Hush A Bye Lady

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Hush a Bye Lady
Publisher Name
Independently Published
Age Range
15+
Release Date
November 13, 2023
ISBN13
979-8863515045
ISBN10 or ASIN
   
Sasha Bough has always been the quiet type, and that’s exactly how her family wants her to remain. When a tragic incident rocked her childhood, she was left with two options: never speak of what happened or suffer the consequences. When Sasha reaches the age of nineteen, then tension in her family rises when she still hasn’t secured a husband. It’s not always easy for the quietest person in the room to gain attention until that attention comes in unwanted ways.
When an unprompted attack interrupts the silence, Prince Alaric takes an interest in Sasha’s family and the events surrounding the trouble. Sasha knows he only wants to help, but the more he digs into her family’s past, the riskier being near him becomes. He shouldn’t be too difficult to push away, except that she may need his protection after all... After the attack, she learns that someone knows her secret and they’re willing to do anything to silence her.
If her secret is revealed, she’s as good as dead, and if she can’t find whoever is targeting her, they’ll simply kill her first. With a prince willing to help keep her safe, does she dare let him get close to her? Or is she better off staying hushed?

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1 review
Ominous Tone and Mystery
(Updated: June 22, 2026)
Overall rating
 
4.7
Writing Style
 
5.0
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
Hush a Bye Lady is an interconnected set of retellings by Abigail Manning that are creative and quick reads. Sasha is a fantastic character. In the beginning of the story it's clear she's afraid of her parents and doing whatever she can to please them and be good and kind. During the story we however learn that her parents might actually not be good people and slowly Sasha is learning to fight for herself. It's fantastic to see the silent girl from the beginning growing up into a girl ready to become a queen. I also loved the plot. Not giving Sasha's secret away is a fantastic storytelling technique that kept me in my seat. Of course, I wondered what a five-year-old could have done that was this bad, and the finale didn't disappoint. Watching all the puzzle pieces come together, learning what happened so many years ago, and seeing how much impact one small moment could have was amazing. And then there is, of course, the romance. I was really happy that both characters got to spend so much time together, talking and getting to know each other. The more we saw of the prince, the more I started to love him, mainly because he seemed to be one of the few people in this book who put Sasha's needs, wants, and happiness first. The book is not without danger and pain, but I closed it with a smile and a warm heart.
Audiobook Review: As the third book in a series, I am glad that they kept the same narrator for all three. I would thoroughly enjoy listening to the rest of the books when they are ready in audiobook format. The books are not overly long, so you can easily finish one on your commute or while you're at work, with an average length of 8 hours or less. These are entertaining and creative audiobooks.
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