafting time in my future.

I‘m still on the fence about the tagged book. I don‘t dislike it, but I‘m 20% in and I‘m not really invested yet, either. Plus, I went for the Booktracks edition and the music is often pretty durned different to the score I‘d have put to each scene. I might take a break from it, listen to something contemporary, and decide if I wanna go back in or bail.

Book 26 I listened to this magic romance by Amy Harmon. Set when possessing magic is cause for death, Lark's mom casts a spell on her so can't use her voice, which will prevent her from using magic. She grows up unable to communicate until she meets the king, who can hear her. The king isn't completely what he seems, and isn't likable, ruining the story for me. ⭐⭐

"The birds feel joy. The trees feel it too. They feel joy in their creation. They feel joy because they ARE."

Could it get anymore beautiful than that? Something that has always eased my anxiety is staring out at a single blade of grass and being aware of its individual joy to just BE. It exudes gratitude, love, service...and everything else good. Why can't WE?

Also if you haven't already, read this freaking book!

5/5🌟

Wow wow wow. I do not say this often...but this was pretty incredible. No book is perfect, but this one definitely hit all the spots for me. My only complaint is that I wish it were longer🤷‍♀️ I want more. Thank goodness there is a second book! I LOVED the characters. I loved the concepts. I loved the attitudes and sass and stubbornness and the romance and pretty much everything I guess. It was beautiful like a dance. Don't skip this one.

Decided to read outside for a bit... Someone is not amused that I let Felix sleep on my lap. 🙈😂😾🤣

Spending the afternoon reading a story written by one of my favorite authors (Amy Harmon) while Felix takes a nap next to me. 🐱💤📖 #currentlyreading #TheBirdAndtheSword #catsoflitsy

The dying words of Lark‘s mother cursed her to live without a voice and bound her father‘s life to Lark‘s. For if she dies, he dies. She cursed the king and his son as well. Her father wants to be king more than anything. In a brilliant move, the prince (now king) takes Lark as a hostage thwarting her father from making a move on the throne. Lark soon learns that the king has a magical secret/curse too. They need each other to be free.

Ieri c'è stata la mia tappa nel Review Tour su questo bel romanzo. Scusate il ritardo con cui ve ne parlo. . . Un piccolo frammento, trovate il resto sul Blog:
"Posso dire che amo lo stile di Amy Harmon! Non avevo letto nulla di suo prima, [...] L'ho iniziato e chiuso dopo qualche ora...e voglio il seguito!" #LIncantesimoDellaSpada #AmyHarmon
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It was fun when the narrator couldn‘t speak, read, or write. Then the author shot all that to hell and it stopped being interesting. Back to the library with you!

What a magical/ whimsical story ... it‘s all I can say. I fell in love from the beginning

4.5/5 stars
Had I known this book was:
1) a high fantasy *romance *;
2) a new adult book; and
3) self published
I probably wouldn't have picked it up...Now, having read and finished this book...I realize that I would have been deserving of a swift kick to the noggin had I passed up this gem for those reasons!

Next up are my #mostwantedtopfive
All of them are also on my Litsy tbr 😉

The Bird and the Sword
Every Heart a Doorway
News of the World
The Library at Mount Char
The Sparrow

Some #sharp titles from my kindle TBR. Really looking forward to all of these... so many books, so little time. 😜

#AndItsAugust

I loved this 💕 First time reading this author but I loved her way with words and the world she created here. #YA #fantasy #lovestory #JulyBooks

"You don't need wings to fly."

Amy Harmon sure has a way with words. The Bird and the Sword is beautifully written and quickly became one of my favorite reads last year. It has fantasy, love, battle, finding and loving oneself. I don't really categorize this book as fantasy..I see it more as romance that has fantasy in it.

#booknerd #bookworm #booklover #books #romance #fantasy #bibliophile #amyharmon

I'd seen good reviews so I picked this one up. I'm so happy I did! I loved the characters, the magic, and the love story. It was really good.

I bought this book a while ago and finally got around to reading it. The magic system in this world is pretty interesting. I liked that hint at the beginning of where the story will go. I kept thinking back to what it all meant as the story went on. It's a fun fantasy book. I look forward to reading the sequel.

