From the incredible imagination of Giu Domingues, one of the greatest names in Brazilian fantasy, Song of Bones is a gothic and sapphic romance, where magic emerges from the melodies to live among the words. Close your eyes and let the music guide you.
Being a soprano at the Vermilion Conservatory is a privilege. Through singing, it's possible to create magic and perhaps even dream of a promising future. And no one knows this better than Elena Bordula. Being one of the Prodigies is her only chance to escape the shadow of her mother's crimes, which ruined the family name.
However, Elena finds herself at a crossroads: standing out among the other Prodigies could jeopardize the relationship between her and her best friends, Margot and Cecília. A bond that once seemed as solid as the walls of the Conservatory suddenly threatens to crumble at any moment. But rising through the ranks of the Orchestra is Elena's chance to prove that she is much more than a blood-stained surname.
Ambition comes at a price, and Elena feels lonelier than ever... but is she truly alone? From the shadows of the opera house emerges an enigmatic figure, sparking inspiration and mystery. Who is the voice in the mirror? Is Elena succumbing to the curse that drives sopranos mad?
“A read orchestrated to be dazzling and haunting, a slow seduction of the reader to make them stare into the darkest recesses of their reflection.” — Laura Pohl, New York Times bestselling author of The Girls of Grimrose .
"An original fantasy world full of musicality. A dark and surprising story." — Paola Siviero, author of The Magician Josefa's Play and The Legend of the Soul Box .
"Very comfortable in the spotlight, Giu Domingues combines her voice and spirit for this new production of an absolute classic. A book to watch in the front row." — Felipe Castilho, author of Ordem Vermelha , Serpentário , and the O Legado Folclórico series.
"In Song of Bones, Giu Domingues masterfully leads readers through the darkest depths of desire, enthralling us with a dizzying and captivating story. A feast for those who love morally ambiguous and ambitious characters." — Bárbara Morais, author of the Anomalous Trilogy.
“With fascinating world-building, this sensual and disturbing story invites you to face the shadows.” — Carol Chiovatto, author of However, Witch, Inexplicable Tree , Sentient Level 5 and finalist for the Jabuti Prize.
"With a powerful narrative and characters you'll love and hate in equal measure, Song of Bones is overwhelming and impossible to put down from the first page to the last. Prepare to be swept away by Giu Domingues' dark melody." — Karine Ribeiro, author of Satan's Secretary and winner of the 4th ABERST Literature Prize.
