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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book resonated with my soul. I didn't even realise I'd reached the end of the book until I turned the page to the acknowledgements. I need the second book in my life right now.
I couldn't deal with the lack of character development and the instalove. The plot was okay, but the lack of character development harmed it, and while it was mildly interesting it wasn't enough to keep me wanting to read, especially because I have seem similar arcs before.
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
emotional
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:
Yes
Enjoyable and fun read. The story development and world building felt a bit rushed at times, but all in all great YA.
Woo got an ARC! Still have 1.5 to go before I can get to it but I'm pumped!
Edit 13.08.19: breathtaking tbh. RTC.
Edit 16.08.19: I don't want to post my new review too early so have this summary I put together:
They say Bone Criers can be found - breathtaking in white - playing their bone-flute song on the night of the full moon. They are the downfall of any man who witness them for surely they will not be able to resist their siren song and will die in the arms of a Bone Crier. Bastion's own father was lost to him at the hands and song of a Bone Crier. Since that long past moon-lit night, Bastion has sworn to find and hunt down the women in white so no other child loses their father. And so he waits on the bridge on a moonlit night, as the legends dictate, for the creature to appear.
Ailesse, heir to the Bone Crier's matriarch, is preparing for her right of passage. The Bone Crier's sacred duty can only be undertaken after a great sacrifice - the luring and murder of their amouré - their soulmate. Once a Bone Crier and her amouré complete the ritual dance under moonlight, the Crier has a year to kill him or else they are both taken by the Gods. Always needing prove herself to her clan, Ailesse is never one to do things half way. Of course she's going to pick a bridge in full view from the city. And of course the Gods have chosen a handsome yet troubled young man with a vendetta against the creatures who murdered his father. Things get...complicated. Meanwhile Ailesse's young partner in crime - Sabine - tries to reconcile her distaste for killing with her legacy as a Bone Crier. For the Bone Crier's solemn duty is one of sacrifice and blood, and Sabine has no taste for blood.
I assure you this lengthy summary was needed and wasn't in an effort to relive the book high Bone Crier's Moon gave me.
Edit 13.08.19: breathtaking tbh. RTC.
Edit 16.08.19: I don't want to post my new review too early so have this summary I put together:
They say Bone Criers can be found - breathtaking in white - playing their bone-flute song on the night of the full moon. They are the downfall of any man who witness them for surely they will not be able to resist their siren song and will die in the arms of a Bone Crier. Bastion's own father was lost to him at the hands and song of a Bone Crier. Since that long past moon-lit night, Bastion has sworn to find and hunt down the women in white so no other child loses their father. And so he waits on the bridge on a moonlit night, as the legends dictate, for the creature to appear.
Ailesse, heir to the Bone Crier's matriarch, is preparing for her right of passage. The Bone Crier's sacred duty can only be undertaken after a great sacrifice - the luring and murder of their amouré - their soulmate. Once a Bone Crier and her amouré complete the ritual dance under moonlight, the Crier has a year to kill him or else they are both taken by the Gods. Always needing prove herself to her clan, Ailesse is never one to do things half way. Of course she's going to pick a bridge in full view from the city. And of course the Gods have chosen a handsome yet troubled young man with a vendetta against the creatures who murdered his father. Things get...complicated. Meanwhile Ailesse's young partner in crime - Sabine - tries to reconcile her distaste for killing with her legacy as a Bone Crier. For the Bone Crier's solemn duty is one of sacrifice and blood, and Sabine has no taste for blood.
I assure you this lengthy summary was needed and wasn't in an effort to relive the book high Bone Crier's Moon gave me.
okay I really liked the premise of this book. Marcel was my absolute fave. Wasn't a super huge fan of the Bastien/Ailesse romance but LOVED the character arc for Sabine. not sure if i'll continue with this series but I did find it an enjoyable fantasy read!
I REALLY loved the creativity and the use of the bones. I also thoroughly enjoyed the detail of how their society used the bones, became a ferrier, and received bones. However, I believe this book lacked overall character development. I consistently read this book thinking, "That's it?" I want more. I couldn't connect to the characters, and the end of the story felt rushed. I will read book 2, as the story outways the "missing" piece for me. I think this story could have been so much better if more detail, development, and time were put into it.