I remember Harry best from The Order of the Phoenix where his rashness and anger lead to unforgivable consequences. I remember them because of the times they stumble, the times they fall, and the times they pick themselves back up. What I'm getting at is this: I don't remember characters because of their accomplishments. It doesn't inspire regret, though it causes pain, and winds up contributing to the plot. Admittedly, they perform sacrifices for one another out of the love and devotion they hold for each other and while that may be one form of error, it doesn't birth growth. What neither of these characters do, however, is stumble or make mistakes. And Tristan, additionally, changes after being bound to Cecile, finding hidden depths of compassion that surprise him. Cecile, too, is accepting of Tristan's nature, gently waiting for him to trust her as she grows to trust him, and her involvement within the political sphere is brilliantly executed, leaving no room for true character growth.Ĭecile grows emotionally, maturing as she must learn to acclimate quickly into a new society. Tristan is not only the secret leader of an underground rebellion against the discriminatory rule of his own father, but he is also a human sympathizer and, moreover, despite the fact that he must maintain a facade of hatred for Cecile, he goes out of his way to write her notes or shower her with meaningful gifts.
It's also about sacrifice and overcoming hurdles it's about falling in love despite flaws, not merely because they do not exist.
You see, romance isn't merely about time and place or the gradual development of feelings. Despite these positive qualities, though, it was difficult to overlook the fact that these characters, that Cecile and Tristan, were all just a little too good to be true. It contains strong world-building, an intriguing premise, and a swoon-worthy romance to boot.
Ironically, however, the downfall of Stolen Songbird lies in its veneer of perfection.
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