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A review by esmayrosalyne
All the Murmuring Bones by A.G. Slatter
3.0
This was a very interesting reading experience, because there is nothing that I outright disliked, but there also isn't anything that really stood out to me...
In my opinion, this book accomplishes everything that I believe it set out to do, but I still didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped I would.
Our main character is Miren O’Malley, the last daughter of true O’Malley lineage. This was once a powerful family with strong ties to the sea, but now their prestige has dwindled and Miren lives with her grandparents in the run down mansion of Hob's Hollow.
It has always been a mystery as to how the O'Malleys acquired and maintained their position of wealth and succes, but now the truth may finally come to light.
When Miren's grandfather dies, her grandmother decides to marry Miren off in order to regain some of their lost prestige and glory. Because our main character isn't exactly what you would call a meek and obediant woman, she decides to flee.
Not only does this result in a chase by her intended, but the mer people also come for her.
And that is where the gothic, dark element of the book comes in, because these mer are dangerous and malicious. Aside from the mer, other sea creatures (such as Rusalka and kelpies) also make an appearance in this book.
I liked the eerie vibes of this book, but the plot didn't draw me in. If it wasn't for the atmospheric writing style and our smart, capable and strong headed main character, I don't know if this book would've kept my attention.
In my opinion, this book was a bit all over the place. Miren is fleeing from her intended while trying to figure out her family's secrets and I feel like the balance between these two 'quests' was a bit off.
The ending was also wrapped up way to neatly for my liking, especially since the rest of the book is quite dark and bleak.
This is definitely well written and I would recommend it if you are looking for a book with an eerie, fairytale esque vibe. Despite the fact that this book wasn't entirely for me, I definitely do not regret reading it.
In my opinion, this book accomplishes everything that I believe it set out to do, but I still didn't enjoy it as much as I had hoped I would.
Our main character is Miren O’Malley, the last daughter of true O’Malley lineage. This was once a powerful family with strong ties to the sea, but now their prestige has dwindled and Miren lives with her grandparents in the run down mansion of Hob's Hollow.
It has always been a mystery as to how the O'Malleys acquired and maintained their position of wealth and succes, but now the truth may finally come to light.
When Miren's grandfather dies, her grandmother decides to marry Miren off in order to regain some of their lost prestige and glory. Because our main character isn't exactly what you would call a meek and obediant woman, she decides to flee.
Not only does this result in a chase by her intended, but the mer people also come for her.
And that is where the gothic, dark element of the book comes in, because these mer are dangerous and malicious. Aside from the mer, other sea creatures (such as Rusalka and kelpies) also make an appearance in this book.
I liked the eerie vibes of this book, but the plot didn't draw me in. If it wasn't for the atmospheric writing style and our smart, capable and strong headed main character, I don't know if this book would've kept my attention.
In my opinion, this book was a bit all over the place. Miren is fleeing from her intended while trying to figure out her family's secrets and I feel like the balance between these two 'quests' was a bit off.
The ending was also wrapped up way to neatly for my liking, especially since the rest of the book is quite dark and bleak.
This is definitely well written and I would recommend it if you are looking for a book with an eerie, fairytale esque vibe. Despite the fact that this book wasn't entirely for me, I definitely do not regret reading it.