That doesn’t mean it’s a bad book – quite the contrary – but it’s a delightful twist. Olson’s well-written and impassioned Sing Me Forgotten will definitely amuse musical theater fans – if only because the book definitely reads like a gender-swapped, fantasy-tinged take on The Phantom of the Opera. Highly recommended for fantasy readers.Jessica S. There are many plot twists in this creative setting and fans will want to see more from this world. The rules for this world are fully developed and explained as the story goes on, which is why some aspects of the ending are so powerful. As the story develops, the action really takes off and you can’t help but root for the main characters to find truth and happiness. Is she capable of more? Who can she really trust: Cyril or Emeric? How much trouble would she really be in if she were discovered?įans of musicals and the stage will be captivated by this tale of an outcast simply wanting to fulfill her dreams, including finding a friend.
Plus, she begins to think there are skills she may have that Cyril has not told her about.
As they grow closer, Isda knows that if Cyril or anyone else finds out her entire existence could be put into jeopardy. She knew he had potential to be an amazing opera star with a little training and she convinces him to let her train him so that she can have a hand at putting someone on the stage, even if it can’t be her. Not only was Emeric’s voice mesmerizing, but when he sang his memories were vibrant and colorful and Isda was immediately drawn to him. She always felt like Cyril did his best toward her and even cared for her, until she met a new janitor by the name of Emeric. Cyril, the owner of the opera house, kept her in the shadows her entire life so she could manipulate the memories of the opera guests in a way they would remember the shows more fondly and want to buy more tickets. A gravoir is someone who can maniupulate other people’s memories when they sing and it is illegal to raise a gravoir, which is why her mother tried to kill her. Isda was rescued from a well at birth after being cast aside by her mother for being a gravoir.
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