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

Bu is twelve and near-sighted, an unwanted daughter sent to a music audition. If she fails, she’s on her own. Elderly Granny Zim, who knows that soon she must retire as head of the music academy, is fascinated by YinYin, a student who might not be human. YinYin and Bu become friends.

Life is settling down when warships show up on the horizon. It’s the imperials, here to demand tribute. They take Bu, YinYin, and Granny Zim to a new, uncertain life in the troubled empire, where their only skill is their music.

But Granny Zim knows that music is a knife without a hilt.

Tribute , first in a series set in the world of The Phoenix Feather series, takes the reader on an adventure from the human world to the realm of the transcendent, via friendship, love, and questions about power, responsibility, and what it means to be human.

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