Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publishing Date: April 4, 2023
Synopsis:
#1 New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken cements her status as one of the top fantasy authors writing today in this stunning series opener inspired by Arthurian legend and fueled by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!
Tamsin Lark didn’t ask to be a Hollower. As a mortal with no magical talent, she was never meant to break into ancient crypts, or compete with sorceresses and Cunningfolk for the treasures inside. But after her thieving foster father disappeared without so much as a goodbye, it was the only way to keep herself—and her brother, Cabell—alive.
Ten years later, rumors are swirling that her guardian vanished with a powerful ring from Arthurian legend. A run-in with her rival Emrys ignites Tamsin’s hope that the ring could free Cabell from a curse that threatens both of them. But they aren’t the only ones who covet the ring.
As word spreads, greedy Hollowers start circling, and many would kill to have it for themselves. While Emrys is the last person Tamsin would choose to partner with, she needs all the help she can get to edge out her competitors in the race for the ring. Together, they dive headfirst into a vipers’ nest of dark magic, exposing a deadly secret with the power to awaken ghosts of the past and shatter her last hope of saving her brother. . . .
Content Warning: foster family dynamic, childhood abuse, mention of suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and gore/blood
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REVIEW
*I received an e-ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
I've been reading Alexandra Bracken's stories since 2014 when I was obsessed with The Darkest Minds and she never fails to impress me. She has the amazing ability to create such distinct worlds from dystopian, to mythology, to now folkloriaon contemporary fantasy. While I know the gist of the Arthurian tales and legends, I am no expert, but I could easily see how it was woven throughout this story. However, if you do only have casual knowledge on the subject you can still read this and enjoy it in my opinion.
Silver in the Bone, like most fantastical stories takes some time to be sucked into completely. I think I was around 10% through before I was really able to grasp the world-building and the magical elements being explained. A lot of information is dumped on the reader at the start but the premise is instantly engaging. I also think it took some time to understand the setting of the world as it combines fantasy and modern elements. Let's just say I was slightly confused by the mention of an "ancient cell phone" in the prologue, but I also went into this one knowing literally nothing (as usual). But after sticking with it, I found myself loving the refreshing twists and unique world Bracken created.
By the end of the book, I was completely hooked by the curses and magic, the found family aspects, the forced proximity banter and romantic elements (the chemistry!!!!!), the sibling relationships, and strong characters. While it was a slow build up for me, the ending was just SO good (and emotional!!!!!!!). The plot wrapped in mystery and revenge and lore is something I think a lot of people would love. Highly recommend!
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About the Author:
Alex is a #1 New York Times bestselling and USA TODAY bestselling author. Her work is available across the world in over 15 languages.
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