A review by betterthanhamlet
The Sins on Their Bones by Laura R. Samotin

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Oh man I LOVED THIS. The characters were so captivating, the relationships were messy and real, and the plot was super interesting. I really liked the lore of this universe, and the way the magic worked. I even enjoyed the villain's pov chapters. I just watched the recent Nosferatu movie as well and the idea that evil is real and can be personified is such a theme lately. Usually I go more for "people are complicated and do good and bad things"- but this folklore vibe with very scary moments is just perfect for me right now. And I personally loved the love story. For me, it built in a bittersweet and lovely way, and it delighted my heart. The main thesis - that we can hope and heal after great tragedy - is so beautiful. This book was just a bundle of several elements that really worked for me. Great world, great characters, super compelling.