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A review by 2treads
The Bones of Ruin by Sarah Raughley
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
– Industry destroys nature. Men conquer kingdoms, and civilizations fall to ruin –
Raughley writes an intriguing story with interesting and shady characters, skilfully written hints; devilishly engaging, selfish, and greedy players add a layer of mystery that keeps the reader immersed.
The supernatural elements that drive the plot are interesting and unique, the betrayals, bonds of friendship, and the familial drive that spurs our characters are relatable. The enigma surrounding our main character and the mysterious power that she holds kept me turning pages.
She is deliberate in writing an industrialized London, with the poor working conditions as well the colourful tapestry of peoples that made up the population. I especially like that she depicted how sometimes racialised individuals can absorb and use the racist terms that white colonialists ascribed to other racialised groups.
My biggest turnoff was the love rectangle/reverse harem relationship. I was not feeling it al all. It was unnecessary and added nothing to elevate the story. All it did was annoy me.
But that ending does have me intrigued.
Raughley writes an intriguing story with interesting and shady characters, skilfully written hints; devilishly engaging, selfish, and greedy players add a layer of mystery that keeps the reader immersed.
The supernatural elements that drive the plot are interesting and unique, the betrayals, bonds of friendship, and the familial drive that spurs our characters are relatable. The enigma surrounding our main character and the mysterious power that she holds kept me turning pages.
She is deliberate in writing an industrialized London, with the poor working conditions as well the colourful tapestry of peoples that made up the population. I especially like that she depicted how sometimes racialised individuals can absorb and use the racist terms that white colonialists ascribed to other racialised groups.
My biggest turnoff was the love rectangle/reverse harem relationship. I was not feeling it al all. It was unnecessary and added nothing to elevate the story. All it did was annoy me.
But that ending does have me intrigued.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Torture