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A review by jessicareadsit
Crown of Bones by A.K. Wilder
5.0
Crown of bones is one of the best books I have read for 2020. I have never heard of A.K. Wilder before but she is definitely on my radar now. Wilder managed to achieve synergy with her characters and storyline that provided quite an exquisite reading experience.
Crown of Bones was a prodigious tale of adventure, friendship, and romance. Crown of bones was a fresh and unique fantasy world with non-stop action that captivated me from the very first page.
I adored the story of this band of misfits, who started their perilous journey as frenemies and quickly became family. The complexity of the characters and the intricacies involved in the relationships formed was truly masterful. They tugged at my heartstrings with their loveable personalities and unwitting sense of hope.
Ash is exactly how I love my female characters- strong, bold, and clever. Her perseverance despite the dreadful odds was so empowering. Her story was extremely relatable- a young girl who is so focused on wanting what everyone else has that she does not realize she is destined for much greater things. This fixation on the desire to fit in is a powerful lesson in accepting and embracing your individuality despite what others may think and I quite liked that.
Marcus is quite a peculiar heir to the throne of Baiseen as he has no stomach for war and believes diplomacy can trump violence. His growth and progression throughout the story is a powerful reminder that we can only grow if we accept our true selves.
The wild card for me in Crown of Bones was Kaylin. He shifted not only the romance dynamic of Ash and Marcus but tilted the entire plotline off course in a chaotic turn of events that had me equal parts confused and enthralled.
I loved everything about this novel- the innovation of the savant/phantom, the epic worldbuilding with its many layers and intricacies, the development and growth of the characters, and the mystery surrounding the journey.
I was utterly shattered by the cliffhanger ending and am desperate for the next installment in this series. A.K Wilder has cemented herself as one of my favorite 2020 authors and is indeed one to watch in 2021.
Thank you to NetGalley, Entangled Teen and A.K. Wilder for providing me with an arc. All views expressed are my own.
Crown of Bones was a prodigious tale of adventure, friendship, and romance. Crown of bones was a fresh and unique fantasy world with non-stop action that captivated me from the very first page.
I adored the story of this band of misfits, who started their perilous journey as frenemies and quickly became family. The complexity of the characters and the intricacies involved in the relationships formed was truly masterful. They tugged at my heartstrings with their loveable personalities and unwitting sense of hope.
Ash is exactly how I love my female characters- strong, bold, and clever. Her perseverance despite the dreadful odds was so empowering. Her story was extremely relatable- a young girl who is so focused on wanting what everyone else has that she does not realize she is destined for much greater things. This fixation on the desire to fit in is a powerful lesson in accepting and embracing your individuality despite what others may think and I quite liked that.
Marcus is quite a peculiar heir to the throne of Baiseen as he has no stomach for war and believes diplomacy can trump violence. His growth and progression throughout the story is a powerful reminder that we can only grow if we accept our true selves.
The wild card for me in Crown of Bones was Kaylin. He shifted not only the romance dynamic of Ash and Marcus but tilted the entire plotline off course in a chaotic turn of events that had me equal parts confused and enthralled.
I loved everything about this novel- the innovation of the savant/phantom, the epic worldbuilding with its many layers and intricacies, the development and growth of the characters, and the mystery surrounding the journey.
I was utterly shattered by the cliffhanger ending and am desperate for the next installment in this series. A.K Wilder has cemented herself as one of my favorite 2020 authors and is indeed one to watch in 2021.
Thank you to NetGalley, Entangled Teen and A.K. Wilder for providing me with an arc. All views expressed are my own.