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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
I was supposed to love [b:Bone Crier's Moon|46249012|Bone Crier's Moon (Bone Grace, #1)|Kathryn Purdie|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1560367799l/46249012._SY75_.jpg|56180448]. The premise sounded fascinating: A book about magical women who have to sacrifice their soulmate to fulfill their sacred duty, enemies-to-lovers-romance, and a revenge plot. Furthermore, the cover of the book is stunning. Counting all these elements together, this book was right up my alley. However, the book fell short in execution. I was left disappointed and without a connection to the story or characters.
Bone Criers Moon started off strong. The plot captured me from the first chapter because it already established the conflict in the story: What an honourable sacrifice is for one person, is murder for the other. Slowly an elaborate plot is developed with multiple plotlines and multiple perspectives. I loved how the plotlines were connected but also stood on their own. The ending tied the plotlines nicely together in an explosive scene and ended in a cliff-hanger. Unfortunately, the plot also felt chaotic. There was a lot of repetition of scenes and locations, which made it feel as if no progression was made. It made the story drag . Continuing, the layers that were added to the plot were unlogic to me. There was no development towards them and I did not understand their function. Furthermore, the enemies-to-lovers romance felt flat. The love interests had no chemistry and there was no romantic development. They went from hate to love too suddenly for me to be invested in the relationship. This all resulted in a dragging middle part of the story and me being underwhelmed by the plot.
The characters of the [b:Bone Crier's Moon|46249012|Bone Crier's Moon (Bone Grace, #1)|Kathryn Purdie|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1560367799l/46249012._SY75_.jpg|56180448] were the main reason I was not invested in the story. The main characters, Ailesse and Bastien, were one dimensional . They had few interests and motivations and the ones they had were related to the plot. Furthermore, their growth was forced and not related to events or dialogue. Therefore, I felt disconnected from them. Some of the side characters were unnecessary hateful and difficult. This significantly lowered my enjoyment of the story. Continuing, the actions of the main ‘villain’ made no sense to me. The only character I enjoyed was Sabine because of her character growth and her ideals. Lastly, there was barely any dialogue that supported relationship developments. Conversations were either practical or served a plot point.
The author has an easy, appealing writing style. It is a descriptive writing style, so it was easy to visualise the setting and characters. Furthermore, the author did a great job of creating different atmospheres for different locations. The story is told from three perspectives: Ailesse, Bastien, and Sabine. Well, I enjoyed reading from multiple perspectives, the voice of the narration was not distinctive enough to differentiate between the three narrators.
The world-building was my favourite aspect of the story. The author created a world full of magic, mythology, and relics. The world is inspired by an existing myth of the Dame Blanches and was original as well as intricate . I loved that the Leurres (Bone Criers) had a purpose in the balance in the world and how their powers are dependent on their exposure to moonlight. It was interesting to read about a magic system where magical people are not invincible. It was clear from the usage of French words that the world was supposed to be set in a French-inspired country. I wish the author added more French influences except for the French words.
In conclusion, Bone Criers Moon had a lot of potential. While the world-building was original and fascinating, the plot and characters let the story down. If the plot and characters were developed more, this would have been an amazing book.
Rating breakdown:
• Plot: 2/5
• Characters: 3/5
• Writing: 3/5
• Worldbuilding: 4/5
• Enjoyment: 3/5
Bone Criers Moon started off strong. The plot captured me from the first chapter because it already established the conflict in the story: What an honourable sacrifice is for one person, is murder for the other. Slowly an elaborate plot is developed with multiple plotlines and multiple perspectives. I loved how the plotlines were connected but also stood on their own. The ending tied the plotlines nicely together in an explosive scene and ended in a cliff-hanger. Unfortunately, the plot also felt chaotic. There was a lot of repetition of scenes and locations, which made it feel as if no progression was made. It made the story drag . Continuing, the layers that were added to the plot were unlogic to me. There was no development towards them and I did not understand their function. Furthermore, the enemies-to-lovers romance felt flat. The love interests had no chemistry and there was no romantic development. They went from hate to love too suddenly for me to be invested in the relationship. This all resulted in a dragging middle part of the story and me being underwhelmed by the plot.
