Five years ago, fifteen-year-old Octavia lost her beloved older sister, a talented violinist, under uncertain circumstances. Now, unwilling to accept her sister’s fate, a chance encounter with a strange dream, a violin she’d long thought lost, and a young flutist with inexplicable abilities thrusts her headfirst into the mystical world of Maestros--musicians with incredible powers. In tandem with her newfound knowledgeable companion, Viola, their goals are twofold and mutual: uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Octavia’s sister and eradicate the agony-born forces of Dissonance that silently plague the world unseen.
Their trials require helping hands, whom they discover in ways more than unusual--Madrigal, a beacon of hospitality with a heroine complex; Harper, an orphan with a devotion to kindness and protecting others; and Renato, a rebellious thrill-seeker who seems to adore trouble. Together, their eccentric team must work to delve into the depths of the Maestro world, one step at a time.
For better or worse, their encounters lead them to cities concealing dark secrets, a cultural institution harboring more than meets the eye, and fleeting meetings with the ambiguous restoration aficionado, Alessandro Drey. As her newfound powers blossom and her Maestro world widens, Octavia may not always enjoy the truths she uncovers--or the heinous decisions she’s forced to make.
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The first in a three-book trilogy!
What to Expect:
- Music-based magic system, instrumental weaponry, and flashy battles
- Thick chapters ranging from 4k to 10k words
- Heavy foreshadowing and thick plot points that unravel with the narrative
This is a series written in traditional novel style, so be prepared!
Cover by devils-bite on Tumblr!
TW: Contains detailed instances of graphic violence and sensitive themes in later chapters. Feel free to DM for further warnings or specific details.
As a reader of this story on RoyalRoad, eyeing it here as well, I couldn't help but click on it and share why this masterpiece deserves to be read!
In fact, I won't even copy the review I wrote there, but I'll write a fresh one on the spur of the moment! Keeping the spoiler at a minimum.
This story has everything you could wish for!
Do you want an intricate tale with deep meaning? You're in the right place!
Do you enjoy cool and flashy battles? You'd be surprised what some instruments can do!
Do you wish for cool characters? Oh boy, where do I even start with this...
Do you feel perhaps down with the mood? Start reading this, and you shall meet the most cheerful character you could ever ask for! The sun can barely compete with her splendor!
Or perhaps you wish for an apparent ice-cold (read the story to understand the pun) girl. Exactly what a story needs in certain situations.
Perhaps you'd rather follow a very energetic boy with a perpetual grin on his face. This story got you as well.
Maybe someone more calm and collected? Same answer as above.
You're not interested in characters, but just in deep descriptions and elegant style? Oh, you shall see plenty!
You have a lot of free time, and feeling undecided? Then start this story, and you won't regret it.
You don't have a lot of free time for these thick chapters? Worry not. Once you start reading, you'll gladly sacrifice some sleep for it.
My words alone cannot explain this, at all. Believe me.
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