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A review by themythicalbookshelf
Wake the Bones by Elizabeth Kilcoyne
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley and Wednesday Books.
She did not try to imitate life; she embraced the nature of death.
I loved this book! It gives off The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater and The Witching Hour by Anne Rice vibes, while being able to stand on its own legs with spooky storytelling and lovable yet complex characters. The plot was great, and I thought the multiple POVs were a great addition to an already enthralling story.
The dead had nothing left to fear except the fates of the living.
I found Laurel to be an extremely interesting narrator, as she doesn't she away from things that most consider morbid (and therefore fear). Her friend group is also very reminiscent of a found family, which I really liked. The setting of rural Kentucky added another element to the book that was at times frightening (in a good way) and beautiful, depending on how the author chose to portray it. Overall a definite 5-star read for me.
She did not try to imitate life; she embraced the nature of death.
I loved this book! It gives off The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater and The Witching Hour by Anne Rice vibes, while being able to stand on its own legs with spooky storytelling and lovable yet complex characters. The plot was great, and I thought the multiple POVs were a great addition to an already enthralling story.
The dead had nothing left to fear except the fates of the living.
I found Laurel to be an extremely interesting narrator, as she doesn't she away from things that most consider morbid (and therefore fear). Her friend group is also very reminiscent of a found family, which I really liked. The setting of rural Kentucky added another element to the book that was at times frightening (in a good way) and beautiful, depending on how the author chose to portray it. Overall a definite 5-star read for me.