Bone Crier's Moon

Kathryn Purdie

Mar 2020 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathryn Purdie comes a high-stakes fantasy duology flush with doomed romance and macabre magic, perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber and Roshani Chokshi.

Bone Criers are the last descendants of an ancient famille charged with using the magic they draw from animal bones to shepherd the dead into the afterlife—lest they drain the light from the living.

Ailesse has been prepared since birth to become their matriarch, but first she must complete her rite of passage: to kill the boy she’s destined to love.

Bastien’s father was slain by a Bone Crier and he’s been seeking revenge ever since. Now his vengeance must wait, as Ailesse’s ritual has begun and their fates are entwined—in life and in death.

Ratings and reviews

~5 REASONS TO READ BONE CRIER'S MOON~ ~Female friendship~ Look I just pine for well written female friendships okay? The friendship between Ailesse and Sabine was something I cherished even if their interactions are somewhat less in this book. they reminded me very much of Safi and Iseult from The Witchlands series (another great series you ought to read). I loved the sisterly affection between the two and the fact that despite being best friends, they are very different from each other; but this does not take away from the connection they share. I especially loved Sabine. Her character arc was my favourite and I feel she was the character that grew the most through the story. I can't wait to see more of her in book 2. ~Enemies to lovers trope~ I think all us bookdragons can agree that this is one trope we all love. Ailesse and Bastien gave me a very witch-witch hunter vibe and I loved the banter and angst. I wish there had been more humor but of course the feeling of tension throughout the book did not give much chance for that. But I sure enjoyed the enemies to lovers AND star-crossed lovers thing they had going for them. But I wish we had seen them grow more. Their relationship arc wasn't as well fleshed out as Sabine's character arc. ~Great secondary characters~ Marcel is a treasure. Marcel and Jules are siblings and friends- more like found family- of Bastien's. And the author really makes them stand out. Marcel is scholarly, gentle and just so endearing. Jules is headstrong, stubborn and nowhere as gentle as her brother but she grew on me. BUT I SHALL PROTECC MARCEL OKAY? He's just so precious and I liked how most times it seemed he was the only one with a working brain. ~The worldbuilding and myths~ I'm a sucker for good worldbuilding. I mean, who isn't. I love how the author went into detail about the Leuress myths and how she developed a believable world with it own culture and folktales. A part that stood out to me was how she created various versions of the same myth. Ailesse has been taught one version of it since she was a child, Marcel tell her the various versions he's read and heard from people. THAT is believable because there is hardly ever a myth that everyone in the world agrees upon. Kathryn Purdie is a pro at wonderful worldbuilding for sure. I believe she drew inspirationg from some French myths too. ~Complex relationships~ The relationship between the two best friends is complex in itself. The care a lot about each other but it's complicated by the fact that Ailesse's mother seems to be too hard on her and prefers Sabine over her. It is further complicated by the fact that Sabine feels inferior to her friend at many a times. Then there is the relationship between Bastien and his friends that is complicated by Jules's feelings for him and Bastien's confusion over what he wants. I love how the author explores all these relationships in a very realistic manner and it adds a tangible feel to every character. ~Bone Crier's moon might seem a enemies to lovers romance at first glace but it is a lot more than that; it's a story of betrayal, revenge, friendship and family that is fast paced and will easily pull readers in. ~

I wish all covers were done by Charlie Bowater

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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.