A review by ineffablebob
City of Bones by Martha Wells

adventurous 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

4.0

City of Bones is a post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure, incorporating the mystery of ancient magic with the day-to-day struggle for survival. The setting isn't particularly innovative - there's a lot of similar worlds out there - but it is well-crafted and I enjoyed the process of discovering the different facets of the genre that were used here. The main character is a rogue who certainly has his flaws, but in general it was easy to empathize with him, and by the end he'd done a good amount of growing. There were parts of the plot that I felt were handled clumsily, such as Khat's feud with a broker he used to work for, but the main story is well written and moves along fairly smoothly. Overall it's a solid adventure that any fan of the genre is likely to enjoy.