The Brides of High Hill: The Singing Hills Cycle #5    by Nghi Vo Order:  USA  Can Tor, 2024 (2024) Hardcover, e-Book      Reviewed by Hilary Williamson The Brides of High Hill follows Mammoths at the Gates as the fifth in Nghi Vo's extraordinary Singing Hills Cycle that began with The Empress of Salt and Fortune. Cleric Chih travels the empire of Ahn collecting stories. He narrates their adventures. He usually travels with rufous-striped talking bird Almost Brilliant. This time, Chih accompanies adorable young bride Pham Nhung and her parents to her wedding at the grim estate of the much older Lord Guo. They are welcomed lavishly, but something is not right, and it's not just Guo's mad son and the frightened servants. Chih and Nhung explore empty rooms and courtyards together. He feels protective of her and indulges her whims. They wonder what happened to Guo's previous wives, but when they find out, it's not at all what they expected. Fortunately, they're saved from the resulting mayhem by a teapot and Almost Brilliant, and are able to make a good bargain to save survivors. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Fantasy books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews