The magnificent new book in the New York Times-bestselling series: a fantastic tale of rebellion and courage against enormous odds.
Following a bloody battle against foes on every side, Paige Mahoney has risen to the dangerous position of Underqueen, ruling over London's criminal population.
But, having turned her back on Jaxon Hall and with vengeful enemies still at large, the task of stabilizing the fractured underworld has never seemed so challenging.
Little does Paige know that her reign may be cut short by the introduction of Senshield, a deadly technology that spells doom for the clairvoyant community and the world as they know it . . .
Industry Reviews
"This is an ebullient, gloriously complicated fantasy . . . Shannon unravels her tangled tale in galloping prose . . . Very satisfying." - Daily Telegraph
"Like treasures unearthed by mudlarks, Samantha Shannon's alternative world is studded with fabulous language: mime queens and mime lords have their mollishers; gutterlings jostle with amaurotics in the meatspace; the country groans under the rule of the Scion Republic. With a sharp eye on the politics of identity, Shannon transports us into a world where the oppressed are pitted against one another in the struggle for survival." - Daily Mail
"Never less than captivating. A tantalizing, otherworldly adventure with imagination that burns like fire." - Kirkus Reviews
"Shannon's exploration of a futuristic, perilous Europe remains engaging and evocative . . . The narrative is fueled by a constant sense of tension, as well as both internal and external conflict." - Publishers Weekly
"Evocative, smart, and exciting . . . Shannon vividly and purposefully realizes each meticulously detailed setting, from London's underground to outposts in Scotland, while infusing her imaginative, passionate, and gripping saga with profound insights into humankind's long, bloody history of tyranny and the radiant ones who zealously fight for freedom and justice." - Booklist
"Fans will be rewarded with more character backstory, and new double agents on both sides of the insurgency . . . [The Song Rising] mirror[s] current debates on immigration, violence, and equality. It is within the descriptions of this clairvoyant world that Shannon's writing shines." - Library Journal
"[Shannon] captures the city [of Edinburgh] with a particular kind of precision, especially the relationship between power and strength, and those who benefit from neither . . . This series of books [is] easily the most politically engaged of any of the contemporary dystopian fantasies." - Scotland on Sunday
"The third book sees feisty heroine Paige Mahoney take on the dangerous role of Underqueen, ruling over London's criminal population." - The Daily Express
"[Samantha Shannon's] brilliance is that she is not afraid of change, both for her characters and her setting . . . The 25-year-old remains a name to watch." - The Independent -An ebullient, gloriously complicated fantasy . . . the characters feel grippingly real. Shannon unravels her tangled tale in galloping prose which will carry . . . readers to the very satisfying end.- - Daily Telegraph
-Never less than captivating. A tantalizing, otherworldly adventure with imagination that burns like fire.- - Kirkus Reviews
-Shannon's exploration of a futuristic, perilous Europe remains engaging and evocative . . . The narrative is fueled by a constant sense of tension, as well as both internal and external conflict.- - Publishers Weekly
-Evocative, smart, and exciting . . . Shannon vividly and purposefully realizes each meticulously detailed setting, from London's underground to outposts in Scotland, while infusing her imaginative, passionate, and gripping saga with profound insights into humankind's long, bloody history of tyranny and the radiant ones who zealously fight for freedom and justice.- - Booklist
-Fans will be rewarded with more character backstory, and new double agents on both sides of the insurgency . . . [The Song Rising] mirror[s] current debates on immigration, violence, and equality. It is within the descriptions of this clairvoyant world that Shannon's writing shines.- - Library Journal
-Shannon now has proven staying power. Her fans will be calling for more.- - NPR.org on THE MIME ORDER
-Will solidify the series' rightful place among the best of fantasy, sci-fi and dystopian fiction . . . [and] leave readers clamoring for book three.- - ShelfAwareness on THE MIME ORDER
-Shannon has continued to build on this imagined world with intricacy, and Paige's voice comes through to deliver a suspenseful story.- - Washington Post on THE MIME ORDER
