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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Hannah Porter

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When it comes to reading fantasy books, I really only have read about 2 handfuls of them. So when I came across this Book i really wanted to give it a try and add it to my read pile. Omg I am so glad I did!! Lena Abram has built such a beautifully unique world, with some complex characters that you’ll sympathize with and hope everything turns out okay for them. Lol most of them lol. But with powers and curses and a thrilling Ending what’s not to love ❤️I truly look forward to reading the Dominions series by this author its part of this universe🥰 Can’t wait to step foot back In the this one. I would love to see how they expand on this already great world.
Ps I love how the author had a go to glossary for the book just in case you got confused on something.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Julie Johnson

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In a world where slavery and death are on the line, Lannahi is going to have to fight for her kingdom and her freedom. She is the youngest sibling of 3, and her siblings are, well to put it mildly, jerks. They don’t really care about her outcome. She thinks she’s in love with this guy until his true colors come to light and he enchants her, to the point that if she does not comply, death will be her outcome. To get out from under his spell, she must participate in the Moon Games. These games are held monthly and there are strict rules. Not everyone plays by the rules though. Lannahi is going to need some help from an ally, but who can really be trusted?

This was an interesting and fun read. There is lots of adventure, fantasy, some romance, and power grabs. I love the time and attention the author took to developing the characters. While it did slow down the pace of the book a bit, it was much needed and appreciated!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Callie Luna

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lannahi is a princess that takes her fate into her own hands. She feels her only escape is to take over a kingdom due to a curse placed upon her. Will she be able to defend herself and her new kingdom from harm?

I enjoyed Lannahi as the main character. She is a strong and fair ruler but questions her actions. The citizens of her kingdom don’t automatically accept her, and she captures the old queen as her slave. There are a lot of names in this book and sometimes I was confused with the number of side characters. The world building was good, but I feel like it could have used more details to bring it to life. The story is original, and the ending was unexpected.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was looking for a fantasy that wasn’t part of an epic series to fit my current schedule and this seemed the perfect fit. This had everything I was hoping for; I was not disappointed in the adventure the danger, romance and the creatures within.

I loved the idea for this plot, I thought it was quite unique. There was a lot of detail, especially in the world building which was great and helped create the feeling that I was stepping into the world.
My only criticism in this regard, would be that there is so much detail in all areas except the bit that seems the most crucial to the plot – the Game. I was able to follow along, but I feel it would have made even more sense with more information and background on this.

I was 100% invested in Lannahi and her journey to coming into her own. I really enjoyed her strength and how she dealt with the betrayal she had experienced. I was rooting for her start to finish.

This was the first book that I’ve read by the author and I will definitely be looking out for more!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Susan Ratchford

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Praise for Lena Abram’s, Song Of Earth and Claws, for bringing a unique twist to a classic genre! I absolutely loved this book and the immense journey that it took me on! The characters all felt so real! I got so angry at some of them like they were right beside me. Lannahi was such a relatable character with her intense motives and the feelings brought about by her family. There were times where if I were her I would be so tempted to give up, but she never did and I found that inspiring. Abram’s created an immaculate world with so much detail, her kingdoms, her politics, her games, her twists and turns, all absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to see what else she has in store! My first favorite book for the year!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Song of Earth and Claws is a fae fantasy romance with magic, danger, betrayal, kingdoms and powers. I truly enjoy fantasy, this was overall a good story, but a bit complex and there is a lot of information to try and navigate. The author did a good job providing appendix for glossary of terms, character (as there were many) and kingdoms that was helpful to me, but there were parts of the story that I feel like I was missing some valuable pieces. Overall, this was a good story and I really liked Lannahi as a character as she was underestimated many times.

Lannahi is betrayed by a man she thought she once loved…and this betrayal also would put her family in harms way, his plan is devious. Lannahi is now under Nihhal’s curse and she cannot speak of his deceit and betrayal or there is an ultimate price. As Lannahi finds courage to challenge a Queen for power of her land…….will Lannahi find she is as strong as she think she is…or will this not be as simple as she believes…will she be able to trust anyone or is she in this alone..

