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A review by kathleenfairchild
Your Blood, My Bones by Kelly Andrew
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wow, what a ride. An enjoyable one, pretty dark, twisted, creepy and heart-wrenching. This is definitely not for the faint of heart. I think this would be a great October/Halloween read. There's a creepy forest, eldritch horror, mind games, blood and gore, but also a deep friendship being tested by impossible circumstances, being twisted by them in some ways but also staying strong at its core.
We also get a romantic plotline full of pain and yearning. I wouldn't describe this book as a romance at all, nor would I recommend it to someone who wants to read a romance because there are certain expectations tied to it that aren't met here. I'm pointing this out because I think the summary can be misleading to people on that front.
This book is kinda mysterious but also not because you'll possibly figure out what's going on and where it might lead fairly eraly on. It's more about the atmosphere, the vibes and the feelings they evoke in the reader. The story takes place within our world but there are paranormal elements and magic. I don't think I 100% understood the magic but it didn't take away much from my enjoyment of the story.
There are two third person POVs, Wyatt's and Peter's, with the former being more prominent. Towards the end there's also a chapter written in another character's POV. On the one hand, had there been only Wyatt's POV, maybe the story would have been a bit more mysterious and I would have had more of the 'What is real?' kind of feeling because Peter's POV does reveal some things before Wyatt knows them. On the other hand, I appreciate how this gives voice to someone who never really got the opportunity to express what they want. We also get the opportunity to get more attached to him which makes the impact of the unfolding events bigger. I also liked the glimpse into the other character's head.
The ending mirrors the beginning of the story nicely, coming full circle, but is pretty abrupt as well.
Ultimately, this is a story about the desire to find a home, the burdens that can come with the legacy parents leave their children with, and the consequences of grasping for things that aren't meant to be taken, especially not at the expense of another person's well-being. It'll probably not be for everyone. There are barely any light moments. But if you're looking for something dark and creepy that'll likely make you cry, this might be for you.
We also get a romantic plotline full of pain and yearning. I wouldn't describe this book as a romance at all, nor would I recommend it to someone who wants to read a romance because there are certain expectations tied to it that aren't met here. I'm pointing this out because I think the summary can be misleading to people on that front.
This book is kinda mysterious but also not because you'll possibly figure out what's going on and where it might lead fairly eraly on. It's more about the atmosphere, the vibes and the feelings they evoke in the reader. The story takes place within our world but there are paranormal elements and magic. I don't think I 100% understood the magic but it didn't take away much from my enjoyment of the story.
There are two third person POVs, Wyatt's and Peter's, with the former being more prominent. Towards the end there's also a chapter written in another character's POV. On the one hand, had there been only Wyatt's POV, maybe the story would have been a bit more mysterious and I would have had more of the 'What is real?' kind of feeling because Peter's POV does reveal some things before Wyatt knows them. On the other hand, I appreciate how this gives voice to someone who never really got the opportunity to express what they want. We also get the opportunity to get more attached to him which makes the impact of the unfolding events bigger. I also liked the glimpse into the other character's head.
The ending mirrors the beginning of the story nicely, coming full circle, but is pretty abrupt as well.
Ultimately, this is a story about the desire to find a home, the burdens that can come with the legacy parents leave their children with, and the consequences of grasping for things that aren't meant to be taken, especially not at the expense of another person's well-being. It'll probably not be for everyone. There are barely any light moments. But if you're looking for something dark and creepy that'll likely make you cry, this might be for you.