Bonesmith

In the Dominions, a bonesmith severs the ghost from its earthly remains. Wren, a disgraced ghost-fighting warrior, is banished to the Border Wall and is forced into an uneasy alliance with Julian, an ironsmith from the exiled House of Iron, to rescue a kidnapped prince. They must work together to combat a dark alliance between the living and the undead.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Prepare to wield your blade and confront the undead in this dark young adult fantasy novel. Gideon the Ninth, the protagonist, encounters the White Walkers from Game of Thrones in this captivating tale. Set in the Dominions, where the dead remain unless a bonesmith severs their connection to the earthly realm, Wren, a skilled bonesmith, dreams of becoming a valkyr, a ghost-fighting warrior, to gain recognition and impress her absent father. However, her quest is jeopardized when sabotage leads to her failure in the qualifying trial, resulting in her banishment to the Border Wall, the last line of defense against the treacherous Breach, a wasteland teeming with vicious undead.

Determined to reclaim her family's respect, Wren seizes an opportunity when a prince from the House of Gold is abducted and taken beyond the Wall. She vows to cross the Breach and rescue the prince, knowing that to succeed, she must forge an uneasy alliance with Julian, an ironsmith from the exiled House of Iron, the very people responsible for causing the Breach in the first place. As they embark on their perilous journey, Wren and Julian find themselves engaged in constant battles with the undead, while also uncovering a dark alliance brewing between the living and the undead.

Bonesmith is a captivating YA novel that delivers unique magic, intricate plotlines, and spine-tingling undead horrors. Author Jodi Meadows has crafted a tale that will captivate readers with its captivating world-building, compelling characters, and action-packed adventure. The novel is filled with magic, betrayal, and unexpected twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Reviewers have praised Bonesmith for its exceptional magic system, which sets it apart from other YA novels. Tricia Levenseller, in her review, describes the novel as "a ghostly-green platter" filled with unique magic that will leave readers spellbound. Rebecca Schaeffer also praises the novel for its packed with action and betrayal, noting that it "keeps you guessing until the very end."

In conclusion, if you're seeking a dark young adult fantasy novel that combines elements of magic, adventure, and undead horror, Bonesmith is a must-read. Prepare to wield your blade and embark on a thrilling journey through the Breach, where the line between the living and the dead is blurred, and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.

Weight: 708g
Dimension: 241 x 167 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399722346