Song of the Abyss
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Average rating3.8
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Ratings4
Average rating3.8
Like a songbird in a cage, Anya has spent her entire life as the General's perfect daughter. He snaps his fingers, she jumps. He tells her to smile, she beams like she is made of the sun itself. But underneath all those games and glitter, she's working to destroy her father and save the city she loves.When an undine sneaks his way into her city, intent on kidnapping her, she lets him take her.Daios is plagued by the decisions of his past. Souls haunt him, memories follow his every move, and all he knows is that perhaps stealing this woman will absolve him of his sins. If he can bring her back to his people, then they can destroy the city where his hatred was born. He's certain this will be easy. But then he sees the General's daughter, and he knows nothing will ever be the same again.Broken and damaged, he's certain no woman will ever love him. He shouldn't even try to encourage the mating instincts that ride him hard the moment he sees her.But when he realizes that she's the same as he is, different from her people and on the outskirts of what others deem "normal", he knows he's a goner. Even if it means he has to risk everything to keep her.
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Characters: Daios and Anya
Daios wants to destroy Alpha and the other underground glass houses the humans live in. He and the others advise a plan to kidnap the generals daughter (Anya) so they try to take down the glass houses.
Anya is miserable living under her father’s thumb, she had become deaf due to an explosion years ago. One day she sees a undine in the pool, she’s curious about him and swims closer to him. Then he starts showing up more frequently and she wants to know more about him.
He gets discovered by the cameras and then her home becomes a prison. She gets to the point where she escapes in the pipes and Daios rescues her.
I really enjoyed this, but not as much as the first book, Daios very much dealt with a lot of guilt from some of his people getting killed on a raid of Beta from the first book, and Anya has been treated horribly by her father for years (even smacking her). It did make me a bit sad, hence why I had to give the book a 4 star instead.
Song of the Abyss by Emma Hamm exceeded my expectations, especially compared to the first book in the series. The world-building is more intricate and immersive, pulling you deeper into the lore and expanding on the fascinating cultures and landscapes that set this series apart. The character development also shines, particularly with the star couple. Their chemistry feels more natural and compelling, and their journey together adds emotional depth that was missing in the first book.
One of the best aspects of this sequel is how it focuses more on political intrigue than smut. While the first book leaned heavily into steamy scenes, Song of the Abyss strikes a better balance, with the romance taking a back seat to the unfolding political drama and high-stakes action. It gives the story more substance, making it a more engaging read overall. If you're a fan of fantasy with rich world-building and well-developed characters, this book will not disappoint. It's a great improvement on an already interesting series.
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2 primary booksDeep Waters is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 2019 with contributions by Emma Hamm and L.G. Davis.
