Song and Wind brings Sirens and other complex characters to life in a dark fantasy that grabs readers by the throat and compels them to dig deep into their own thoughts and motivations. The challenges faced by this unique cast are startling yet oh-so-relevant in a time of global unrest and the human propensity for mistrust that vies with a longing for home, love, and community. Authors B. A. Johnson and Alexis D Johnson introduce readers to a beautiful, savage world not so very different from our own and raise deep questions about compassion, justice, brokenness, and healing. I was profoundly moved by the interactions between the characters, especially the relationship between the primary character, Medlar, and his brother. Another unforgettable character, Omen, will stay with me forever. Medlar’s conflicted mind and heart as he intervenes in the heart-pounding situations around him will keep you up late turning pages.

Medlar, is not a good man. Maybe at some point in his life he was, but war has made him into a heartless killer. Despite that, I found myself rooting for him , hoping he would overcome his past and decide to live for his future.
B. A. Johnson and Alexis D. Johnson do a fantastic job bringing this story to life. The characters are realistic, flawed, human. The descriptions throughout are fantastic and do a fabulous job of painting images in your mind, making it feel like you are there, living in Neer with the Silents and Sirens.

I was super interested in this book from the start, and I was not disappointed! The plot moved very well, I never felt bored or confused, there were plenty of well-rounded characters, but not too many. The characters were so well thought out and you could feel the depth in them and with their relationships to each other. The dialogue felt natural and the author’s descriptions were so vivid. There’s definitely fun twists and turns along the way, including the ending which made me wish the next book was available!

Captured my attention from the first page and kept me guessing and turning the page longing for more. Is it time for book two yet?