This is a good story, overall, it does take time to absorb…I am looking forward to seeing what this author brings next.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Tonya Merritt

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ll tell you the book cover is what drew me into this book and then of course I read synopsis. I was leary because this type of fantasy world building can be hard to get into but Lena Abram’s writing style will suck you in once you find your spot. A great story full of colorful characters and wonderful storyline. It will take you into a fantasy world unlike any other. I am excited to read other stories by Lena.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Brittany Angel

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Song of Earth and Claws has all the making of a fantastic fantasy series! There is political intrigue, duels, and an interesting magic system. I really enjoyed the way the main character is not what she seems and really starts to bring people to her side without them even realizing it. I wish that the world building had gone a little more in-depth, but I wasn’t disappointed. I’m hoping to see more in this world.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Lisa Helmick

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderfully complex story. It has a slow start but once it gets going I was completely hooked. This is a fantasy story with romance and a lot of suspense. I was held captive while reading and struggled to put this one down. The world building is phenomenally done. The different layers of fae and how they all interact was superbly done. I was excited to meet new and figure out their powers and how they are involved. How everything someone says or does has an underlying reason or hidden agenda would drive me crazy because the characters have to always be on their toes and thinking of different angles. Tiring for me but great for the story.

The female MC impressed me immensely. She is portrayed as meek and a follower but once she makes her move she is the complete opposite. Her growth is huge! Watching her change and learn for every situation always left me wondering what can’t she do. The answer is Nothing! She has learned from her family more than she ever thought she did.

I hope there is more to come in this series.

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Song of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram – Review by Anna Deer

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lannahi knows the fate of her fathers kingdom is in danger. Being Sarkal’s youngest child without powers, leaves her open to the other kingdoms.
Nihhal is experienced and has powers, he has been all over the kingdoms plotting revenge against her and her family. When he sees her alone at the Moon Games, he makes his ghastly move. He let’s her live but he has cursed her to be his slave. Little did he know Lannahi isn’t as weak as he thought. She has her own plan to dominate and run from him to never be made a slave.
Song of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram is a beautifully written fantasy romance. Full of betrayal and captivating combat, both magical and physical. It is full of details and amazing character and world building. The author thought of it all, she even has the rules of the lands and a glossary in the back as helpful tools.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Tausha Treadway

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram. This is a fae, romance and it is loaded with information that you need to know but kind of bogged down the first little bit of the book. You have to really pay attention to keep all the players in line and where they fit into the story. The romance part focuses on Lannahi and Ashared. Lannahi is in the game to become the leader and the games are a big part of the story. Lannahi doesn’t want to be leader but for the sake of her family she has to try and being betrayed by someone she though was her friend is heartbreaking. Lannahi is afraid she has taken on more than she can handle but she also knows if she doesn’t at least try she and her family will be destroyed. There are all kinds of danger around every corner including, fantasy, romance, fae, shape shifters and mystery, Its a deep book but if you stick with it you will enjoy the games and seeing if Lannahi can save herself and her people and marry the love of her life which is all she really wants!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Alison Risher

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fantasy novel. The characters include shapeshifters, magicians, and fantastically powerful fae. Nature, and the natural world, are featured prominently. Emotions are a force to be reckoned with. The bonds of family feature strongly in this novel.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by Lena Abram and wasn’t sure what to expect. The early parts of the story were almost a bit confusing as I tried to learn the character names and roles in the world Abram crafted, but after awhile it all came together and I was IN. I couldn’t wait to see what happened next, when and if betrayal would come, from who and how… the intricacies of Abram’s Fae world were well thought out and with plenty of room to continue the story. Plenty of sexual tension as well.
Fantastic storytelling, world building and character development. Can’t wait for book two.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Deb Robinson

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fabulous journey I went on with this amazing book. This is the first book I have read by this author and I will certainly look for more.

The world the author created was complex and I absolutely loved that.

Lannahi is our MC and seen by her family as the weakest among them. They do not consider her a threat for taking over their land as her fae talent is the gift of song. Everyone in her family seems to want to protect her.

Lannahi finds herself under a curse from Nihhal who wants her as a slave at his feet. She can’t speak of his deceit to anyone due to the curse or she will die. The curse prevents her from doing so. This leaves Lannahi no choice but to challenge someone at the Blacktower for her own piece of land. When she wins and becomes Queen she finds herself in over her head.

