Strnad reviewed Bone Weaver by Aden Polydoros
A Distinct Lack of Weaved Bones
4 stars
The first page didn't immediately catch my attention, but by the end of the first chapter, I was invested in Toma's story. I'm not sure if I want the book to have a sequel or not. I'd like to see what happens next, but I think it ended at a good point.
The world-building and characters felt real to me. People weren't perfect. They made mistakes and were jerks sometimes, or just had to pick between multiple bad options.
There are various dark subjects alluded to or examined, and when the main character starts the book living with some undead "monsters", it's unsurprising that death is a recurring subject. Look up content warnings if you want, or at least don't pick up this as a lighthearted palate cleanser.
The first page didn't immediately catch my attention, but by the end of the first chapter, I was invested in Toma's story. I'm not sure if I want the book to have a sequel or not. I'd like to see what happens next, but I think it ended at a good point.
The world-building and characters felt real to me. People weren't perfect. They made mistakes and were jerks sometimes, or just had to pick between multiple bad options.
There are various dark subjects alluded to or examined, and when the main character starts the book living with some undead "monsters", it's unsurprising that death is a recurring subject. Look up content warnings if you want, or at least don't pick up this as a lighthearted palate cleanser.