If you hate reading about Mary Su female protagonists in fantasy who are beautiful, can topple the world over with one flick of their fingers, and are generally perfect to a fault, I feel you. It’s high time to read books about relatable characters who never have it easy, and who have to fight their inner demons and their closest ones to become their best selves. And if this comes jam-packed with tales of mythologic legends and beguiling politics? Sign me up!

The Song of Legends is the second book of the fantasy series, Songs of Draiden. It has an excellent magical plot and a touching story of self-growth that you will relate to. Let’s dive right into its no-spoiler synopsis!

Spoiler-free plot

Margaret, the sole heir to the Aigan throne, hates her duties as a Fae princess. Even though she has been raised to act as the ever-perfect docile princess Aigan requires, her world comes crashing down when Lukas, her husband, mysteriously dies in an accident.

Now she spends her days hiding in her rooms and neglecting her duties. Her father, the fearsome king of Aigan, is disappointed and threatens her with a betrothal to the prince of Vandoria, a kingdom notorious for causing wars and chaos.

Margaret suspects her father of a conspiracy. Aided by her caring bodyguard, Christopher, she sets to investigate the matter. However, what unfolds is more dangerous than she had ever thought, and might destroy all the Fae kingdoms, if Margaret doesn’t do something fast.

What is the price at which her father has sold the kingdom and her life?

In this second book of the fantasy romance series, The Song of Legends, a runaway princess and her guard manage to stop a brewing war, uncover legends along the journey, and fall in love against all odds.

My Take on The Song of Legends

The Song of Legends picks up immediately after the events of the first book of the series, The Song of the Fae, from a different protagonist’s view. It manages to have the same intrigue as the first book, fascinatingly blending epic wars with legends and love.

E H Jahr is a master storyteller. Much like her first book, she weaves her stories from a point of personal development, so readers can relate to the characters’ internal struggles and grow with them.

I didn’t like Margaret, the protagonist, at all in the beginning. She was too apathetic to her duties and too naïve to her surroundings. And even though I could understand that grief made her act this way, it was hard to convince myself that she would be able to grow so much in the book, which she eventually did. I also loved how the author explores Margaret’s relationship with her dominating, abusive father. If you love growth arcs and characters who fight against despair to become stronger than ever, you’ll love this book.

I loved the political intrigue and how we get to meet our charming Dorian and the fiery Kiera from the first book, although for a very short interval—much to my poor heart’s dismay. I also got excited by Margaret and Christopher’s epic journey throughout the Fae kingdoms of Aigan, Cresea and Vandoria, discovering friends and foes and their love for each other.

This sequel also expands on the world-building from the first book, but does not foreshadow the events happening in the book. Prepare to uncover alluring legends, ancient races, demons, and frightening monsters. And if you’re a fan of forbidden and fated romance, get yourself a treat from The Song of Legends to be enthralled!

I highly recommend it to fans of fantasy romance stories featuring fae and to readers of Elise Kova and Sarah J. Maas.

Content Triggers:

No cursing or extreme violence. There is some explicit sexual content. I recommend it for ages 18+.

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