She has been taught not to trust anyone. Ashared is the head of the guard but can he be trusted? Read this amazing book to find out more. You won’t be disappointed. In fact you will want more.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Daryian Lucas

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author and I would read another one of her works. However this story didn’t do it for me. The synopsis is very good and I went into the book with high expectations. There were a lot of times where I didn’t know what was going on and had to reread. It’s very detailed but I think it’s over detailed in some parts which makes it hard to follow.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this fantasy story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed their writing skills as well as their attention to details that made the story pop. This is a well written story where kingdoms are won and lives are lost. A story where loyalties are questioned and love is an added twist. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world. They are connectable and keep the story engaging. They add so much to the story that it makes it easy to read. I enjoyed watching the growth of this story which had me turning pages fast. This is a fast paced story that I truly enjoyed reading. I highly recommend this story.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first couple of pages of this book was very intriguing, however, after that it was a little slow to begin with. Within the first couple of chapters the plot got more interesting. The world building is very well done. When I read about the lands and the meeting places of the court, I can see it all in my mind exactly how it was written. The characters are very well developed. I love how the youngest child always needs to prove themselves and to break out of the mold the older siblings put them in. The main character always has to calculate and be a few steps ahead of her opposition while maintaining peace in the kingdom.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Jade Brunton

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am not typically a fantasy reader but I figured that I would give this one a go! I surprised myself with how much I liked it. The character development of Lennahi as she steps into her new role was truly incredible. I often times thought that she was going to back down only for her to come off strong and hard. As someone who doesn’t typically read fantasy, the world building in the beginning was a little overwhelming, but as the story went on it made total sense. If you’re looking to dip your feet into the world of Fantasy, I think this is a great place to start. Once I got beyond the world building, I finished the book in two days..I needed to know what was going to happen!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the first book I have read from this author and I am very excited to get to read more of her works! This was a well written story that drew me in, right from the beginning. We jump almost right into the Games and as the story unfolds, the author does an amazing job of revealing more of the story and the characters. Lannahi was a wonderful heroine that you absolutely want to see succeed. As she gets older she sees how little she can trust those even closest to her and how hard she will need to work to find her place in this fantasy world. This fantasy story definitely kept me enthralled and I couldn’t stop reading until the end. The author takes you on all sorts of twists and turns, keeping you wondering how it will all end. I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves fantasy, adventure, mystery, secrets, lies, romance, and magic. I definitely plan to check out the other books the author has written and I look forward to more of her works.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Kerry Baker

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great fantasy story that really builds the momentum the more it goes on. It is quite a slow, and a little bit of a confusing, start as it launches straight into the games without much of an explanation. However, the more the story goes on the more you start to pick up the information you need.
I loved the main character in this book. The strength she possessed was obvious and it, for me, it really carried the whole story. I could have read so much more about her. The premise of the story was really good as well. I soon found myself immersed in what was going on and I wanted to see how things would play out. This really is a great story and one that I would recommend.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Santana Hicks

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lannahi once thought she was in love with a man, that is until she finds out that he was using her to take revenge on those who had wronged his father. Then he cursed her so that she could never tell anyone of his plans or escape him in the future. The Fae win kingdoms by challenging the current ruler. Lannahi decides the only way to escape her ex is by challenging the Queen of a winter kingdom mostly inhabited by landshapers. She wins but the former queen tells her that she will never be accepted. Lannahi fears that she was right. She can’t trust anyone within her new Kingdom. They are either loyal to the former queen or to the land.

Lannahi needs to watch her back no matter where she goes. Without allies she could easily lose her throne just as fast as she took it. Will she be able to retain her throne or die trying?

I enjoyed this book. The author took the time to let us get to know Lannahi as a person before she came into power. The author voiced Lannahi’s thought process to show where she was coming from with all of her decisions and to show that she is a strong, independent woman who doesn’t need a prince or king to make her name known. She will stop at nothing to live free.

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Song of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram – review by kat Mellon

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Song of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram was really a great read. It was my first book by this author so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The world building was really awesome and I loved the character development. I’ve read a lot of fae-universe books and I really loved the unique twist this one had and the mystery surrounding the two main characters. I did feel a couple times that there could have been a little more information given to the readers, like about the games in general, but I also feel like not having the info did not detract from the overall read and storyline. Would definitely recommend this book and will read more by Abram!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This fantasy story will keep you reading. The author provides tons of details and has very believable characters. Lannahi has been overlooked and underestimated but it’s time for the Games and it’s time for her to prove herself. But can she trust who she thinks or will she be betrayed like her family was? Very good book with a very similar vibe to GOT and LotR.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Finn Cunningham

