A MORTAL SONG is a novel that revolves around the character of Sora, a girl raised all her life as one thing but destined to be another. As a human changeling, Sora quickly finds out she is not the one prophesied to save the people she loves and the home she grew up in. 
 A character that isn't The Chosen One? 
 Sign me up. I always enjoy it when a trope gets turned around on its head and that's exactly what happened here. When Sora finds out who she truly is, you can really feel for her. As she comes to terms with the truth, she shows a side of vulnerability that is uniquely human and easy to relate to. Despite her newfound weaknesses, Sora remains courageous and brave, a heroine to admire. 
 A unique plot that is full of Japanese culture. 
 Set in Japan and chock full of ghosts, demons and kami (oh my!) A MORTAL SONG is definitely a refreshing read. It reminds me a little of INK by Amanda Sun and the manga Kamisama Kiss. The world building was incredibly interesting but I couldn't help wanting a bit more history and explanation; I actually thought that this was a historical novel until laptops and high-rises appeared. 
 Action! 
 I thought A MORTAL SONG was a very readable book, it kept my attention and the pacing was nudged along by all the action. Adventure/quest books usually have a lull period but I didn't find that here. There were a lot of elements at play, like friendships and romance, but they weren't the focus. A little more more time developing the interpersonal relationships would have been nice, and some dialogue came off a little cheesy. There were a few twists though, which definitely added more depth to the book. 
 An anticlimactic ending? 
 The middle of A MORTAL SONG was great; the pages flew by and there was a lot going on. The characters spent a majority of the novel preparing for a big showdown but the main conflict seemed to resolve itself a little too quickly. However, I think the reason why the novel concluded as it did was so the overall message of compassion and power of humanity was clear. 
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