I quite enjoyed Symphony for a Deadly Throne. It was a very nice mix of adventure and romance, though most of it was in the romance category. There was a lot of back and forth between Zimri and Arabessa, though not exactly frustratingly so.
I say that, but I did spend a lot of time being incredibly angry with Zimri. Sir, you live in a kingdom where you know “Silent Oaths” and “Secret Stealers” are a thing and you feel the need to keep pressing Arabessa for hers. She kept TELLING YOU she needed time and basically couldn’t tell you anything else and you just had to keep pushing. Much “UGH!” about that whole mess.
I would like to know why Kativa’s parents under this time-crunch to get her married? Shouldn’t the betrothal be enough within the time frame they imposed? Especially given how things worked out… Just all seemed weird and very much a plot-contrivance.
Arabessa’s feelings about being the eldest child were incredibly realistic and relatable. Lord knows I’ve felt that same kind of pressure more than once. My sisters and I might not be Mousai, but having to care for them at various points in our lives was definitely a thing.
Symphony for a Deadly Throne was also a fitting ending to this trilogy. I’m satisfied with it.
Favorite Lines
"Perfection is a made-up construct. It is much like time: it cannot be held, and only fools would waste sands falling in an attempt to try." - Zimri/The Collector
“No one said anything about knives being allowed,” he protested.“Knives are always allowed.” - Zimri/The Collector & Arabessa Bassette
