4.6 (155 ratings)

Tribute (Sagacious Book 1)

Name: Tribute (Sagacious Book 1)
Rating: 4.6 (155 reviews)
Author: Sherwood Smith
ISBN: B0CPTC9SYV

by Sherwood Smith

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About this book

Twelve-year-old Bu is an unwanted daughter with nothing to her name but a pair of thick glasses and a desperate need to pass an audition at a prestigious music academy. Her world is small and precarious, until she forms an unlikely bond with YinYin, a mysterious student who seems to possess a non-human grace. Within the hallowed, ivy-covered walls of the academy, the girls find a sanctuary where music is more than just melody; it is a force capable of banishing demons and bending reality itself.

This enchanting urban fantasy weaves a spell of atmospheric world-building and high-stakes adventure. When warships arrive to demand tribute, the girls are ripped from their studies and thrust into the heart of a volatile empire. They quickly learn that in a realm where music is a weapon, they are the most valuable pieces on the board. As the lines between the human world and the transcendent blur, Bu must navigate a dangerous new reality where power comes at a terrible cost.

Perfect for fans of immersive academy tropes and ghostly mysteries, this story explores the thin, shimmering veil between the living and the spectral. It is a lyrical, unpredictable journey about finding one’s voice in a world of shadows.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0CPTC9SYV

Reader Reviews

lovely and magical

August 13, 2024

Just a deeply enjoyable sinking in to a rich and constantly captivating story. Great characters. Unpredictable plots. Everyone gets to be a hero along the way. ) One person found this helpful

Great story well told

November 3, 2024

Kindle has brought us so many great storytellers. I deeply admire the imagination and persistence that brings us so many great stories. However, losing traditional editing has unfortunately given us great stories with rough edges. Tribute is a glorious exception. A very lowly girl, half blind is sent off to a chance at a musician's apprenticeship. She is swept up in a tribute to Imperial forces. Her talent and decency puts her in a position to influence the outcome of war. That really doesn't...

wow! a great read

April 28, 2024

In this mystical world where music moves people and destroys demons, our near sighted heroine humbly reigns supreme. Clothing details, sights, light, dark, emotions, and personalities come to life… oh, yeah, music plays a part also I never ever say a book is a must read. MR’s are too personal. But you could do worse than this book. Not a waste of your time. ) 2 people found this helpful

Awesome as always

December 14, 2023

Everything else falls to.the side as you are trapped in a fabulous tale that never seems to end until it does -too soon! I am departly waiting for more. ) 3 people found this helpful

Enthralling!

April 2, 2024

Truly a gem in all ways! Lovers, demons, ancients, emperors, music and world building at its finest. A thoroughly satisfying read. ) 2 people found this helpful