Riva and Sinne didn’t progress or shine in the way Keyne did, and their stories feel stagnant in comparison. The other sisters had a part to play but their stories sound too quiet next to Keyne’s full melody. He’s an amazing character and has a thoughtful, full-fledged arc.
Keyne identifies as a man and his struggles in this pre-modern world led by kings is a force that drives the plot forward. The future of their kingdom will be determined by three young siblings, each called to a different path that will honor the old ways or usher in a new era.Įven though the ballad of the two sisters sets the stage for the book, Sistersong feels more like Keyne’s story. Riva, Keyne, and Sinne as the King’s daughters begin to see the old ways clash with the new first hand and each discovers they may possess a magic of their own.
As a result, the kingdom begins to experience longer winters, failing crops, and the threat of Saxons approaching their territory. However, when Christianity begins to spread, the King turns his back on gods and magic, and in turn, loses his connection with the land. King Cador’s connection with the land granted him immense power as he ruled over the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia.
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