A review by ecwiggin
All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was so wonderful to read. It feels so expertly written. I feel like many authors have attempted gothic fairy tale in the past but she just NAILS IT. You can feel the elements of story taken from Faulkner but also classic fairy tales (not the happily ever after kind. The twisted original versions). 

The story is so compelling. It started off a bit slow, almost to the point of "oh Lord. Is this gonna be a book with a moping protagonist?" But then it quickly takes the turn into "oh, she's gonna get shit done". Miren is such a complicated, yet straight forward character. You understand every choice she makes and ask yourself if you would do the same. Honestly, it's rare to find (female) characters as well written as Miren. Splatter harnessed gothic feminine power at it's best.

I desperately want to read more from her. This is probably one of the most enjoyable books I've read this year. Easily makes my way onto my favorites list. 
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