A review by sierra_color
Doll Bones by Holly Black
5.0
A story that, even though it doesn't have any magic in it, is utterly enchanting. Filled to the brim with wonderful characters, Zach, Alice and Poppy, this book was an utter joy to read!
The story captivated me so much, I couldn't stop thinking about this book, wondering how things will turn out, or how this quest of theirs will end. It also surprised me as well, since I expected this story to end in a certain way, but it didn't! And the unexpected ending wasn't bad at all, in fact, it felt perfectly earned.
Honestly, Black has such an imagination, and it shows in this book, she writes about stories in a way that is loving, and caring, and writes about these kids who love stories in the same way. I love how, by the end of it, the kids are okay with how they're changing, and they aren't ashamed of being different than their peers.
So, not only is this (in my opinion) the perfect autumn read, but it's also just the perfect read in general. It's a book filled with fantastic story telling, realistic characters and swashbuckling adventure, and honestly I already can't wait to read it again.
The story captivated me so much, I couldn't stop thinking about this book, wondering how things will turn out, or how this quest of theirs will end. It also surprised me as well, since I expected this story to end in a certain way, but it didn't! And the unexpected ending wasn't bad at all, in fact, it felt perfectly earned.
Honestly, Black has such an imagination, and it shows in this book, she writes about stories in a way that is loving, and caring, and writes about these kids who love stories in the same way. I love how, by the end of it, the kids are okay with how they're changing, and they aren't ashamed of being different than their peers.
So, not only is this (in my opinion) the perfect autumn read, but it's also just the perfect read in general. It's a book filled with fantastic story telling, realistic characters and swashbuckling adventure, and honestly I already can't wait to read it again.