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A review by bookishwiccan
The Season of Stick & Bone by A.L. Davidson
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book. Oh My Goodness - this fucking book!!
The writing style and the setting truly had me completely engulfed in this story from start to finish. I could smell the eucalyptus scent and scent of the forest and the mill. I could feel the wind in my hair and upon my skin, I could taste the whisky and pomegranates on my tongue. I could hear the buzz of the saws from the sawmill and feel the coziness of Erik's home as if it were the blanket wrapping me up while I read each page. Each and every word so eloquently written to create an atmosphere you can truly get lost in.
This book, despite not being my normal genre of read, gave me so much and more than I ever expected. The characters felt fleshed out and lively, I felt like Erik was someone I could have gone to school with in my lifetime. I loved learning about Roman, experiencing the child-like wonder at the world around them, and watching as their relationship with Erik grew. I can't even put into words the gut punch the ending was to me, and I can't wait to see where Davidson takes this in book two.
All in all, I would definitely recommend to friends looking for a something with eloquent language and beautiful prose featuring elements of romance, fantasy, and eco-horror elements, with a storyline that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
The writing style and the setting truly had me completely engulfed in this story from start to finish. I could smell the eucalyptus scent and scent of the forest and the mill. I could feel the wind in my hair and upon my skin, I could taste the whisky and pomegranates on my tongue. I could hear the buzz of the saws from the sawmill and feel the coziness of Erik's home as if it were the blanket wrapping me up while I read each page. Each and every word so eloquently written to create an atmosphere you can truly get lost in.
This book, despite not being my normal genre of read, gave me so much and more than I ever expected. The characters felt fleshed out and lively, I felt like Erik was someone I could have gone to school with in my lifetime. I loved learning about Roman, experiencing the child-like wonder at the world around them, and watching as their relationship with Erik grew. I can't even put into words the gut punch the ending was to me, and I can't wait to see where Davidson takes this in book two.
All in all, I would definitely recommend to friends looking for a something with eloquent language and beautiful prose featuring elements of romance, fantasy, and eco-horror elements, with a storyline that keeps you engaged from start to finish.