Let’s start this discussion with Tiras’s and Lark’s character development. There’s so much to this book, and Harmon handles it all so beautifully. It has elements of fantasy, romance, and, at times, it feels reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast and, of course, The Little Mermaid. There were parts that annoyed me, of course, but all in all, the structure and language, the development, and the characters of this story are just fantastic–literally and colloquially. The story is so beautifully crafted from beginning to end. I think this has become my new favorite book.

I just glanced over the description, and since the ebook was on sale, I impulse-bought it, and, wow, was that one of my better decisions. This is my first of Amy Harmon’s books, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. Also, the beginning is a little vague as to what the goal is.īottom Line: The Bird and the Sword is one of the most beautiful, thought-provoking, and well-crafted stories I’ve ever experienced, and I think everyone should give it a try. At times, it was distracting, but not so much that it took away from the overall quality of the book. What I Didn’t Like: As this is a self-published novel, there are countless grammatical mistakes and inconsistencies in capitalization. There are many other things that, unfortunately, won’t fit here.

The main character is weak and sort of a damsel in distress, and we watch her become brave without becoming a different person entirely. Also, there are numerous biblical undertones and references that frame the story’s message in a Christian context.

What I Liked Best: The character development is beautiful and believable, and in it, the characters are treated respectfully and retain their personalities.

The bird and the sword by amy harmon