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savvyrosereads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Based in Arthurian legend, Silver in the Bone is the story of Tamsin, who will do anything to break her brother’s curse, including going on a daring quest in search of a mythical ring.
I went into this one mostly blind, so I had very few expectations, but I can say this exceeded all of them and then some! The story kept me interested, engaged, and emotional throughout (including some sobbing in the final few chapters) and I loved the characters and the world that Bracken created. I read this one as a buddy read with a friend and she predicted a cliffhanger early on…and let me tell you she was correct. I truly cannot WAIT for book two!
My one complaint (and it’s a small one since I gave this 5 stars!) is that I wanted slightly more world building and a fuller explanation of the magic system and related lore. That might be because I have no real background knowledge of Arthurian legend, so it’s possibly a me thing. Either way, a small quibble for what was ultimately a really fun and enjoyable read!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: Arthurian fantasy; stories about sisterhood; mythical swords
CW: Blood/gore/violence/death; mentions of child abuse (including physical abuse and abandonment)
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Child abuse, Child death, Murder, Physical abuse, Grief, and Blood
aseel_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Moderate: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Death, Abandonment, Child abuse, Toxic friendship, and Blood
criticalmiss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Had some surprising and heavy turn of events near the end that had my jaw drop open when they happened.
I really enjoyed all the characters, they felt full, diverse and developed to me, and the story enticed me to go back to finally finish The Mists of Avalon, and to pick up Legendborn. This book has me living my Arthurian best self.
Sad that I have to wait for book 2
TW: death, blood, violence, child abuse
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment and Child abuse
bookmarklark's review
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Self harm, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Abandonment, Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit
luckylolabug's review
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Violence and Gore
kirstenf's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Child death, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Violence, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Vomit
lenarthoe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
justagrlandherdog's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death
Minor: Mental illness, Abandonment, and Alcoholism
lillygabriella's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I did not see those twists coming, I have to say.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Blood, Death, Gore, and Body horror
Moderate: Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Animal death, Grief, Self harm, and Violence
Minor: Vomit
heapofashes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Death, Blood, and Body horror
Moderate: Death of parent, Gore, Pandemic/Epidemic, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Abandonment