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A review by glenfleskie
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book had more potential than it had anything else. Cool ideas, okay execution.
Spoiler for end-is of bookI hate hate hate it when the main character 19 year old girl falls in love with her 200 year old 'master'. Talk about a power imbalance. c'mon, there are humans right there if you want a love interest ,
also minor quibble: it's Éirinn go Brách or Erin go Bragh, not Erie go brah.
Spoiler for end-is of book
also minor quibble: it's Éirinn go Brách or Erin go Bragh, not Erie go brah.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Xenophobia, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual assault and Police brutality
Minor: Drug use