I read this book a few months ago, but am only getting to writing about it now for a variety of reasons. One being: work. I'll discuss the fantastic differences in everything maternity another time. The Song Rising is the third book in the Bone Season series. Paige Mahoney is now the Underqueen, ruling over Scion London's underworld. She's struggling, due to the way she came into power, her past, and the introduction of the Senshield that means major trouble for the clairvoyants. I read The Song Rising for two reasons: I had read the other books in the series and wanted to see what happens next. Everyone else was reading it. I'm a follower, I'll admit it. Leading is fun sometimes, but when ostensibly everyone in the world is reading the same book, then why not join in? To be honest, the first two books were good, but not great, and I liked them enough to keep reading. I'm one of those poor souls who must finish a book once its started, no ...