The characters of the [b:Bone Crier's Moon|46249012|Bone Crier's Moon (Bone Grace, #1)|Kathryn Purdie|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1560367799l/46249012._SY75_.jpg|56180448] were the main reason I was not invested in the story. The main characters, Ailesse and Bastien, were one dimensional . They had few interests and motivations and the ones they had were related to the plot. Furthermore, their growth was forced and not related to events or dialogue. Therefore, I felt disconnected from them. Some of the side characters were unnecessary hateful and difficult. This significantly lowered my enjoyment of the story. Continuing, the actions of the main ‘villain’ made no sense to me. The only character I enjoyed was Sabine because of her character growth and her ideals. Lastly, there was barely any dialogue that supported relationship developments. Conversations were either practical or served a plot point.
The author has an easy, appealing writing style. It is a descriptive writing style, so it was easy to visualise the setting and characters. Furthermore, the author did a great job of creating different atmospheres for different locations. The story is told from three perspectives: Ailesse, Bastien, and Sabine. Well, I enjoyed reading from multiple perspectives, the voice of the narration was not distinctive enough to differentiate between the three narrators.
The world-building was my favourite aspect of the story. The author created a world full of magic, mythology, and relics. The world is inspired by an existing myth of the Dame Blanches and was original as well as intricate . I loved that the Leurres (Bone Criers) had a purpose in the balance in the world and how their powers are dependent on their exposure to moonlight. It was interesting to read about a magic system where magical people are not invincible. It was clear from the usage of French words that the world was supposed to be set in a French-inspired country. I wish the author added more French influences except for the French words.
In conclusion, Bone Criers Moon had a lot of potential. While the world-building was original and fascinating, the plot and characters let the story down. If the plot and characters were developed more, this would have been an amazing book.
Rating breakdown:
• Plot: 2/5
• Characters: 3/5
• Writing: 3/5
• Worldbuilding: 4/5
• Enjoyment: 3/5
Meio que saí do livro num misto de culpa e de decepção também. A capa chamou-me tanto a atenção que o coloquei na TBR, mas depois que o comecei a ler, aborreci-me facilmente com os protagonistas.
A primeira narração que temos é de Bastien, um rapaz que assiste à morte do pai por uma Bone Crier quando ainda é um jovem. Depois temos Sabine, uma Bone Crier que acompanha a sua melhor amiga, Ailesse, na captura do seu terceiro Bone Grace, para que possa passar o ritual da maturidade. Conhecemos os personagens através destes pontos de vista, bem como o universo criado por Katheryn Purdie. Bastien é impulsivo e concentra-se na vingança da morte do pai. Sabine é leal, mas reticente quanto aos costumes do seu povo. Ailesse quer é ambiciosa e determinada, disposta a ser melhor que a mãe.
Para o ritual de maturidade, Ailesse deverá matar o seu amouré, ou alma gémea se preferirem. Pode-lhe ser dado um ano para passar na companhia dele e daí ter uma criança, mas se não o matar neste período de tempo, ambos serão amaldiçoados e morrerão. Então Ailesse está disposta a não se apegar a quem lhe está destinado e terminar a linhagem da sua família consigo. Sabine acompanha-a na preparação do ritual, mas tudo saí da linha do previsto quando Bastien se torna o amouré de Ailesse.
As primeiras páginas são uma tortura de ler. Revolvem sempre no mesmo. Só quando o ritual começa é que a ação se torna instigante e captou o meu interesse. A partir daí, comecei a gostar mais do livro, embora achasse alguns dos pontos de vista do Bastien e da Sabine um tanto aborrecidos.
