A review by solaris_zip
A Bone in His Teeth by Kellen Graves

slow-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

4.25

“You know how humans believe sailors lost at sea become birds to fly back home?”

“A bone in his teeth” is the story of Alba, whom after receiving a mysterious telegram (of which he believes to be from his mother) he escapes the debts impose on his shoulders to find her. Reaching the town of “Moon Harbor”, he will be the new lighthouse keeper. From hushed whispers, strange noises, melodies of songs that turns the most sane person insane, he will find himself swapped in a twisting tale of mystery, secrets, magic and sirens. 

A dark fantasy romance, with hints of horror seaside, will bring you right into a tale of rituals and unexpected moments. I find the story exactly like a sea wave. Strong, powerful, able to submerge you— to hook you right into the moment. The writing is very well constructed, and so are the characters, whom have a very nice development by the end. 

The relationship between Alba and Eridanys is probably one of the best relationships I have seen developed in fantasy so far. It goes from almost enemies in a sense, to have this constant banter. Between a hushed apology and a kiss, they stole my heart. Their story is a the reminder that home can be found in the most unexpected  places. To realise that home isn’t necessarily a place, in the literal sense of the word. But it can be a feeling, a person. The way you feel when you’re with them, that’s home. And the story of Alba and Eridanys is heartwarming for such. Two lost souls founding comfort in each other’s, learning that it’s ok to love and to be loved. The comfort of not being judged. The comfort of each others kisses and hugs, the comfort of being unapologetically themselves and still deserving to be loved 

Perhaps, underneath the depths of the mud and seaweed, between the shiny pearls and seashells, there is something truly good awaiting for you. Something worth exploring, worth living for.