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A review by lmb1011
Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 rounded up
As a fan of Laura Sebastian I went into this with High Expectations. and she did NOT disappoint.
I was quickly invested in the lives of these Triplets and wondering what their plans to overtake their respective new-homes would look like. I loved how unique each sisters voice was, and how alive, immersive and diverse their towns were. Sebastian did a great job of creating 3 unique worlds and voices that never felt too busy or contrived.
I was shocked by the plot twists - despite knowing I shouldn't trust anyone it still hurt to be betrayed.
the second to last chapter took my breath away and I wish it had actually been the end. Ultimately the very last chapter I think may have been overkill - While I did enjoy getting that information i do not feel it was narratively necessary to set up the sequel - I think ending on that previous scene would have been enough to keep me questioning things and coming back for more.
Ultimately i can't wait to see where this series will take us, and learning more about Bessemia and the overarching plot to take over. I love that we are following morally gray characters. Learning who we can and can't trust, right along side the triplets was so much fun. I loved trying to make decisions with them about what was right and wrong, and ultimately IS Margaux right?
Fans of Sebastian will love this next adventure - and if you've never read her works before - what are you waiting for? Ash Princesses was one of the best YA dystopias i've ever read and Castles is my next new favorite YA series.
4.5 rounded up
As a fan of Laura Sebastian I went into this with High Expectations. and she did NOT disappoint.
I was quickly invested in the lives of these Triplets and wondering what their plans to overtake their respective new-homes would look like. I loved how unique each sisters voice was, and how alive, immersive and diverse their towns were. Sebastian did a great job of creating 3 unique worlds and voices that never felt too busy or contrived.
I was shocked by the plot twists - despite knowing I shouldn't trust anyone it still hurt to be betrayed.
the second to last chapter took my breath away and I wish it had actually been the end. Ultimately the very last chapter I think may have been overkill - While I did enjoy getting that information i do not feel it was narratively necessary to set up the sequel - I think ending on that previous scene would have been enough to keep me questioning things and coming back for more.
Ultimately i can't wait to see where this series will take us, and learning more about Bessemia and the overarching plot to take over. I love that we are following morally gray characters. Learning who we can and can't trust, right along side the triplets was so much fun. I loved trying to make decisions with them about what was right and wrong, and ultimately IS Margaux right?
Fans of Sebastian will love this next adventure - and if you've never read her works before - what are you waiting for? Ash Princesses was one of the best YA dystopias i've ever read and Castles is my next new favorite YA series.