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A review by thewritebooks
The Sins on Their Bones by Laura R. Samotin
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Thank you to NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so much darker than I was expecting and definitely one of those stories where there may be a very impressive detailed plot and a lot of worldbuilding, but really the most important part is the way the relationships and characters are portrayed. There is such a beautiful portrayal of the love between friends, of the way people are prepared to lay down their lives for each other and for causes they believe in, The casual intimacy and care that all of the group show for each other was perfect. On the other hand this book also offers characters who are so vile that just seeing their name on the page send shivers through you, people are wretched and broken and vile, who keep pushing for what they want at the detriment of all else.
One of my absolute favourite things is when a fantasy novel tackles religion. This was beautifully done here, with an examination of power structures, and personal faith, and glory and awe of the divine versus the quiet prayers whispered at night. It just really brought this whole story to life for me in a way that nothing else could've done.
Ultimately, I feel that this was a novel about unhealthy relationships, escaping them, and how we can forge forward to find people who will love us in the ways that we really deserve. My heart broke continually from the first page of this book right until the end!
This book was so much darker than I was expecting and definitely one of those stories where there may be a very impressive detailed plot and a lot of worldbuilding, but really the most important part is the way the relationships and characters are portrayed. There is such a beautiful portrayal of the love between friends, of the way people are prepared to lay down their lives for each other and for causes they believe in, The casual intimacy and care that all of the group show for each other was perfect. On the other hand this book also offers characters who are so vile that just seeing their name on the page send shivers through you, people are wretched and broken and vile, who keep pushing for what they want at the detriment of all else.
One of my absolute favourite things is when a fantasy novel tackles religion. This was beautifully done here, with an examination of power structures, and personal faith, and glory and awe of the divine versus the quiet prayers whispered at night. It just really brought this whole story to life for me in a way that nothing else could've done.
Ultimately, I feel that this was a novel about unhealthy relationships, escaping them, and how we can forge forward to find people who will love us in the ways that we really deserve. My heart broke continually from the first page of this book right until the end!