Smoak reviewed Ballad of Perilous Graves by Alex Jennings
Review of 'Ballad of Perilous Graves' on 'Storygraph'
3 stars
What an acid trip of a book. Too disjointed to follow, but a good vibe I guess?
English language
Published Nov. 18, 2022 by Orbit.
Nola is a city full of wonders. A place of sky trolleys and dead cabs, where haints dance the night away and Wise Women keep the order, and where songs walk, talk and keep the spirit of the city alive. To those from Far Away, Nola might seem strange. To failed magician, Perilous Graves, it’s simply home. Then the rhythm stutters.
Nine songs of power have escaped from the magical piano that maintains the city’s beat and without them, Nola will fail. Unexpectedly, Perry and his sister, Brendy, are tasked with saving the city. But a storm is brewing and the Haint of All Haints is awake. Even if they capture the songs, Nola’s time might be coming to an end.
What an acid trip of a book. Too disjointed to follow, but a good vibe I guess?