A review by novaturient_bibliophile
The Rattled Bones by S.M. Parker

5.0

The best thing about this book is that it manages to be an eerie and intriguing ghost story while still being grounded in real life. Not only is the book chalked full of lessons and conflicts surrounding family, relationships, friendships, and pride, but its setting reveals the nature of Maine’s lobstering communities while its plot revolves around a forgotten historical event of injustice. I imagine the amount of research required to write this book was immense, and yet it is not bogged down by facts and instead appeals to the emotions of the reader. This definitely made me feel a longing for the ocean; the descriptions of it were breathtaking and filled me with familiarity and nostalgia. There were also some parts that creeped me out a tad, which is proof that the horror aspect was executed well. Overall, this was a very clever, engaging, and unique book that pleasantly surprised me!
This reminds me of Our Last Echoes by Kate Alice Marshall.