Reviews tagging 'Death'

Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto

12 reviews

avacadosocks's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Violence, Death, and Kidnapping

kirstenf's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Murder, Confinement, War, Death of parent, Violence, and Blood

Minor: Animal death and Grief

scrubsandbooks's review

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? Yes

4.0

When I saw it comped with Gideon the Ninth, I thought that meant lesbian necromancers. That's not the case. There's one side character who is implied to be bi/pan and that's it. However, bone related powers and magic are my jam so I enjoyed this even with the lack of lesbians! The Game of Thrones comp is far more accurate with the political conflict, twists, and betrayals that are unearthed throughout the story. Also a good enemies to lovers stories with an actual pair of enemies!

I am, however, tired of the trope of grandparent disliking granddaughter for no actual reason except for the circumstances of her deaths and therefore, I had to cut down a star because it made me eye-roll. However, I will still be giving the sequel a chance.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Kidnapping, and Death

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Confinement and Animal death

mama_pillot's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-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? No

5.0

This is an interesting story that takes a look at what happens after death. It has Game of Thrones level betrayals, royalty, nobility, and an underlying love story! I am eager for book 2!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and War

blakeandbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Death of parent

becky992's review

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

I really enjoyed this book ,I think the magic system is really good and I love the characters and that they each have thier own backstory and place in the story without being too over crowded.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death

supergirled's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Death of parent and War

leedolee's review

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-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

5.0

This was one of the most entertaining books I've read in a while! I absolutely loved the world created within the pages and everything to do with the magic. The characters were also fun and I greatly enjoyed the plot that unfolded. 

I eagerly look forward to the sequel! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body horror, Death, Blood, Violence, War, Death of parent, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Cursing, and Murder

peridot_kintsugi's review

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The first 30 percent is pretty boring; this book, among many others in the fantasy genre, is guilty of infodumping the world building a bit. I found the characters likable and the plot interesting enough to keep reading, and it was immensely entertaining after the initial 30 percent. The plot twists were kind of predictable, but in the way that they are plausible and I simply have too much time on my hands for contemplating it. 
The stakes are high, and I am very excited for the sequel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Gore, and Death of parent

Moderate: Murder, Pregnancy, and Colonisation

Minor: Animal death, Classism, Confinement, Infidelity, and Kidnapping

lizgriffinwords's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Possibly my favorite YA fantasy since Divine Rivals.

If you like Vespertine, The Bone Houses, or the Merciful Crow duology, I am begging you to pick up this book. It has necromancy-school rivalry, a golden (bi??) prince, an exiled broody heir, a haunted landscape with treachery at every bend… and of course, the “we must cuddle for warmth” trope. What more could you ask for??

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Death and Blood

Minor: Death of parent and Gaslighting