Silver in the Bone: Book 1

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But she's not the only Hollower who covets the ring and Tamsin is forced into an alliance with the last person she can trust, her rival Emrys. Together, they must journey from underground Boston to the cursed ruins of Avalon where the ghosts of the past await . . . As word spreads, greedy Hollowers start circling, and many would kill to have it for themselves. While Emrys is the last person Tamsin would choose to partner with, she needs all the help she can get to edge out her competitors in the race for the ring. Together, they dive headfirst into a vipers’ nest of dark magic, exposing a deadly secret with the power to awaken ghosts of the past and shatter her last hope of saving her brother. . . .

Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken Book Review: Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken

I will say that if you're looking for this book to be really invested in the Arthurian side of things, it's not really that much - yes a lot of it takes place in Avalon, and King Arthur's death is used as one of the main plot devices, but it's not a retelling or really used the Arthurian mythology a whole lot, which I was expecting it to do. I'm guessing the actual mythology will become more involved with the story as the series goes on, but I would've expected more in this first book. The middle part of the book was definitely my favourite, and I had hopes that it would continue that way! Tamsin Lark didn’t ask to be a Hollower. As a mortal with no magical talent, she was never meant to break into ancient crypts, or compete with sorceresses and Cunningfolk for the treasures inside. But after her thieving foster father disappeared without so much as a goodbye, it was the only way to keep herself—and her brother, Cabell—alive. OMG! This is absolutely one of my favorite works of the author! The opening lured me enough to keep my interest intact, the entire execution was engaging, entertaining, promising! The characters are likable, magic system and world building is well blended in the Isle of Avalon setting and King Arthur legend. You are going to adore the characters, trust me. Tamsin, Emrys, Neve and Cabell (also Flea). I loved all of their interactions, especially the ones between Tamsin and Emrys. Tamsin speaks her mind and she was a fantastic protagonist.But she's not the only Hollower who covets the ring and Tamsin is forced into an alliance with the last person she can trust, her rival Emrys. Together, they must journey from underground Boston to the cursed ruins of Avalon, where a secret is waiting to be exposed that has the power to awaken ghosts of the past and shatter Tamsin's only hope of saving her brother . . . The side characters are AMAZING! The priestesses, Neve, everything’s so complicated and I love it so much because everything is well thought out, the side characters don’t exist just for the sake of it 😌🫶

Silver in the Bone series — Author Alexandra Bracken

Most characters read as White. A minor character has brown skin, and beings in the fantasy realm have amber and green skin. Main character is a strong female lead, and a group of nine strong women work together to lead a community. Their relationship didn’t feel like it built at all, and just jumped from “i tolerate you” to “oh goodness we’re hiding together in a very small space AHHHH touching” Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. When I got to the end, I let out an audible gasp. I couldn’t believe it was over!! The cliffhanger!! I need more answers!!This is a great fantasy with a lot of aspects taking place in our modern world and others in Avalon. Tamsin is an amazing character. I think she's incredibly dynamic. She has abandonment issues from the time her and her brother were left by their guardian at a young age. This left them both to scavenge and continue stealing magical artifacts for money.

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Tamsin often frustrated me with her stubbornness and unwillingness to change. She makes so many bad decisions, and she pushes away all of the people that try to help and support her. Sometimes, she is her own worst enemy, and I wanted to shake her. I understand how events and trauma from her past affected how she is now, and she showed growth by the end of the story. I think her relationships and what she experienced in this story will affect her and change her in the next. And I’m dying to find out about some of the other characters. There were several jaw-dropping things that happened, and I need answers!!! Which everyone should read because I have never smiled giggled and screamed and laughed so much in one scene omg Los protagonistas son saqueadores de tumbas de hechiceras, buscan reliquias y las venden; ellos pertenecen a un selecto grupo de saqueadores que tienen un don para ver las cosas mágicas que hay en el mundo, solo unas pocas personas lo tienen.I can’t give this a star at all because I just couldn’t even do my DNF SKIM finish. I only got 5% and I just couldn’t. I just can’t with some books anymore. Sigh…. Beautiful cover though! One character who doesn’t get much limelight but is still important is Neve. I enjoyed Neve’s character and connection with Tamsin because she is good-natured and willing to open up. Upon joining Tamsin, Emrys, and Cabell on their quest, she brings out open-mindedness and helps Tamsin get out of her shell. Many questions are unanswered and people to stay wary of, but she sets the goal to study up and find her inner power all while facing the unknown.

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Tamsin, our main character, is a really interesting choice; she's pretty unlikeable for a main character, she can be quite rude and standoffish, and sometimes it was hard to be reading the whole story from her perspective. But it does lead for some interesting moments when she's being so pigheaded, and I thought it did end up adding to the story to have an unlikeable main character. Let me just say that I am BLOWN AWAY and screaming crying dying for the second book ASAP. Literal tears were falling down my cheeks in rage and misery by the end of this book (I may have gotten a wee bit attached to a character or two… whoops). And maybe I’m being dramatic, but I certainly adored this book. When Tamsin decides to go after an important artifact for a sorceress that will pay well, she takes on a bit more than expected, and she finds herself in a completely different and very magical situation. This book was centred around Isle of Avalon and King Arthur and His Knights, but like other readers, I wish there’d been more mythology incorporated in the world building, story and plot. I’m excited to read more in the sequel. This book!! This book!! I am obsessed and in love with Silver in the Bone! It was absolutely incredible!

Tamsin and Cabell’s relationship drastically changes once Tamsin begins to question her judgment on what’s best for Cabell and Cabell trying not to feel like a burden or a cruel puzzle to solve. Tamsin Lark has always been a Hollower, a treasure hunter, and when rumours swirl about a powerful ring from Arthurian legend that can break her brother's curse, she embarks on her deadliest hunt yet. stars! I really enjoyed this story and world! It’s not an Arthurian retelling… it’s more a story that takes place in a world where Avalon and King Arthur and such are all real. Tamsin has no magic powers herself, but she has become a Hollower—hired hands to raid crypts of ancient sorceresses searching for powerful and valuable artifacts. After she and her brother Cabell were abandoned by the Hollower who raised them, she has done her best to take care of her brother and make a living. When Tamsin hears of a powerful and rare relic that can cure Cabell’s ever-worsening curse, she will to anything to find it.