A Song to Drown Rivers

by Ann Liang

Description

In a world where power is measured in bloodlines and survival depends on secrets, a young woman is pulled into a dangerous conflict that forces her to choose between loyalty and freedom. As alliances shift and old wounds resurface, she must navigate courtly intrigue, moral compromises, and the haunting cost of being used as a weapon. Blending sweeping romance with high-stakes fantasy, the story explores themes of identity, agency, and the ways love can both endanger and sustain us. With Ann Liang’s lyrical, emotionally driven storytelling and sharp attention to character, this novel delivers a propulsive, atmospheric journey that turns every choice into a kind of music—one meant to drown out the violence around it.

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St. Martin's Press

Published Jan 1, 2024

ISBN: 9781250289469

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Community Reviews(1)

@volmortaJul 3, 2026

I expected it, but hey what the fuck! This wasn't a bad mood, but I just wasn't all that into it unfortunately

Details

First Published

2024

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang.

War/Trauma
Death/Grief
Sexual Violence