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Book: Silence of the Bones

Author: June Hur

Book Series: Standalone

Diversity: Korean characters!

Rating: 5/5

Publication Date: April 21, 2020

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends

Pages: 336

Recommended Age: 15+ (violence, gore, death, slight romance)

Synopsis: I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak;
Ears, but I mustn't hear;
Eyes, but I mustn't see.

1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman.

As they delve deeper into the dead woman's secrets, Seol forms an unlikely bond of friendship with the inspector. But her loyalty is tested when he becomes the prime suspect, and Seol may be the only one capable of discovering what truly happened on the night of the murder.

But in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly.

June Hur's elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh

Review: Oh my God this book was so good! I loved the historical aspect of it and the mystery blended so well together with it! The characters were very well developed, the plot was intriguing from start to finish, and the pacing was very well done!

My only issue is that the mix between English and Korean made it a bit hard of a read until you got the gist of what was being said.

Verdict: A well done and suspenseful novel!