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gaugedgage's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
it was good. i honestly think it would’ve been better if like any of the luresses were queer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Animal death, Death of parent, and Grief
mary_trot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Murder, Grief, Animal death, and Kidnapping
thewillowwood's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
This book was interesting enough to get me through to the end, but it was not really my cup of tea. It adheres much too strongly to the expected YA tropes with not much deviation, and doesn’t do it in a sufficiently interesting way in my opinion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Animal death, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Medical content, Violence, Grief, and Murder
zoeelora's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Animal death, Blood, Death, Kidnapping, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
literarypenguin's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As a Bone Crier, their duty is to the dead. They must go through a rite of passage to become Ferriers, a sort of grim reaper whose job is to take the dead either to Paradise or the Underworld. To complete this rite they must kill the man they love in a months time or face death alongside that man. When Ailesse is destined for her rite of passage she summons the man that she is suppose to love and lose but the man she loves Bastien is on a quest for revenge against the Bone Crier's after one murdered his father. When their fates are intertwined they must figure out to save both of their souls before it is too late.
The lore of this book is the biggest draw for me, the magic system and world building was exceptional! I loved how the Bone Crier's used animal bones to give them their magical abilities. Each animal gave them a different skill from night vision to agility, it was interesting to see the different skills each animal offered. I loved how they incorporated a hunt and killing an animal honorably in order to gain their graces, very cool detail.
My favorite character was Sabine, I loved reading her parts in the book! Watching her evolve from a squeamish timid girl to a determined strong young woman was such a joy to see! Her devotion to her best friend Ailesse and determination to save her no matter what is admirable to see that kind of love between best friends like that.
I felt like Bastien's character was a bit underdeveloped to me. All we really learned about him was that he planned revenge on the Bone Crier's for the death of his father and that he was a thief. Nothing else is really learned about him and I wish we would have gotten more backstory for him.
Ailesse and Bastien's romance was a little fast and insta lovey to me but it was sweet and seeing them put aside their differences to understand each other and fall in love.
I enjoyed the plot and story even the small twist was well executed. I do look forward to reading the second book to see how this story will end and where these characters end up in the end.
The lore of this book is the biggest draw for me, the magic system and world building was exceptional! I loved how the Bone Crier's used animal bones to give them their magical abilities. Each animal gave them a different skill from night vision to agility, it was interesting to see the different skills each animal offered. I loved how they incorporated a hunt and killing an animal honorably in order to gain their graces, very cool detail.
My favorite character was Sabine, I loved reading her parts in the book! Watching her evolve from a squeamish timid girl to a determined strong young woman was such a joy to see! Her devotion to her best friend Ailesse and determination to save her no matter what is admirable to see that kind of love between best friends like that.
I felt like Bastien's character was a bit underdeveloped to me. All we really learned about him was that he planned revenge on the Bone Crier's for the death of his father and that he was a thief. Nothing else is really learned about him and I wish we would have gotten more backstory for him.
Ailesse and Bastien's romance was a little fast and insta lovey to me but it was sweet and seeing them put aside their differences to understand each other and fall in love.
I enjoyed the plot and story even the small twist was well executed. I do look forward to reading the second book to see how this story will end and where these characters end up in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood, Murder, and Gore
chainsiren's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Animal death, Gore, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
kbairbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Eh, I feel indifferent if not slightly negatively towards this book. I just… didn’t like it. And I can’t even put my finger on why?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Violence, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Suicide, Animal death, Blood, and Confinement
journeythroughthechapters's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The last half of this book got me. I was in it. There was action and angst. At points I was nitpicking bits of the plot but by the end I didn't really care.
At a couple points I was shocked which I love in a book because I means it's hooked me in. There were also points that were predictable but honestly that didn't matter to me. I can't wait for the second book.
Representation
POC
Content Warning
Grief, Violence, Self Harm, Animal Death
At a couple points I was shocked which I love in a book because I means it's hooked me in. There were also points that were predictable but honestly that didn't matter to me. I can't wait for the second book.
Representation
POC
Content Warning
Grief, Violence, Self Harm, Animal Death
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Self harm
natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Murder, Kidnapping, and Animal death
booking_along's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
this was a ride!
i went into this book basically not knowing what i would get myself into, and in some ways i think that was a benefit for me and my reading experience.
in this story we follow three different POVs, two bone criers and a “normal” human boy.
i really loved the story of the two girls, their friendship and willingness to dk what they needed to help the other be safe and happy.
bastien - the third POV- was a good one as well. first introduced as a boy looking for revenge for the death of his father, he soon learns there is so much more going on than he ever expected.
for the most parts i really enjoyed how and where the plot of this story went.
it kept up a good pace that kept me turning pages, had a good amount of surprises and even a few shocking moments.
i personally didn’t love the ending overly much but i do want to know where it’s going from that point on and how the story will end overall.
the only thing i wish would be done a bit different would be that i would have loved to get a bit lore of what exactly a bone crier is. are they human with a special something? something more? can anyone technically become a bone crier if they learn how to do that? is it only specific bloodlines, if so why?
also why can’t bone criers have more then one kid if their family’s are dwindling and need more members?
let’s just say that the entire magical thing in this book is not really explained enough for me to have an actual understand of the whys and hows as much as i would like to.
it’s defiantly an action filled adventure to read through this book.
i would recommend it for anyone enjoyed strong women, a bit of outside the system characters, revenge and unexpected moments.
i went into this book basically not knowing what i would get myself into, and in some ways i think that was a benefit for me and my reading experience.
in this story we follow three different POVs, two bone criers and a “normal” human boy.
i really loved the story of the two girls, their friendship and willingness to dk what they needed to help the other be safe and happy.
bastien - the third POV- was a good one as well. first introduced as a boy looking for revenge for the death of his father, he soon learns there is so much more going on than he ever expected.
for the most parts i really enjoyed how and where the plot of this story went.
it kept up a good pace that kept me turning pages, had a good amount of surprises and even a few shocking moments.
i personally didn’t love the ending overly much but i do want to know where it’s going from that point on and how the story will end overall.
the only thing i wish would be done a bit different would be that i would have loved to get a bit lore of what exactly a bone crier is. are they human with a special something? something more? can anyone technically become a bone crier if they learn how to do that? is it only specific bloodlines, if so why?
also why can’t bone criers have more then one kid if their family’s are dwindling and need more members?
let’s just say that the entire magical thing in this book is not really explained enough for me to have an actual understand of the whys and hows as much as i would like to.
it’s defiantly an action filled adventure to read through this book.
i would recommend it for anyone enjoyed strong women, a bit of outside the system characters, revenge and unexpected moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death