Review: Bone Maker

 

25 years ago, Kreya and her companions fought a war and won. Now she's desperately trying to keep the man she loved from dying permanently. After the war, she became a hermit, gathering small bones where she could. The bones help give her husband life, a little at a time. But in order to give her husband his life back, she needs lots of bones. There's only one place to get those bones, but she can't go alone.

She needs her old friend's help. It's not going to be easy, but for the sake her husband, she travels the cities. There Kreya meets with her old friend, who is happy and angry to see her. Eventually, they come to terms. 

Upon traveling to the Forbidden City, they stumble across something from their nightmares - something from the past. What if their enemy never died? What if he's just waiting for them...

My Thoughts: I loved the premise of this book - what happens after five heroes save the world? Where does their story end? I really liked Kreya's relationship with Zera. They have great banter. I love how they came back together after all those years apart. This is a creepy but fascinating book in terms of the bone magic and the animation creatures. I love the moments of friendship and trust between the five heroes. I loved the addition of the new people in their lives. It was interesting to explore the question - do people change? Another great book for Sarah Beth Durst - I love her books.  

Cover Thoughts: Creepy

Source: Netgalley 

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your public library's adult fantasy collection.