The Kiss of the Nightingale
The Kiss of the Nightingale
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Tundra Books
Annotation: A stolen magical gem transforms an orphan's destiny . . . a stunning and completely unputdownable romantasy novel set in... more
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #393867
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Tundra Books
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 10/01/24
ISBN: 1-7748-8525-5
ISBN 13: 978-1-7748-8525-3
Dewey: Fic
Language: English
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ALA Booklist (Thu Oct 31 00:00:00 CDT 2024)

Desperate to escape her dire financial circumstances and find a cure for her ailing sister, Cleo is swept away into the dark underbelly of her city, Lutèce. Denner's YA debut is set in a Paris-like fantasy world, featuring a fascinating magic system where Talents are the main vessels of magic ms from defunct mines infused with power. These jewels give the Elite of the city their capacity for wondrous abilities, from melodious singing and conducting to divine architecture and accounting. After being sucked into a world of illicit Talent stealing by Dahlia, a seductive young woman who oversees the black market of goods and information in their city, Cleo is tasked with stealing the Talent of the vicomte, Nuriel Lenoir. But no matter how alluring Dahlia is, Nuriel is equally captivating, and Cleo's commitment to Dahlia's world and work begins to waver. A lush fantasy infused with swooning romance and twisty turns, as enrapturing as it is fresh.

Kirkus Reviews

A poor orphan who's given the chance to use stolen magic to become an opera star finds herself tangled up in romance and treacheryIn Lutèce, a city located in a world inspired by historical France, those with a Talent-a gem that enhances a specific skill, passed on through generations via blood magic-fare much more easily than those without. Cleodora Finley was devastated when her father died unexpectedly, before passing on his Talent for tailoring. Now his dress shop is floundering, and Cleo is unable to get her sick sister the care she needs. When the mysterious and seductive Lady Dahlia Sibille offers her a stolen Singing Talent, Cleo accepts. In return, Cleo must steal the Talent belonging to the arrogant yet alluring Vicomte Nuriel Lenoir. As danger and deceit swirl around her, Cleo grows closer to both Dahlia and Nuriel. Ultimately, however, she must decide where her loyalties lie and what kind of person she wants to be. The original magic system and captivating setting are accompanied by a fast-paced narrative as the story engages with themes of class and art. While Cleo eventually finds gumption and grit, the poor decisions she makes on her journey to that point become more frustrating than relatable. Additionally, neither of her love interests feels developed enough to create a believable romance that will help readers become invested. Main characters are cued white.An intriguing world unfortunately populated with uninteresting characters.(Fantasy. 14-18)

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Kirkus Reviews
Reading Level: 6.0
Interest Level: 9-12
Lexile: HL760L

A stolen magical gem transforms an orphan's destiny . . . a stunning and completely unputdownable romantasy novel set in an alternative historical Paris, The Kiss of the Nightingale weaves together the seduction of Bridgerton and the magic of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series.

1890, Lutèce: In this city, Talents are everything: precious gems that gift unrivalled skills to their owners. The most coveted, Elite Talents, are claimed by the aristocracy, passed through generations by blood magic.

Cleodora dreamed of inheriting her father's Tailoring Talent, but when he died, the magic died with him. Now she’s left with empty promises, a dress shop she can’t keep afloat, and her bed-ridden younger sister.

But everything changes when she meets the dark-eyed Lady Dahlia Sibille. Dahlia offers Cleodora a Singing Talent — a chance to save her beloved sister and rewrite her own fate. From the first instant, Cleodora is bewitched. . . there's just one catch: she needs to steal an Elite Talent from the prestigious Lenoir family.

As Lutèce's nightingale, Cleodora is the star of the opera's galas and balls, worlds away from the darkness and dust of home. But the handsome yet infuriating Vicomte Lenoir is nothing like she expected.

Soon, the Vicomte's teasing smiles win her over, even as Dahlia's seductive whispers linger in her ears. Torn between Dahlia, who gave her everything, and the Vicomte, who holds the price of her freedom, is Cleodora in danger of losing it all? Or can she prove that magic isn’t the only gift that counts?


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