A review by bookishkir
Charring Bones by Brandy Hynes

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

5.0

DOES ANYONE HAVE A TISSUE!? Cause ya girl needs one right about now! This is the fourth and final book in the KORT series and it was such a beautiful bittersweet ending! All books must be read in order.

Charring Bones was one of my most anticipated release of 2025 and for good reason! I knew from Burning Ivy (book one) that Gage was going to be my guy and I was sooo right. He is a little bit broken, lotta bit grumpy, but such a sweet, caring, protective guy underneath it all! And Ainsley, oooo talk about having a girl crush! She is something fierce and I love that she gave the Big Guy a serious run for his money.

Their story was just so heartbreakingly beautiful. I am still in awe of Brandy’s writing and her ability to draw you in with a captivating plot and amazing characters. 

If you ever take a single recommendation from me, please let it be this series and feel free to dm me here or on instagram if you want to chat about it! 

Tropes:
- Dark Romantic Suspense
- Enemies to Lovers
- Second Chance
- Found Family
- Secret Society/Mafia
- Forced Proximity
- Morally Grey MMC and FMC
- Trauma Healing
- Touch Her and Die

Thank you so much to Brandy Hynes and Wordsmith Pub for the eARC!