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A review by zaiphon
The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
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? N/A
4.0
This is only my third book by T.J. Klune, and like many others, I began with The House in the Cerulean Sea. This novel definitely carries the same vibes and Klune's signature touch, but it has a slightly different atmosphere at times. There’s a more serious tone throughout, with much of the focus on the growing connection between Nate and Alex. All of this comes together to create something that feels like an action-thriller.
The characters were quirky and fun; what I would expect from Klune. We follow the story through MMC Nate; a late twenties journalist who has recently been catapulted into the trenches of grief. Determined to wallow in isolation until he figures things out, he ends up thrusting into the chaos of Alex and Art. Artemis Darth Vader btw, to be more precise. The trio quickly band together to see their journey through to end. And what a journey this was! Government conspiracies, aliens, dark pasts, a cult on the off the grid farm, camping in the badlands, and bison. And yes, all of these things are significant to the story.
I loved going on the journey with these three and discovering their pasts and their hearts along the way. Recommend for anyone looking for a road-trip/journey type of narrative, with queer representation, and characters that can both make you laugh and make you feel.
The characters were quirky and fun; what I would expect from Klune. We follow the story through MMC Nate; a late twenties journalist who has recently been catapulted into the trenches of grief. Determined to wallow in isolation until he figures things out, he ends up thrusting into the chaos of Alex and Art. Artemis Darth Vader btw, to be more precise. The trio quickly band together to see their journey through to end. And what a journey this was! Government conspiracies, aliens, dark pasts, a cult on the off the grid farm, camping in the badlands, and bison. And yes, all of these things are significant to the story.
I loved going on the journey with these three and discovering their pasts and their hearts along the way. Recommend for anyone looking for a road-trip/journey type of narrative, with queer representation, and characters that can both make you laugh and make you feel.