-An amazingly rich and unruly underworld . . . Paige makes great strides as a memorable character.- - USA Today on THE MIME ORDER
-A dystopian thriller that delivers.- - Salon on THE BONE SEASON
-A great imagination at work.- - People on THE BONE SEASON "Never less than captivating. A tantalizing, otherworldly adventure with imagination that burns like fire." - Kirkus Reviews
"Shannon's exploration of a futuristic, perilous Europe remains engaging and evocative . . . The narrative is fueled by a constant sense of tension, as well as both internal and external conflict." - Publishers Weekly
"Evocative, smart, and exciting . . . Shannon vividly and purposefully realizes each meticulously detailed setting, from London's underground to outposts in Scotland, while infusing her imaginative, passionate, and gripping saga with profound insights into humankind's long, bloody history of tyranny and the radiant ones who zealously fight for freedom and justice." - Booklist
"Fans will be rewarded with more character backstory, and new double agents on both sides of the insurgency . . . [The Song Rising] mirror[s] current debates on immigration, violence, and equality. It is within the descriptions of this clairvoyant world that Shannon's writing shines." - Library Journal
"Shannon now has proven staying power. Her fans will be calling for more." - NPR.org on THE MIME ORDER
"Will solidify the series' rightful place among the best of fantasy, sci-fi and dystopian fiction . . . [and] leave readers clamoring for book three." - ShelfAwareness on THE MIME ORDER
"Shannon has continued to build on this imagined world with intricacy, and Paige's voice comes through to deliver a suspenseful story." - Washington Post on THE MIME ORDER
"An amazingly rich and unruly underworld . . . Paige makes great strides as a memorable character." - USA Today on THE MIME ORDER
"A dystopian thriller that delivers." - Salon on THE BONE SEASON
"A great imagination at work." - People on THE BONE SEASON Shannon's exploration of a futuristic, perilous Europe remains engaging and evocative . . . The narrative is fueled by a constant sense of tension, as well as both internal and external conflict. - Publishers Weekly
Shannon now has proven staying power. Her fans will be calling for more. - NPR.org on THE MIME ORDER
Will solidify the series rightful place among the best of fantasy, sci-fi and dystopian fiction . . . [and] leave readers clamoring for book three. - ShelfAwareness on THE MIME ORDER
Shannon has continued to build on this imagined world with intricacy, and Paige s voice comes through to deliver a suspenseful story. - Washington Post on THE MIME ORDER
An amazingly rich and unruly underworld . . . Paige makes great strides as a memorable character. - USA Today on THE MIME ORDER
A dystopian thriller that delivers. - Salon on THE BONE SEASON
A great imagination at work. - People on THE BONE SEASON
" "Shannon now has proven staying power. Her fans will be calling for more." NPR.org
"Shannon's exploration of a futuristic, perilous Europe remains engaging and evocative . . . The narrative is fueled by a constant sense of tension, as well as both internal and external conflict." - Publishers Weekly
"Will solidify the series rightful place among the best of fantasy, sci-fi and dystopian fiction . . . [and] leave readers clamoring for book three." ShelfAwareness on THE MIME ORDER
"Shannon has continued to build on this imagined world with intricacy, and Paige's voice comes through to deliver a suspenseful story." The Washington Post on THE MIME ORDER
"An amazingly rich and unruly underworld . . . Paige makes great strides as a memorable character." USA Today on THE MIME ORDER
"A dystopian thriller that delivers." Salon on THE BONE SEASON
"A great imagination at work." People on THE BONE SEASON
" "Shannon now has proven staying power. Her fans will be calling for more." "NPR.org"
"Will solidify the series rightful place among the best of fantasy, sci-fi and dystopian fiction . . . [and] leave readers clamoring for book three." "ShelfAwareness on THE MIME ORDER"
"Shannon has continued to build on this imagined world with intricacy, and Paige's voice comes through to deliver a suspenseful story." "The Washington Post on THE MIME ORDER"
"An amazingly rich and unruly underworld . . . Paige makes great strides as a memorable character." "USA Today on THE MIME ORDER"
"A dystopian thriller that delivers." "Salon on THE BONE SEASON"
"A great imagination at work." "People on THE BONE SEASON""
