“In this pitch-perfect debut, Myer has created a world of knife-wielding poets, bloody bards, and songs so important, so dangerous, that women and men are willing to die to sing them or hear them silenced. Myer writes with a music that lingers, even after you close the book for the night.” —Brian Staveley, author of The Providence of Fire

“Last Song Before Night is a chilling tale of censorship out of control, set in a realm where music is magic, and a crackdown on bards may spell the end of enchantment for everyone. Lin, Ilana C. Myer’s unforgettable songwriter-heroine, must survive in a society that limits what men can sing and forbids women to perform outright. Despite this, she strives to restore a musical and mystical balance before plague–and worse–can crush an already stifled society. A riveting debut novel from a promising newcomer.” —A. M. Dellamonica, author of Child of a Hidden Sea

“In the kaleidoscopic Last Song Before Night, Ilana C. Myers’ poets, nobles, and rogues fight for power in a world where blades may cut deep, but words are the most powerful weapon of all. A lovely debut.” —Fran Wilde, author of Updraft