Though I’m not normally one to reread books, I couldn’t be happier that I picked up the revised copy of The Bone Season! 

We’re plunged into a futuristic dystopian world of humans and clairvoyants (humans with supernatural powers), following our main character Paige and the criminal underground organization she works for. Shannon introduces us to memorable characters with extraordinary abilities who risk their lives with every mission to fight back against Scion London and the people who want to destroy all voyants. Readers are immersed quickly into the world of Scion and we learn about new terminology, people, and creatures alongside Paige. (Fortunately for readers who want straightforward explanations quickly, Shannon includes a glossary!) When Paige is attacked, drugged, kidnapped, and taken to Old Oxford within the first few chapters, we hold our breath as she faces unimaginable challenges struggling to survive and make it back home.

The action in this book doesn’t relent: we’re whisked away on adventures and unfolding new mysteries with each chapter. This book had me reading long past my bedtime and bemoaning the fact that I had to go to work each day. I could wax poetic about Shannon’s intricate world-building capabilities and character development for days on end, but I won’t put anyone through that. (Unless you want me to…seriously, I could go on about it.) I would recommend this series to anyone who loves dystopian fantasy stories, and tentatively to lovers of Shannon’s other work (the Roots of Chaos series) with the caveat that there are significantly fewer dragons involved and it contains a much more modern style of storytelling.