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librarianwho's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
cooperca's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't read a lot of YA horror fantasy fiction but Rebecca Schaeffer's Not Even Bones was an enlightening introduction. Although I didn't find any of the characters relatable or even likable, I did find their journey interesting enough that I wanted to go along with them to see how life and death issues were resolved.
Nita, the main character, is an unnatural that dissects other unnaturals with glee. It was hard to feel any sympathy for her especially with passages such as:
"Her fingers twitched, reaching for a scalpel that wasn't there. If someone had put a body in front of her and asked her to dissect it, should would still have enjoyed it...She liked cutting people up. She didn't want to stop."
So when she's kidnapped, I have to say I really didn't care if she died or not. As she's the main character in the series, I could see that as a little bit of a problem. And for most of the book, the reader was told over and over and over how much Nita liked to dissect unnaturals. Yes, we get it. I think the story can move on.
Very little was resolved throughout the book and more questions were brought up that may or may not be answered in the next book. For me, I need at least closure of one story. Leaving all the storylines open is rather frustrating.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. These observations were small irritants in the scheme of the overall storyline.
Nita, the main character, is an unnatural that dissects other unnaturals with glee. It was hard to feel any sympathy for her especially with passages such as:
"Her fingers twitched, reaching for a scalpel that wasn't there. If someone had put a body in front of her and asked her to dissect it, should would still have enjoyed it...She liked cutting people up. She didn't want to stop."
So when she's kidnapped, I have to say I really didn't care if she died or not. As she's the main character in the series, I could see that as a little bit of a problem. And for most of the book, the reader was told over and over and over how much Nita liked to dissect unnaturals. Yes, we get it. I think the story can move on.
Very little was resolved throughout the book and more questions were brought up that may or may not be answered in the next book. For me, I need at least closure of one story. Leaving all the storylines open is rather frustrating.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. These observations were small irritants in the scheme of the overall storyline.
hannahthefruit's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
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
5.0
caitsamermaid's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Protagonists are not good people. The situation sucks, the people suck but have tiny redeeming qualities. You don’t feel glad when the protagonists have a win. Story and plot were ok. I only finished it to see how things ended up, but didn’t feel good about reading any page of this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Death of parent
florenceshade's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story, had a great plot that sucked me in and ended on a cliffhanger (thankfully the trilogy is fully out). I’m interested to see how the story progresses in Only Ashes Remain!
lilybugg33's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book, I have been watching Supernatural series on Netflix and wanted to read some paranormal/fantasy with a little thrill and this was exactly that! Things i especially *no spoilers* LOVED: the ending and the little twist before the ending, Nita’s power (I thought it was very interesting and honestly I would choose her power if I was an unnatural), and I low key really liked Kovit. Will definitely be looking at other this author’s other books! Xx
honeyycomb's review against another edition
Didn't finish the book (or better yet the series since I've had it on my TBR for so long) because I already read it fully on Webtoon. :D
The visual effects AND all the art styles made it much more enjoyable and to be honest? If the Webtoon didn't exist, I still would've enjoyed, but just not as much.
7/10, the ending was kinda bogus 😣 Felt like that shit left ME on read
The visual effects AND all the art styles made it much more enjoyable and to be honest? If the Webtoon didn't exist, I still would've enjoyed, but just not as much.
7/10, the ending was kinda bogus 😣 Felt like that shit left ME on read
cj_jones64's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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
4.75
sunshinemagik's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0