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Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop

momosaurus's review against another edition

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2.0

NOTE: Very slow development with problems that shouldn't even existed in the first place and some plot holes, feels inconclusive.

This is a let down for me. After the cliffhanger about Simon's and Meg's relationship from the previous books, I expected that to be focus of this book, but alas it was not and only thrown in from time to time and finally rushed through for the finale. Pretty underwhelming for the end of a five-book series, romance and action wise. Saw there was another book after this but it's a new story, I'm not sure how I feel about that. On one hand a continuation of this world (yay), on the other hand, no more Meg and Simon or Sam and Skippy (boo)

kk7's review against another edition

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3.0

It was a decent story but I expected more romance, as this was the final book.

hoshim's review against another edition

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4.0

The book series is hella slow burn, which I love. However it's got some strong themes of potentially disturbing content, and it's low-key sexist in a 1980/1990 kind of way. Still a fun read though.

rumandkoolaid's review against another edition

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3.0

Wish there was more about Simon and Megs relationship! I liked the series overall though thought this book didn’t go as far as I expected with the aftermath of everything that happened leading up to this story.

diandra_s's review

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challenging mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

amybraunauthor's review against another edition

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5.0

Gah, so good! One of my favourites in the series so far! The story was excellent, complex, and unconventional––one person setting off a ripple effect of chaos and suffering in the otherwise peaceful Courtyard. I loved how so simple a concept turned into a suspenseful adventure with one of the wickedest villains so far. Poor Monty though––that guy just can't catch a break. All the best characters returned in fine form, with Miss Twyla being one of the biggest badasses. There were some truly heart-warming moments, especially with Skippy and the ending (Gah! The ending!!!), and the climax was insanely suspenseful. Things are going to get rough for Meg and the Courtyard in the next little while, but she just keeps getting stronger and stronger after every trial. I honestly can't wait to read the next book. This series is just so unique and incredible, I can't recommend it to urban fantasy fans enough!

aefy's review against another edition

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4.0

All I wanted was their relationship to develop... ALL I WANTED! And you'll have to read and find out, but dear god is it slow development.

I liked that this book dived into Namid's teeth and claws getting interested in the sweet blood, and how that in turn spurs the events of this book. The main character is still a Mary Sue, but this is a delightful read overall.

rvmama's review against another edition

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5.0

This was another wonderful book in the Others series. I love all the characters and the general premise. Can't say enough good things. Very sad this is the last story about Meg and Sam, although I hear another Others book about another person in the Others world is coming out next year. I'll be re-reading this series.

loranmar000's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

I don't think I'll ever get over reading this series

sandyfleener's review against another edition

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5.0

You know when you finish a book and kind of grieved the loss of characters you looked forward to visiting each time you picked up the story? That's how I was with the whole series. Anne Bishop is a great writer. I enjoyed each & every book in the series. I hope what I read is true and Ms B will have a spin off series. I hate to have finished, I will miss this.