Thank you Amy Harmon! The Bird and the Sword was a sweet YA-fantasy/romance. I was weary about starting bc of the protagonist not having the ability to speak. I'm big on dialogue! But this author is a magnificent storyteller. Recommended to anyone who enjoys a fantasy setting, a little action, and a lot of love. Happy to say the "mean guy/timid girl" act doesn't last long (I hate that) and a great standalone! #yafantasy #amyharmon #romance

I am really enjoying The Bird and the Sword!!! This is my second Amy Harmon novel, and I adored The Law of Moses. Looks like she's a keeper! #saturdaynews took a little drive today to buy the best pickles on the planet! Have a lovely night💫

Let's see how this one goes. I can't tell if I'm in the mood for this genre or not. We shall see! Happy Friday! #tgif

Man, was that a waste of time. Sure, Amy Harmon is a good writer. But nice prose isn't enough. You also need originality, which this story severely lacked. Worse, the hero keeps saying things like "I think I'll keep you" to the heroine while also calling her "woman" repeatedly, like that's cute (it's not), & his brother brings up how different she is from the brown-skinned girls (nope, not kidding). So yeah, I'd steer clear. ★★☆☆☆.

#currentlyreading | idk for all the raves I see about this book, it's going like a typical high-fantasy romance so far...

This didn't do it for me. Maybe I was distracted since it was an audiobook. I just never got absorbed by the story.

I've been blue lately. My husband says "go outside! Get some sun!" I grab my earbuds and the dog and head up the street. Hmm, funny noise. I turn around to find a swarm of bees approaching. I promptly lay face down on the sidewalk, Great Dane lounging next to me, and when they pass, I immediately go back home and seal all doors and windows. Audio booking from inside today for obvious reasons ?????

I'm starting this audiobook today for my commute. It sounded interesting and there was no wait list for it at my library 😆

I did not expect to become so engrossed in this fairy tale but I was completely swept away. Lark is both gifted and cursed. She is being used a political pawn between her father, who equally disdains and needs her, and the king, who sees her as the tool he requires to save his kingdom. While Lark is mute she is not powerless and it is time she makes herself heard. There are curses, battles, and magical abilities. And yes- it is a kissing book.

I love the drama in this book. #fantasy

A beautifully written story.

It started out slow but I'm a sucker for a spunky female. A few twists and all the elements came together for an unexpected and thrilling finish. The audiobook is inane. Skip that and go straight for the print version. Can't wait to read number 2 in the series, Spring 2017.

So hooked. Found the audiobook Tuesday. Got through nine chapters while I was cleaning. Next came the kindle book. I had to have a physical copy though. This beauty came in the mail today. Lark has totally sucked me in. I want to just devour this book. At the same time, the sooner I finish it, the sooner it will be over. 😢

I loved this! About a handful of things too real-world for me since everything else was fantasy, but the uniqueness of the story made those things easy to overlook. Loved the writing. Great, fast read. And I ADORED that the heroine had power that wasn't wrapped up in a sword & fighting! She uses words. So fabulous!

My current obsession #amyharmon #birdandthesword

I fell into a book and I happily can't get out.

Sometimes I get a yearning for a fantasy with a strong female protag that begs for a reflexive feminist reading. This did the trick. ✔️✔️✔️

I just finished this beauty. I have always loved Amy Harmon but this surprised me. I didn't know if she could pull off a fantasy book but she totally did . I will say I don't read a lot of fantasy so not sure if that plays a role in me liking it. I also adored the romance.

I have no words. This book left me breathless and as silent as the main character Lark was in the beginning of this wonderful tale. Harmon has a way of telling a story. The tension, angst, and love is so strongly communicated that my heart broke during a few scenes. The way the characters feel and act just resonates throughout the tale. Every action has a consequence, and every word has power. For some of the characters, that is literal.

Harmon has a way with words . This is swoon worthy.

Loved it!! If you are a fan of Sarah Maas you will love this. Great world building and awesome concept for this story. First book I have read by Amy Harmon and I was not disappointed. Add this to your TBR list now!!!

Ok, heard some good things about this one, fingers crossed

I really loved this! I'm sad it was a stand alone because I would love more of this world! And if Amy ever decides to write another fantasy I will be sure to pick it up!

Epic book hangover. Funny, I knew I wanted to read this book, but I kept putting it off for some reason. When I started it, I was so worried I wasn't going to love it. I ended up consuming this book in seven hours. I loved everything about this book.

I've been putting off reading this book for a couple months now. I don't know why. It has great reviews but I guess maybe I'm scared I won't like it since everyone else does. Ekk. Starting now...

I was surprised by how much l loved this book. I loved the main character Lark and her fiery spirit. This is the kind of book you could read again and again.

Jumping into this book tonight.

I just finished this book and LOVED it! Worth a look!