Songlight

Songlight

Children's, Teenage & Young Adult
Paperback Published on: 29/08/2024
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Songlight
The best new fantasy I’ve read in a long while
I’m writing this in early dawn delirium, having feverishly finished this book through the small hours of the morning. Songlight’s dystopian far future back... READ MORE
Kyrsten Waterstones Chester

Synopsis

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, Songlight is an extraordinary debut from a renowned screenwriter. A cinematic masterpiece in storytelling, the explosive first book in the Torch trilogy is the hottest release of the decade!

They are hunting those who shine . . .

Don't be deceived by Northaven's prettiness, by its white-wash houses and its sea views. In truth, many of its townsfolk are ruthless hunters. They revile those who have developed songlight, the ability to connect telepathically with others. Anyone found with this sixth sense is caught, persecuted and denounced.

Welcome to the future.

Lark has lived in grave danger ever since her own songlight emerged. Then she encounters a young woman in peril, from a city far away. An extraordinary bond is forged. But who can they trust?

The world is at war. Those with songlight are pawns in a dangerous game of politics. Friends, neighbours, family are quick to turn on each other . . .

When power is everything, how will they survive?

An extraordinary debut - the first in a trilogy - from an award-winning, internationally acclaimed screenwriter, Songlight promises to set the world alight!

  • Publisher: Faber & Faber
  • ISBN: 9780571385669
  • Number of pages: 480
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm

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Songlight
Get ready for this epic fantasy debut to take over the world - you don't want to miss this one!
As a former bookseller, this book surprised me in a very good way! A dystopian post-apocalyptic universe, magic with a twist, endless intrigue, and charact... READ MORE
Z S Briggs
Songlight
Loved this exciting 1st instalment of the Songlight trilogy
Can’t believe this accomplished and riveting novel is Moira Buffini’s debut. The premise of this first book in the trilogy is well thought through and bril... READ MORE
Sharon Scotton
Songlight
The Power meets the Handmaid's Tale
Star-crossed lovers that use their song light to communicate while apart, living in a war torn dystopian society that is much more complex than our protago... READ MORE
Ellie Mead
Songlight
One of my favourite books of the year so far!
*ARC received from Netgalley - all opinions are my own* TLDR: Great dystopian book which, in my opinion, will appeal to those outside the YA genre. The ... READ MORE
Carrie McErlean
Songlight
Fantastic and fast paced
The first book in a trilogy starts very strong - and fast paced. It’s really early on in the story that our hopes are raised and then dashed into pieces on... READ MORE
Elaine Nicholson
Songlight
Epic
From the first pages I could tell this book was going to be EPIC, and it really was! The characters are all amazing and Moira Buffini really lets you under... READ MORE
Jessica de Graaf
Songlight
An excellent, extraordinary book.
What an extraordinary book- set in a dystopian world. Wasn’t sure what to expect when I started it but was delighted I continued on. Looking forward to w... READ MORE
Mary Urquhart
Songlight
A brilliant dystopian fantasy
Telepathy has long fascinated me. Watching The Tomorrow People as a child, the ability to talk to another human secretly and over distance was an incredibl... READ MORE
Jacqui Sydney
Songlight
Epic!!!
What can I say about this book. EPIC!! I know I'm not the target audience for this YA Dystopian, and I going to admit I did struggle with the first half b... READ MORE
Kelly.m
Songlight
Loved this book!
This was such a brilliant book. The characters are written so well and each fit into the story perfectly in their own ways. Incredible world building and t... READ MORE
Leah
Songlight
Fantasy for older teens and up
Fantasy for YA and older teens. Such is the story given to the reader I wouldn’t suggest that under sixteens are given this book. It saddens me that much o... READ MORE
Peter Thorburn
Songlight
What an absolutely gorgeous book!
What an absolutely gorgeous book! The story follows three women with a form of telepathy called songlight, which they can use to find other telepaths, o... READ MORE
Rachel Churcher
Songlight
Fabulous dystopian worldbuilding
Wow! I loved this…and that came as a huge surprise as I didn’t think it would be my sort of thing. I enjoyed the Hunger Games and I think that’s the most s... READ MORE
goody_goods
Songlight
Cinematic storytelling: a New YA Fantasy series that will not disappoint!
I soooo enjoyed reading Moira Buffini’s Songlight, debut novel!! This is a post-apocalyptic and dystopian science fiction novel tackling themes of racism, ... READ MORE
Franko Figueiredo-Stow
Songlight
Dystopian thriller
At first, I was concerned about the number POVs - more characters were getting added to the narrative by the minute - but it works really well to get a bet... READ MORE
Gemma Batters