The Song Rising

The Song Rising – Samantha Shannon
Series: The Bone Season, Book 3
Genre: Science Fiction / Fantasy / Dystopian / Romantasy
 
Tropes:
Rising to power / underworld leadership
Slow-burn romance / allies-to-lovers tension
Dystopian oppression
High-stakes rebellion against a controlling regime
Secret alliances and espionage
 
Summary
After a fierce battle for the Rose Crown, Paige Mahoney has ascended to the position of Underqueen, leading the clairvoyant syndicate in London. Her rise to power is fraught with danger, as enemies both old and new threaten her rule.
Paige must stabilize the fractured criminal underworld while secretly negotiating with former adversary Arcturus Mesarthim, a delicate alliance that could crumble if discovered.
Complicating matters, Scion unveils Senshield, a lethal technology designed to annihilate clairvoyants. Paige faces a race against time to protect her people, maintain her fragile alliances, and secure her reign—or risk it ending in blood and destruction.
The novel balances political intrigue, magical abilities, and slow-burn romance in a high-stakes dystopian world.