The Dawn Chorus

The Dawn Chorus – Samantha Shannon
The Bone Season, Novella
Genre: Urban Fantasy / Paranormal / Romantic Fantasy
 
Tropes:
Healing and reconciliation after trauma
Slow-burn romance amidst political intrigue
Espionage and secret networks in a dystopian setting
 
Summary
Paige Mahoney and Arcturus Mesarthim arrive in the Scion Citadel of Paris, exhausted from their struggle against the Republic of Scion. Forced into hiding, Paige takes time to heal from her physical and emotional scars, while the two reconnect after following separate paths for weeks.
As they await contact from the secretive Domino Programme, the present begins to mirror their past, revealing lingering tensions and growing bonds. Bridging the events between The Song Rising and The Mask Falling, The Dawn Chorus is a novella that explores Paige and Warden’s relationship, highlighting recovery, intimacy, and preparation for the battles yet to come in the Bone Season universe.