Pelo meio da história quase que me quis rir porque já calculava uma certa informação através das pistas iniciais, embora tivesse ficado um pouco preocupada com o que isso significaria num cenário geral. Bem, as minhas preocupações eram justificáveis e não demorou a sentir-me presa e ansiosa para saber o final. Sem spoilers, mas esperava um pouco mais deste. Gostei do clímax, apesar de ter sido um pouco “clichê” a mais. E no penúltimo capítulo achei que os olhos me iam saltar da cara.
Para quem quer ler este livro, precisa de ter a mente bem aberta e alguma paciência.
A primeira narração que temos é de Bastien, um rapaz que assiste à morte do pai por uma Bone Crier quando ainda é um jovem. Depois temos Sabine, uma Bone Crier que acompanha a sua melhor amiga, Ailesse, na captura do seu terceiro Bone Grace, para que possa passar o ritual da maturidade. Conhecemos os personagens através destes pontos de vista, bem como o universo criado por Katheryn Purdie. Bastien é impulsivo e concentra-se na vingança da morte do pai. Sabine é leal, mas reticente quanto aos costumes do seu povo. Ailesse quer é ambiciosa e determinada, disposta a ser melhor que a mãe.
Para o ritual de maturidade, Ailesse deverá matar o seu amouré, ou alma gémea se preferirem. Pode-lhe ser dado um ano para passar na companhia dele e daí ter uma criança, mas se não o matar neste período de tempo, ambos serão amaldiçoados e morrerão. Então Ailesse está disposta a não se apegar a quem lhe está destinado e terminar a linhagem da sua família consigo. Sabine acompanha-a na preparação do ritual, mas tudo saí da linha do previsto quando Bastien se torna o amouré de Ailesse.
As primeiras páginas são uma tortura de ler. Revolvem sempre no mesmo. Só quando o ritual começa é que a ação se torna instigante e captou o meu interesse. A partir daí, comecei a gostar mais do livro, embora achasse alguns dos pontos de vista do Bastien e da Sabine um tanto aborrecidos.
Pelo meio da história quase que me quis rir porque já calculava uma certa informação através das pistas iniciais, embora tivesse ficado um pouco preocupada com o que isso significaria num cenário geral. Bem, as minhas preocupações eram justificáveis e não demorou a sentir-me presa e ansiosa para saber o final. Sem spoilers, mas esperava um pouco mais deste. Gostei do clímax, apesar de ter sido um pouco “clichê” a mais. E no penúltimo capítulo achei que os olhos me iam saltar da cara.
Para quem quer ler este livro, precisa de ter a mente bem aberta e alguma paciência.
adventurous
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Ummmm I'm on the fence.
I love the world building, the religion, the mythology, all of that, but I do not care about their relationship or whatever you want to call it. I don't feel it, I didn't think anything really changed and mostly Bastien just irritates me - like all around, I am not a fan of his. I might continue with the duology, but it will probably fall through the cracks.
I love the world building, the religion, the mythology, all of that, but I do not care about their relationship or whatever you want to call it. I don't feel it, I didn't think anything really changed and mostly Bastien just irritates me - like all around, I am not a fan of his. I might continue with the duology, but it will probably fall through the cracks.
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Enjoyed the story enough to finish it, but I struggled with the writing, the plot conveniences, and what was that ending?
I was really enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would! Interesting magic and world etc but then the ending just took a sharp turn for no reason and never really explained it.
3,75
Este libro tiene ese ",75" extra solo por Sabine y el mundo de las bone crier's, lo demas fue demasiado meh y hay cosas que no me cerraron. PERO SABINE SOS LO MAS REINA
Este libro tiene ese ",75" extra solo por Sabine y el mundo de las bone crier's, lo demas fue demasiado meh y hay cosas que no me cerraron. PERO SABINE SOS LO MAS REINA
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An incredibly original, haunting and completely spellbinding book! I loved the atmosphere, the careful way in which the relationship between the characters is developed, and the unpredictability of the story. I would really recommend this book if you loved Serpent & Dove, The Gilded Wolves, or are ready to dive into a world of French folklore, forbidden love and characters that will break your heart.