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mollyadaza 's review for:
Silver in the Bone
by Alexandra Bracken
I knew 15% in this would be one of my new favorites! It did not disappoint.
Summary:
I was instantly sucked into this world and as devastated when it ended as I was during EVERY twist and turn. I thought I knew where this book was going, was so sure I knew exactly who the bad guy was and how it would all play out, AND I DIDN'T. The world building was amazing and detailed, both for the hidden magical world within our own and the world of Avalon. Each character was the main character in their own life instead of plot points to move along the main character. Definitely going in the reread pile.
Plot:
I really thought this was going to be a very straight forward fantasy novel (and I was completely okay with this because of the characters and writing)...I was wrong. The twists and turns of the last 25% of the book gave me whiplash, even until the last page. All the pieces fell into place so well, leaving a perfect amount of mystery leading to the next book while still giving enough closure to satisfy me.
Characters:
Tamsin was a great choice for a main character. I rooted for her through the entire book, and though at times she felt flat due to her standoffish demeanor, I always came back around to relating and supporting her. She was a competent Hallower and felt real due to her layers and character development.
Emrys is the opposite from Tamsin in almost every way, was infuriating at times, and the stereotypical love interest...but damn I ate him up. He was, in my opinion, the most complex character and had some of the best, witty lines. The commentary on the pressures of family loyalty/legacy broke my heart.
Cabell was the first in this book to make me cry....he was also the last character to make me cry. The in between of crying was a rollercoaster of emotions, of getting so hopeful only to have everything crushed. He served as a constant reminder of what Tamsin had to lose.
Neve felt so out of place for so long until she fell perfectly into the puzzle.
I never knew who the antagonist was until it was too late, and the motivation was more than "I'm evil". There was depth and complexity to each character as well as the societies these characters came from.
Worldbuilding
I know nothing of Arthurian legend so I don't know how much of this aligned with the stories/historical fact, however I never questioned that while reading. The world felt as real as the characters.
Drawback
-at times the action was rushed and hard to follow, so I'd have to reread sections
Overall, I will be recommending this to everyone I know in hopes they fall in love with the world and the characters as much as I did...as long as they're ready to get their hearts broken.
Summary:
I was instantly sucked into this world and as devastated when it ended as I was during EVERY twist and turn. I thought I knew where this book was going, was so sure I knew exactly who the bad guy was and how it would all play out, AND I DIDN'T. The world building was amazing and detailed, both for the hidden magical world within our own and the world of Avalon. Each character was the main character in their own life instead of plot points to move along the main character. Definitely going in the reread pile.
Plot:
I really thought this was going to be a very straight forward fantasy novel (and I was completely okay with this because of the characters and writing)...I was wrong. The twists and turns of the last 25% of the book gave me whiplash, even until the last page. All the pieces fell into place so well, leaving a perfect amount of mystery leading to the next book while still giving enough closure to satisfy me.
Characters:
Tamsin was a great choice for a main character. I rooted for her through the entire book, and though at times she felt flat due to her standoffish demeanor, I always came back around to relating and supporting her. She was a competent Hallower and felt real due to her layers and character development.
Emrys is the opposite from Tamsin in almost every way, was infuriating at times, and the stereotypical love interest...but damn I ate him up. He was, in my opinion, the most complex character and had some of the best, witty lines. The commentary on the pressures of family loyalty/legacy broke my heart.
Cabell was the first in this book to make me cry....he was also the last character to make me cry. The in between of crying was a rollercoaster of emotions, of getting so hopeful only to have everything crushed. He served as a constant reminder of what Tamsin had to lose.
Neve felt so out of place for so long until she fell perfectly into the puzzle.
I never knew who the antagonist was until it was too late, and the motivation was more than "I'm evil". There was depth and complexity to each character as well as the societies these characters came from.
Worldbuilding
I know nothing of Arthurian legend so I don't know how much of this aligned with the stories/historical fact, however I never questioned that while reading. The world felt as real as the characters.
Drawback
-at times the action was rushed and hard to follow, so I'd have to reread sections
Overall, I will be recommending this to everyone I know in hopes they fall in love with the world and the characters as much as I did...as long as they're ready to get their hearts broken.