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The Bone Orchard

Sara A. Mueller

3.63 AVERAGE


A (slightly) confusing political fantasy yet ambitious, fresh, and gritty. Certain aspects and one character I wish were explored more but I’ll definitely read this author again. Stellar debut. And that cover!
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional mysterious tense
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

One of the most interesting and unique worlds. Great for fans of political intrigue 

This book had so much potential, but I feel like it’s still in the draft stage. I started the book a little confused, and that feeling persisted until the very last word. I loved the story, but I felt like the author was trying to do way too much in one book- it either should’ve been much longer or made into a series. There was so much that wasn’t explained and just glossed over. The ending felt very rushed and a little too neat.

All that being said, I’d be willing to read more by the author to see if there is improvement
dark tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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DID NOT FINISH: 48%

48% in and literally no idea what’s going on
challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes