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alexandriabolson 's review for:
The Scattered Bones
by Nicole Scarano
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Best book I've read all year - just absolutely amazing!
The fact that the author fit all of that into 276 pages is absolutely baffling to me. How does one fit a whole-ass developed story with amazing plot, world building, character development, and romance in to that short of a time frame - well folks this is how!
Sellah and Kaid's story via all our flashbacks was endearing and build upon such an amazingly innocent foundation. I feel like throughout the whole story you're just rooting for them, and for Sellah when she has to go through the trials to get him back. I personally LOVED that Sellah had to go through all her trials "alone" - it made it feel like the power imbalance that was once between them (with her innocence and lack of experience of life in general) was a lot more even.That way when we get to the epilogue those trauma babies are equal(ish).
Besides being the easiest guess on who the Stranger was - I still loved the reveal at the end.I only got a little nervous when Death called her "Mine" and that he loved her - like NOOOOO I don't want another love interest! Luckily that was just him being a typical god who doesn't like to share lol
I will now be reading everything Nicole has ever written ✌🏼
The fact that the author fit all of that into 276 pages is absolutely baffling to me. How does one fit a whole-ass developed story with amazing plot, world building, character development, and romance in to that short of a time frame - well folks this is how!
Sellah and Kaid's story via all our flashbacks was endearing and build upon such an amazingly innocent foundation. I feel like throughout the whole story you're just rooting for them, and for Sellah when she has to go through the trials to get him back. I personally LOVED that Sellah had to go through all her trials "alone" - it made it feel like the power imbalance that was once between them (with her innocence and lack of experience of life in general) was a lot more even.
Besides being the easiest guess on who the Stranger was - I still loved the reveal at the end.
I will now be reading everything Nicole has ever written ✌🏼
Graphic: Gore, Murder
Moderate: Sexual content