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me tell you, I simply could not put this book down. This novel is just masterfully written to tug on your emotions, the imagery and scene building is just beautiful, and the magic aspect was just so intriguing to me. Lannahi’s tale was an enchanting roller coaster every step of the way and I loved it. I would find myself thinking about it as i did things throughout the day, and I just had to keep coming back to it! If you’re looking for something new and you enjoy fantasy, I wholeheartedly recommend Lena’s work! This is the first book she’s written that I have had the absolute pleasure of reading, and i very much doubt it will be my last!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Ayla Phipps

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taking control of her own fate. This is the first book I have read by the immensely talented Lena Abram’s and all I gotta say is wow. Day one of 2024 and I already have a favorite author of the year. Lannahi, daughter of King Sarkal and Queen Asirri of Goldenshadows is more than just a singer.
Lannahi is the youngest of three, brother Maal fifteen years older and sister Letiri ten years older. Due to the large age gaps, she was never very close to her siblings but when she became twenty years old both took great interest in her along with many others. The purpose was to see how powerful she was. Alas the interest in her was short lived when their father introduced her to the court as a singer and not a princess. Both felt she was no longer a threat but could be a pawn in the Royal Games. Nihhal, is the son of prince reigning over one of her fathers’ cities and due to his father’s enslavement after a loss has a grand plan of revenge that Lannahi is key. When he reveals his ultimate plans to her, he does so with a charm, if she tries to warn or tell anyone of his plans she will suffocate before she can finish. With no other choice Lannahi is truly her mother’s daughter and decides to take her survival and thus her fate into her own hands. She has finally reached the age of twenty-five and is now old enough to attend the Royal Sabbaths and can declare a challenge to another royal for their title and lands. Only she meets someone unexpected, Ashared, a mixed blood landshaper/shapeshifter. With whom has ties to the woman she has challenged. The Queen of Goldfrost is her target and the date is set… her only brief hesitation to her surprise is how Ashared will see the challenge.
What will happen after the duel? Can she truly win against a landshaper? Will Nihhal accept that she is out of his reach, or will he follow her to enact his revenge? The world the author builds is one built of magic, and fae but also reality in how people only ever let you see what they want you to. Secrets don’t only hide in the shadows, sometimes the friend beside you turns out to be the enemy you were fighting. She searched and dreamed of a love like her parents’ and found it in a place she never thought possible. I will certainly be keeping an eye out for more from this author. Can’t wait to see what she has in store next.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Song of Earth and Claws starts a bit slow as there is quite a bit of world-building, as is usual in stories of the Fae. The reader needs to be able to understand the rules to understand the motivations of the main character.
Lannahi is the youngest daughter of King Sarkal, king of Goldenshadows and Queen Asirri, Sarkal’s wife and Knight. Her older siblings are princes & princesses of their kingdoms under King Sarkal.
Kingdoms are won and lost in the Moon Games that happen every month, according to the Rules, but not everyone plays by the rules.
Lannahi is a musician with little power, but she realises that she cannot trust anyone, not even her family, as they will all use her as a pawn to gain and keep their own power and kingdoms.
When Lannahi is betrayed by Nihhal, an enchanter she loves, she is forced to participate in the Game and duel for a kingdom to protect herself from him and his plans for her. Losing is not an option as losing means slavery.
Winning the duel is just the start of Lannahi finding herself and her power in a kingdom quite different to her home, and with people who view her and her friends with much suspicion.
Navigating a hostile ex-queen, the man she is attracted to but cannot trust, wild werewolf factions, an ex-lover who betrayed her, and siblings she cannot trust, whilst holding onto her kingdom is a delicate balancing act.
Lena Abram has crafted a fine stand-alone novel that could just as easily become the first in a series

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Kerry Carr

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really entertaining fantasy read. It contains everything you would expect from a fantasy adventure, fantasy beings, danger, excitement, enemies from far and wide and some even closer to home, and romance. In this story there is also family angst and drama as it felt to me that all of Lannahi’s siblings were constantly waiting for the moment to turn against her and stab her in the back.

Lannahi wants to make her own way in the world. She doesn’t want to be under someone else rule for the rest of her life so to do that she needs to either take over someone else’s kingdom or create her own. However that isn’t as simple as it sounds as even the parts not under the control of a ruler still have their own supernatural beings who aren’t to happy to have someone trying to take control over them.

So now Lannahi has to gather people around her to help her succeed in this game and progress herself further so she can become a ruler. But with everyone wanting the same thing can she really trust the people around her or are they just using her as a stepping stone to get ahead in the game.

