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alyssabookrecs's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the first book Nyx Publishing published, so I thought I would read this one too. I found The Bone Way to be quite cinematic and whimsical, and I wished I could have watched it while I was reading it—the ethereal settings in the Shadow Realm would transfer well to the screen. Like others here, the flashbacks didn’t always work for me. I wonder if more of them had been in retrospect rather than in scene if I would have enjoyed them more. Overall, this was a good read, and I would recommend if you want a sapphic reimagining of the Orpheus/Eurydice myth as a novella!
dear_kitsune's review
5.0
I loved it, the relationship between them is wonderful, the story of the villain even makes you feel sorry for it, but everything in conclusion is so beautiful❤️
peachylauren's review against another edition
5.0
Okay - this was SO CUTE. I really, really enjoyed this. It's not an incredibly complex fantasy novel with a ton of world-building and a fully fleshed out cast of characters - but it IS a charming fantasy novella that will brighten up your afternoon. What we do get to see of the world is wonderful, and the MCs were relatable and compelling. I also always appreciate when a lesbian romance is stable and established, instead of yet another coming out or first-love story. This is definitely only inspired by Orpheus and Eurydice, so if you are looking for a strict retelling, you will not find it here. All in all, this was a really fun and cute read, and all the disappointment I've seen is from people who are expecting it to be something that it's not.
dearlilie's review
2.0
Het idee was super leuk maar ik denk dat het beter was uitgekomen als een echt lang boek ipv een novelle want het was heel erg ok nu zijn we hier. Nu hier. Oh trouwens. Nu hier. Dus dat was wel jammer
lightqueer's review
4.0
i'm usually not at all a fan of novellas, but this one was simply wonderful. i adored the messiness of both cress and teagan as they argued throughout their journey, and before. the worldbuilding was also shockingly well done for a novella, to the point where i almost forgot that i was reading one. moreover, teagan's bond with her deceased mother and the depiction of her grief were heartwrenching and well done. all in all, a great little read with more than enough sapphic love!
ek_larson_burnett's review
3.0
The premise of this book is SO GOOD, but I definitely found the execution lacking. The writing was clunky and the FMC's choices were somewhat questionable. I enjoyed the quick pace until about the 40% mark, and then it slowed down and I just wasn't compelled by the storyline and skimmed the rest. Teagan and Cress's reunion especially was supremely lackluster, which further put me off, and the worldbuilding was scattered at best.
The cover, title, and idea of The Bone Way? Phenomenal. The book itself? Meh.
I think a big downfall here was in trying to fit a big story into a small book. With a high-stakes plot, you want to feel connected to the characters and their motivations, but a novella doesn't give enough time to give it the dynamics it needs.
The cover, title, and idea of The Bone Way? Phenomenal. The book itself? Meh.
I think a big downfall here was in trying to fit a big story into a small book. With a high-stakes plot, you want to feel connected to the characters and their motivations, but a novella doesn't give enough time to give it the dynamics it needs.
micolreads's review
4.0
So pleasantly surprised! This book is sweet and hard at the same time. Even being so short, the author was able to give us an amazing love story!
cossettereads's review
2.0
i think i was just expecting ... more from a f/f orpheus/eurdydice retelling. i couldn't really connect with the characters either, and was disappointed by the ending. it wasn't a bad read at all, just not my cup of tea...
daniella84's review
2.0
Maybe if I knew the story this was a retelling of I would have enjoyed this more, but to me this just felt a little pointless?
I found the flashbacks and non-linear style really confusing, and kept having to go back to see if I had missed something. It also depended a lot on you caring about the main couple and wanting them to live their cat-filled life together but cause it was so broken up I feel I never really got to fall in love with them.
Perhaps this would have worked better if it were like a companion to a novel/series where these characters are more fleshed out, but it just fell flat for me sadly.
I found the flashbacks and non-linear style really confusing, and kept having to go back to see if I had missed something. It also depended a lot on you caring about the main couple and wanting them to live their cat-filled life together but cause it was so broken up I feel I never really got to fall in love with them.
Perhaps this would have worked better if it were like a companion to a novel/series where these characters are more fleshed out, but it just fell flat for me sadly.
ar1na's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
3.0