#BookReview: Bone Crier's Moon (Bone Grace #1) by Kathryn Purdie @kathrynpurdie

Synopsis: Bone ​Criers have a sacred duty. They alone can keep the dead from preying on the living. But their power to ferry the spirits of the dead into goddess Elara’s Night Heavens or Tyrus’s Underworld comes from sacrifice. The gods demand a promise of dedication. And that promise comes at the cost of the Bone Criers’ one true love.

Ailesse has been prepared since birth to become the matriarch of the Bone Criers, a mysterious famille of women who use strengths drawn from animal bones to ferry dead souls. But first she must complete her rite of passage and kill the boy she’s also destined to love.

Bastien’s father was slain by a Bone Crier and he’s been seeking revenge ever since. Yet when he finally captures one, his vengeance will have to wait. Ailesse’s ritual has begun and now their fates are entwined—in life and in death.

Sabine has never had the stomach for the Bone Criers’ work. But when her best friend Ailesse is taken captive, Sabine will do whatever it takes to save her, even if it means defying their traditions—and their matriarch—to break the bond between Ailesse and Bastien. Before they all die.


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Rating: ★★★★
My Review: When I started this book I was totally scared.  I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this title because I kind of didn't care for the authors first title.  But this one WOW!! I could not put this one down.  Now I do want to say that this book in places I kind of wanted to slap the characters as it felt like they should have figured some stuff out long before they did.  But other than that I still think this was a full fledged 4 star read!! 

This entire story of the Bone Crier's was fantastic.  I could not put it down.  I loved the characters and all the POVs it worked so well! I need book two ASAP because I really need to know what happens next!!  

Review

"Purdie’s Bone Crier mythology is rich, with classic mythological roots and a French-inspired setting . . . [with a] genuinely unexpected plot twist and imaginative fantasy world." (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

"A sparkling new fantasy . . . " (Kirkus Reviews)

“Brimming with rich mythology, deadly romance, and fantastically flawed characters—absolutely spellbinding!” (Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval)

“Beautiful, entrancing, deadly.” (Evelyn Skye, New York Times bestselling author)

“A magical story of compassion, forgiveness, and self-acceptance. This book might break your heart, but it will also warm your soul.” (Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling co-author of My Plain Jane)

“Richly imagined, compelling, and darkly romantic, this book will leave you begging for more!” (Sara B. Larson, author of the Defy trilogy)

Praise for the Burning Glass trilogy: “Sonya’s first-person narration is filled with descriptions of the emotions of those around her. With this second installment, the Burning Glass trilogy hits its stride.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Filled with mystery and intrigue, betrayal and passion, Purdie’s political debut will sweep readers away to a world that is not that different from their own.” (School Library Journal)

“Purdie expertly weaves a complex storyline with well-developed characters in a vividly described world to entrance readers with her words.” (Deseret News)

“Dark, intricate and utterly immersive, Burning Glass will take you on a journey you’ll never forget. Heart-pounding action meets deadly intrigue and aching romance, drawing you deep inside a story full of complex questions.” (Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author)

About the Author

Kathryn Purdie lives near Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and three children. Kathryn is a trained classical actress who studied at the Oxford School of Drama and was inspired to write her debut trilogy while recovering from donating a kidney to her older brother. www.kathrynpurdie.com.

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