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ErinSJ (112 KP) rated The Bone Queen (The Books of Pellinor #0.5) in Books

Jun 20, 2018  
The Bone Queen (The Books of Pellinor #0.5)
The Bone Queen (The Books of Pellinor #0.5)
Alison Croggon | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
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9.0 (1 Ratings)
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When I found out The Bone Queen was coming out it was a pleasant surprise. I read the original Pellinor series years ago and have always remembered it as one of my favorite fantasy series. I was originally a bit worried that all these years later this book wouldn't live up to the rest of the series, but I'm happy to report that my fears were unjustified.

The Bone Queen is beautifully written, and something about the writing or perhaps the general world building evokes a feeling very similar to that of The Lord of the Rings, with an emphasis on the ultimate powers of good over evil, even when evil manages to take a terrible toll on the world. Though there is certainly action and plenty of adventure to be had, this book focuses on very human themes of forgiveness and guilt. Cadvan struggles to forgive himself for the irreparable damage one foolish mistake caused, and those around him struggle to do the same.

For those looking for a thoughtful bit of epic fantasy that still manages to have some fun, this is a must read.