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Bone Crier's Moon
by Kathryn Purdie
It's a decent read if you don't have high expectations. The cover makes it look way more exciting than it actually is. I was really disappointed by the lack of depth to the mythology. One of the brief reviews on the back cover made it sound like it was complex and well thought-out. I would disagree with this. There really wasn't any rhyme or reason to any of it. Most of the plot hinged on the idea of a soul mate. One, this is a tired idea, two, (spoiler), the characters don't even end up being soul mates at the end. It was never really clear what the purpose behind this was.
Aelin was ok as a character. I liked her spirit, but she did come across as whiny sometimes.
Sabine was a much more dynamic, complex character. I wish the story was entirely about her feeling like an underdog until her best friend is kidnapped.
Some reviews I read said that they didn't enjoy the concept of Aelin having a cold-hearted mother. I disagree and feel that this is the most interesting aspect of the book. Especially since (SPOILER) it is later revealed that Sabine is Aelin's half sister.
All-in-all, I say feck it to the soul mate idea (and therefore Bastien + Co), have the first book be entirely focused on Sabine and Aelin (and their crappy mother). I could perhaps see an alternate plot line happening with Bastien + Co because their dynamic is very entertaining. I would have liked to see a duality of the plot lines in which they don't meet until the very end or in a sequel (Purely because the dynamic between Aeline and the brother was GOLD).
Anyway, sorry if my rambles don't make any sense. Kinda reflects how the book was. Definitely not worth the hype.
Aelin was ok as a character. I liked her spirit, but she did come across as whiny sometimes.
Sabine was a much more dynamic, complex character. I wish the story was entirely about her feeling like an underdog until her best friend is kidnapped.
Some reviews I read said that they didn't enjoy the concept of Aelin having a cold-hearted mother. I disagree and feel that this is the most interesting aspect of the book. Especially since (SPOILER) it is later revealed that Sabine is Aelin's half sister.
All-in-all, I say feck it to the soul mate idea (and therefore Bastien + Co), have the first book be entirely focused on Sabine and Aelin (and their crappy mother). I could perhaps see an alternate plot line happening with Bastien + Co because their dynamic is very entertaining. I would have liked to see a duality of the plot lines in which they don't meet until the very end or in a sequel (Purely because the dynamic between Aeline and the brother was GOLD).
Anyway, sorry if my rambles don't make any sense. Kinda reflects how the book was. Definitely not worth the hype.