Silver in the Bone
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4.3 • 23 Ratings
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Lore comes a stunning contemporary fantasy inspired by Celtic lore—the tale of a teenage girl who seeks her destiny in the cursed ruins of Avalon, driven by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!
"Simmering with magic, peril, romance, and heartbreak." —Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow and Bone
Born without a trace of magic, Tamsin Lark is no match for the sorceresses and Hollowers who populate the magical underground of Boston. But when the only parent she’s ever known disappears without so much as a goodbye, she has no choice but to join in their cutthroat pursuit of enchanted relics to keep herself—and her brother, Cabell—alive.
Ten years later, rumors are swirling that her guardian found a powerful ring from Arthurian legend just before he vanished. A run-in with her rival Emrys ignites Tamsin’s hope that the ring could free Cabell from a curse that threatens both of them. But they aren’t the only ones who covet the ring.
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. . . .
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
The first book in author Alexandra Bracken’s Silver in the Bone series will get you pumped for the sequel. This exciting young-adult fantasy revolves around heroine Tamsin Lark, a young woman hunting for a magical talisman that might just save her family. Tamsin has been taking care of her brother, Cabell, since they were young kids, and when she hears about a ring that could lift the spell that’s enslaved Cabell, she can’t resist seeking it, no matter the obstacles and danger. Bracken conjures an irresistible fantasy world for this adventure, where ancient myths and Arthurian legends coexist with cell phones, CD players, and instant coffee. She makes Tamsin a strong, relatable character who’s as surprised by the realities of sorcery and magic as we are. Reading this book was a thrill!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bracken (Lore) valiantly blends contemporary fantasy and Arthurian legend to explore issues of faith, fate, and family in this captivating series launch. Tamsin Lark and her foster brother, Cabell, were 10 when their guardian, Nash, went missing. Seven years later, the siblings are working in Boston as Hollowers—hunters of magical relics—when Tam learns of a curse-breaking ring forged for Lancelot. Tam is eager to pursue the ring, believing it's the key to dispelling a monstrous curse that has haunted Cabell for most of his life. Moreover, it seems that Nash was chasing this ring when he disappeared. While Tam, unlike Cabell and most Hollowers, has no innate magic, she'll do whatever it takes to help Cabell and hopefully find Nash, even if that means traveling to the lost realm of Avalon and collaborating with her rival, Emrys, to beat out the descending horde of treasure seekers. Elaborate worldbuilding complements a serpentine plot, which balances horror and heartbreak with humor and tenderness. Heady romance blooms between Tam and Emrys, but it's pessimistic Tam's rewarding journey toward hope, trust, and self-acceptance that serves as the story's heart. Main characters read as white; supporting characters are racially diverse. Ages 14–up.
