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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Murder
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Unfortunately Etched in Bone marks the end of The Others series, but FINALLY we get the good stuff, though not nearly enough. It only took five books to get us there, and I hate that we don't get to see how the relationship between Meg and Simon plays out. Bishop has said that 2018 may bring a spinoff series, so maybe we will get small updates that way. The Others quickly became one of my favorite series due to the originality of the world and characters created. It's no easy task to reinvent what's already been overdone. Each group of the terra indigene, and each member of that group is unique and contributes to the overall story of Lakeside. Meg came in and changed things up a bit for all involved including the humans. What's left was more than a functioning group of others and humans, but more of a family working together for the safety of all.
Unfortunately Etched in Bone marks the end of The Others series, but FINALLY we get the good stuff, though not nearly enough. It only took five books to get us there, and I hate that we don't get to see how the relationship between Meg and Simon plays out. Bishop has said that 2018 may bring a spinoff series, so maybe we will get small updates that way. The Others quickly became one of my favorite series due to the originality of the world and characters created. It's no easy task to reinvent what's already been overdone. Each group of the terra indigene, and each member of that group is unique and contributes to the overall story of Lakeside. Meg came in and changed things up a bit for all involved including the humans. What's left was more than a functioning group of others and humans, but more of a family working together for the safety of all.
I absolutely loved this conclusion to the Simon and Meg series. It had the usual Anne Bishop flair and mix of homey stories mixed in with larger conflict between the Others and the rest of the human community. A large part of this one centered on Montgomery's family, a human character who has been an integral part of the series since the beginning. I love the way that Anne Bishop develops her villains and deals out justice with a feral sense of flair. The ramping up of tensions in the Courtyard in this one, the final suspense and conclusion.... everything was written and executed perfectly.
And especially loved the romance finally heating up between Simon and Meg. That's been sort of a back-burner thing all along, and it is here, too, but we finally see more of an acknowledgement on the surface. Will miss this series.
And especially loved the romance finally heating up between Simon and Meg. That's been sort of a back-burner thing all along, and it is here, too, but we finally see more of an acknowledgement on the surface. Will miss this series.
It was good but I guess I was expecting more Meg and Simon.
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fin de la saga avec Meg Corbyn et Simon. Il y a d'autres tomes dans la série mais avec d'autres personnages principaux.
J'adore cette série et je suis triste de quitter les personnages.
J'adore cette série et je suis triste de quitter les personnages.
Another five star review for The Others series! Now is a perfect time to jump in because ETCHED IN BONE is the last book to focus on Meg Corban.
Meg is once again in danger and it comes in the form of Lieutenant Montgomery brother. This guy was a huge piece of work and it's clear from the moment he steps into the Lakeside Courtyard that he is trouble. He had no clue who he was messing with and he deserved everything that came his way in the end.
I really loved the progression of Meg and Simon's relationship. Things moved slowly for them, but it fits with both of their personalities and it wouldn't have seemed real for it to move any faster than it did.
One of the great things about this series is that it isn't only the main characters that drive it. The secondary characters are just as developed and integral to the storyline. The Elders continue to be surprised by the howling not wolf, the female pack integrates even further into the Courtyard and a few other characters throw us some surprises in ETCHED IN BONE.
I can't believe that there are five books in this series and I have absolutely loved them all. It is so rare to find a series like this and I am so sad that this is the last book to focus on Meg. I really hope that we aren't leaving the Lakeside Courtyard for good as I would miss everyone way too much and there is so much story left to be told about them. No matter what, I won't stop reading about this world until the author gives me a reason not to and I just don't see that happening.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Meg is once again in danger and it comes in the form of Lieutenant Montgomery brother. This guy was a huge piece of work and it's clear from the moment he steps into the Lakeside Courtyard that he is trouble. He had no clue who he was messing with and he deserved everything that came his way in the end.
I really loved the progression of Meg and Simon's relationship. Things moved slowly for them, but it fits with both of their personalities and it wouldn't have seemed real for it to move any faster than it did.
One of the great things about this series is that it isn't only the main characters that drive it. The secondary characters are just as developed and integral to the storyline. The Elders continue to be surprised by the howling not wolf, the female pack integrates even further into the Courtyard and a few other characters throw us some surprises in ETCHED IN BONE.
I can't believe that there are five books in this series and I have absolutely loved them all. It is so rare to find a series like this and I am so sad that this is the last book to focus on Meg. I really hope that we aren't leaving the Lakeside Courtyard for good as I would miss everyone way too much and there is so much story left to be told about them. No matter what, I won't stop reading about this world until the author gives me a reason not to and I just don't see that happening.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The final pages of the last chapter of this 5th novel are the ones I have been waiting for since the beginning of the first book. It was a somewhat satisfying ending. I rated it 3 because it IS corny and sometimes not the most original or well-written series, but it's enjoyable. The naming system is silly, but the characters are perfectly imperfect and loveable.
It felt good to see Simon and Meg finally voice and act upon their feelings for each other. Hey, I'm still smiling. We don't get many happy endings in real life, so there are books for that.
It felt good to see Simon and Meg finally voice and act upon their feelings for each other. Hey, I'm still smiling. We don't get many happy endings in real life, so there are books for that.
I read this not knowing it would be the end of a story I love. At first I was disappointed at how things ended with Meg and Simon, but I now see that is the best way it could be resolved.
There are no lose endings. Anne Bishop did a nice job resolving all conflicts. I will miss the Courtyard, but I am grateful for the five years we had.
Thank you for a wonderful story set in a wonderful world.
There are no lose endings. Anne Bishop did a nice job resolving all conflicts. I will miss the Courtyard, but I am grateful for the five years we had.
Thank you for a wonderful story set in a wonderful world.
The question: If we allow some humans to remain, then what type of human should we keep?
There's very little room for cultural conflict or misunderstandings now. It's very clear the terra indigene are in control, and the Lakeside courtyard is now the focus of all those with the wit to see. The accord is so tentative, could be so easily broken; will Meg and the rest of the "female pack" be enough?
It's always tricky when you reach the end of a series, but I had to suppress a satisfied sigh.
There's very little room for cultural conflict or misunderstandings now. It's very clear the terra indigene are in control, and the Lakeside courtyard is now the focus of all those with the wit to see. The accord is so tentative, could be so easily broken; will Meg and the rest of the "female pack" be enough?
Spoiler
Jimmy is just repulsive. He's a totally self-centered jerk with no redeeming features. It's so rare that I see that in a character, and I could hear "He's just no good" in my head, like a granny might say. You could probably slap a label on him, but I think the Crows had it right,It's always tricky when you reach the end of a series, but I had to suppress a satisfied sigh.