Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Pages: 404
Published: 2022
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher’s Synopsis:
“Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and All the Stars and Teeth.
Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesn’t believe in true love.
Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way.
Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, who’s been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him.
Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fi–until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now she’s stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom.
Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her way–not to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shane’s heart, along with whatever else she’s after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose.
Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark.”
My Review:
Such an amazing debut! The characters are so likeable, especially with all the witty banter. It’s full of fairytale fables reimagined in new ways and treasure hunting adventures that give me Indiana Jones vibes. The writing is expertly crafted, with unique descriptive language that really immerses you in the story. She offers mystery and intrigue from the start with never a dull moment. I love the way she weaves backstory with current events, illuminating more about the characters along the journey in a way that doesn’t feel forced. The slow-burn romances are fun, exciting, and light. I think there is something for everyone in this book and I highly recommend it to any young adult fantasy readers. I need the next one ASAP.
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