A review by hangngt_
Bone Crier's Moon by Kathryn Purdie

5.0

MINOR SPOILERS

I finish this at 8:00 pm. Finish a 450+ page book in half a day, pretty proud of myself.

FYI I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! My new favorite book!

Okay so let me just say, this story is very much like Serpent & Dove. The magic system remind me of it. As well as the use of religion (not the same god, but there is a big aspect of religion in both books), enemies to lover romance, the mother bond.

But I find this book was so much better than Serpent & Dove. Because the characters were so amazing. In my opinion, they were crafted so well. Ailesse fiery passion. Bastion thirst for revenge. Sabine soft nature. But there is so much more that lies beneath. I fell in love with the characters right at the start. Although let me get this straight, I don’t like Jules. I get she has good intention but she is also quite selfish, and impulsive.

Now talking about the relationship, Bastien and Ailesse relationship is the cutest thing ever. I love them so much. Then reading about the friendship bond between Sabine and Ailesse, it’s everything I love in a novel.

The writing style and plot was easy to get into. I was so fascinated with the magic system and the religious aspect of this world. I must say the world building is not the best, only the magic system was explained throughly the rest of the world lies a mystery. Nonetheless, I still love this world (there is a map so it does help). The writing style is perfect, in my opinion. It’s not too flowery or descriptive, it’s just get things going and I love it. The distinction between the different viewpoint was also very clear.

This book got me out of my reading slump and I’m so thankful. But now I can’t stop thinking about it, and the characters. How am I supposed to do my homework and pay attention in class now?

In conclusion, I adore this book so much. If you like Serpent & Dove then I would recommend you read this book.