A review by ferrisscottr
The Thread That Binds the Bones by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
4.0
In my memory (it's been 25 years since I initially read this book) this is one of the finest examples of how best to merge fantasy and horror and come up with a literary masterpiece.
I had a couple days free with nothing on my TBR pile and awaiting Christmas presents (hopefully books) so decided to re-read this book.
Our hero is Tom, he's a drifter who has secrets and also has powers.
He meets Laura who is the rebellious daughter of an ancient family with great powers and dark intentions.
They marry after only knowing each other a few hours and Tom gets pulled into a web of power, deceit, ancient rituals and more.
It's an urban fantasy classic.
This was always a five star read in my memory but after re-reading it I would modify that and say it's a strong high four star book (it does have some flaws) but I would recommend it to most anyone.
I had a couple days free with nothing on my TBR pile and awaiting Christmas presents (hopefully books) so decided to re-read this book.
Our hero is Tom, he's a drifter who has secrets and also has powers.
He meets Laura who is the rebellious daughter of an ancient family with great powers and dark intentions.
They marry after only knowing each other a few hours and Tom gets pulled into a web of power, deceit, ancient rituals and more.
It's an urban fantasy classic.
This was always a five star read in my memory but after re-reading it I would modify that and say it's a strong high four star book (it does have some flaws) but I would recommend it to most anyone.