She then rushes to find an alley in which to be completely alone and cry, only to learn the next morning that her cries killed nearby rats.Īs Song of the Forever Rains unfolds, readers learn that the Duke of Lachlan is basically getting high off of stolen magic – which is illegal outside of the Thief Kingdom – and using it to torture and abuse his stepson, Darius Makenna. For example, in the beginning of the book she has to refrain from screaming as an angry man chops her finger off for stealing – any loss of control would reveal her magic.

I imagine seeing one of their shows would be akin to a bad acid trip.ĭue to the strength and risk of harm her powers carry, Larkyra has spent her entire life learning to control them – this means being careful of her words, her emotions, and the like. Their combined performances are so powerful that those without magic must be strapped down for fear of uncontrollable movements. The three of them make up the Mousai, a trio of mysterious sorceresses who put on shows in the Thief Kingdom. Larkyra's eldest sister Abareesa's magic relies on instruments, while her second-eldest sister Niya's magic relies on dance. Mellow introduces readers to the Bassette family, the country of Aadilor, a secret city called the Thief Kingdom, and an undercover mission disguised as an arranged marriage. She can also heal with her voice (somewhat like Repunzel from Tangled), but she and her sisters must keep their magic a secret nonetheless. Larkyra's magic is her voice – she can slay monsters with a simple song. Larkyra Bassette is the youngest of three sisters, who all have different magical powers of the lost gods.

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