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A review by ali_k0
The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.5
You know that feeling when you finally decide to pick up that one book that's been on your shelf for ages, and when you finally read it your so pissed at yourself because you could have enjoyed this book YEARS AGO? That's how I feel about this book.
I first heard it described as "Indiana Jones meets Sleep Beauty" and that's the perfect description for this book. It's action packed, full of adventure, with strong characters that pack a punch, but it is woven with the fairy tale magic of Sleeping Beauty.
So many times reading this book I was brought back to when I first watched Prince Philip battle Maleficent in the forest of thorns to get to Aurora. The wonder, the terror, the way I peaked through my fingers to watch because as much as I wanted to I couldnt look away.
The world building was unique, and the magic system was so interesting to learn about. One of the POV characters, Fi, was raised by treasure hunters and is a historian herself (two titles that are basically hand in hand in this world) seeing the world through her eyes, already packed with knowledge, was refreshing compared to most 'Fish out of water' main character types. Shane and Briar each had their own unique perspective as well, which led to a world that felt truly alive.
I loved the Bone Spindle, and I can't wait to see where this series goes next.
I first heard it described as "Indiana Jones meets Sleep Beauty" and that's the perfect description for this book. It's action packed, full of adventure, with strong characters that pack a punch, but it is woven with the fairy tale magic of Sleeping Beauty.
So many times reading this book I was brought back to when I first watched Prince Philip battle Maleficent in the forest of thorns to get to Aurora. The wonder, the terror, the way I peaked through my fingers to watch because as much as I wanted to I couldnt look away.
The world building was unique, and the magic system was so interesting to learn about. One of the POV characters, Fi, was raised by treasure hunters and is a historian herself (two titles that are basically hand in hand in this world) seeing the world through her eyes, already packed with knowledge, was refreshing compared to most 'Fish out of water' main character types. Shane and Briar each had their own unique perspective as well, which led to a world that felt truly alive.
I loved the Bone Spindle, and I can't wait to see where this series goes next.