Book Review: The King's Nightingale by Sherryl Jordan

I am surprised that this is the plot of a children's book. To me it was very sad and scary, not something I would choose for a child to read. But when I saw some interviews of the author I realise that she did this as an educational piece. It is extremely well written and the world building is quite vivid. Unfortunately this is not my style of book, I read to find joy and this was a difficult book for that. Overall I give this book 3 stars.

Synopsis: An epic fantasy set in a land of sultans and kings, sumptuous palaces... and slave markets.

When Elowen and her brother are seized by pirates and sold, separately, in the slave market of a distant land, Elowens enduring resolve is to escape, rescue her brother and return home. Sold to a desert ruler who admires her sublime voice, Elowen is given the title of the Kings Nightingale. Honoured by the king, and loved by his scribe, Elowen lives a life of luxury, until she makes a fateful mistake and finds herself sold to a less charitable master.

Thank you to @scholastic_au for providing a copy of this book in return for my independent and honest review.