The author goes into a lot of detail that really brings the world to life however for me I got a bit lost with the Game. I felt it wasn’t explained as well as it could have been whereas other aspects of the story were explained in greater depth.

Overall it was an enjoyable read which a strong female character which I love and I am excited to see what else the author has planned for this fantasy world.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Emily H

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lannahi finds herself betrayed and part of a bigger plan from one who would do her family harm. Everyone overlooked Lannahi, yes her voice was beautiful, but she was sheltered and underestimated. In order to take control of her own destiny, Lannahi issues a duel for the kingdom of Goldfrost. If she wins she has a new battle in front of her, gaining the trust of the people who live there. If she loses she will be a slave or worst, lose her life. The game is set, will she meet her match?

What a terrific story. So many different facets to this story. Lannahi trusts very few and she finds herself betrayed by one she thought she could trust. She makes a play that changes everything and her determination is astounding. At times Lannahi can come off as cold but there is so much to her, couldn’t put the story down. If you like fantasy’s that have to do with the royal court this one is a must read.

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Helen Dawkins

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Let me start off by saying this is a wonderful book. With that being said, I wanted to like it so much more than I actually did. This book is a stand-alone romantic fantasy novel, but it does have two other books in the same universe.

Song of Earth and Claws has a good amount of the “regular” fantasy elements, such as drama, danger, magic and mystical characters (in this case Fae – as well as shapeshifters). But there are also a few elements that the author adds that I find are quite unique and interesting, the main one being the way the fae differ from one another. They all have the deeper connection as far a morals go, but they couldn’t be any more different regarding powers, personalities, and physical attributes.

There is A LOT, and I do mean A LOT of information to take in that is honestly pretty necessary to keep the story line straight. This is a chacteristic most dystopian books have, especially in the very first book introducing the world, so I don’t have a problem with the amount of info but, my issue is more so with how much of the information if very alike. There are only very small differences, but those small differences are crucial at understanding and comprehending. Another issue I have is the names are very similar as well. Which would have been fine if they were characters on the same side, or for smaller characters, if a small description (without necessarily being redundant) was included when mentioning them. I completely understand this is easier said than actually done when it comes to writing characters lol.

There are several characters that I would consider “main” characters, but as far as the romantic story line of the book, it is focused on Lannahi and Ashared. I do deeply love their connection both physical and mental. The romantic part doesn’t really have momentum though until over half way, and I feel there was a lot of missed opportunity there because the book is focused on explaining in depth the rules of the fae universe as well as Lannahi as a person. I feel like the author was torn in two directions – the romantic portion of the story vs. the universe the romance took place in. I think the book generally would have been better if there was just one direction the author focused on. Because of this, the flow of the story was a little choppy.

The beginning of the story focuses on Lannahi only and the “games”. But the “games” are not really well explained and left me a little confused on why exactly they existed besides the fact to keep the fae from just murdering each other at random. Another large aspect of this book that heavily confused me was what the ACTUAL plot was, out of the plethora of things that could be considered, none of them really made enough sense to be the MAIN one. Yes, Lannahi wanted protection from Nihhal and she couldn’t speak of what he aspired to do, as well as she did not wish to become a slave. But wouldn’t becoming a Queen solve these issues? Isn’t that the whole point of why she became Queen? Not to mention, after she becomes Queen, it barely mentions him again until almost 3/4 ways through.

The element of danger is never missing, there is always a slight worry that someone might lose their life at any given moment. Has Lannahi bit of more than she could chew? Who knew being Queen would be just as dangerous as her future looked with Nihhal. Loyalties are tested, secrets are kept.. and broken, family members cannot always be trusted, and greed is not always the motivation behind a person’s intentions.

The universe itself is easily imagined; the author does a wonderful job of explaining the world. It is a BEAUTIFUL world, and I think this is one of the best things about this book. It is just enough similar to other fae worlds that makes it easy to imagine fae living there, but so different that you might just take a step back and imagine fae, as a whole, differently than before.
 
The underlying story had SO much potential, and I feel like it did not really meet its mark for me. But regardless, it is a good story and I encourage you to pick it up and read if you love fantasy romance!

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Song of Earth and Claws (Faelands Series) by Lena Abram – Review by Kassandra

Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book droned on a bit but had good world building. Everything about this world was well explained. I did enjoy the plot. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes reading about the supernatural.

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