Silver in the Bone, Alexandra Bracken
Silver in the Bone, Alexandra Bracken
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Silver in the Bone

Author: Alexandra Bracken

Narrator: Sophie Amoss

Unabridged: 17 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/04/2023


Synopsis

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Lore comes a stunning contemporary fantasy inspired by Celtic lore—the tale of a teenage girl who seeks her destiny in the cursed ruins of Avalon, driven by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!

"Simmering with magic, peril, romance, and heartbreak." —Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow and Bone

Born without a trace of magic, Tamsin Lark is no match for the sorceresses and Hollowers who populate the magical underground of Boston. But when the only parent she’s ever known disappears without so much as a goodbye, she has no choice but to join in their cutthroat pursuit of enchanted relics to keep herself—and her brother, Cabell—alive.

Ten years later, rumors are swirling that her guardian found a powerful ring from Arthurian legend just before he vanished. A run-in with her rival Emrys ignites Tamsin’s hope that the ring could free Cabell from a curse that threatens both of them. But they aren’t the only ones who covet the ring.

As word spreads, greedy Hollowers start circling, and many would kill to have it for themselves. While Emrys is the last person Tamsin would choose to partner with, she needs all the help she can get to edge out her competitors in the race for the ring. Together, they dive headfirst into a vipers’ nest of dark magic, exposing a deadly secret with the power to awaken ghosts of the past and shatter her last hope of saving her brother. . . .


About The Author

ALEXANDRA BRACKEN was born in Phoenix, Arizona. The daughter of a Star Wars collector, she grew up going to an endless string of Star Wars conventions and toy fairs, which helped spark her imagination and instilled a deep love of reading. After graduating high school, she attended the College of William & Mary in Virginia, where she double-majored in English and history. She sold her first book, Brightly Woven, as a senior in college, and later moved to New York City to work in children's book publishing, first as an editorial assistant, then in marketing. After six years, she took the plunge and decided to write full-time. She now lives in Arizona with her tiny pup, Tennyson, in a house that's overflowing with books. Alex is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her work is available across the world in over 15 languages.


Reviews

Goodreads review by jessica on December 05, 2022

AB smashed the mythology in her previous novel ‘lore,’ so i was super excited to see how she would tackle arthurian tales. but the thing is, i dont think its visible enough in this book. it uses the isle of avalon as a setting and the death of king arthur as a plot devise, but thats really it. to me,......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on April 14, 2023

OMG! This is absolutely one of my favorite works of the author! The opening lured me enough to keep my interest intact, the entire execution was engaging, entertaining, promising! The characters are likable, magic system and world building is well blended in the Isle of Avalon setting and King Arthu......more

Goodreads review by Darcey on November 06, 2023

Post-read review: ARC copy provided in exchange for an honest review. This in no way changes my rating or review. Let me just say that I am BLOWN AWAY and screaming crying dying for the second book ASAP. Literal tears were falling down my cheeks in rage and misery by the end of this book (I may have......more

Goodreads review by Luce on May 03, 2023

Bland characters, lacklustre world-building and a poorly executed plot. Would have been a DNF, but the audio narrator tried to give the book some life so I stuck with it.......more

Goodreads review by Chance on September 14, 2023

2021: I’ll read anything by Bracken, even if it has no synopsis. 2022: Oh Lordy is has a synopsis AND a cover! #shitsreal 2023: I knew this one was going to hurt, but damn Cabell you did me dirty. This book was centred around Isle of Avalon and King Arthur and His Knights, but like other readers, I wish t......more


Quotes

"Simmering with magic, peril, romance, and heartbreak. Bracken's stories plunge you into a world of legend and longing you will never want to leave." —Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Grishaverse series

“Nail-biting, gut-wrenching, action-packed, and devastatingly romantic, Silver in the Bone is absolutely legendary.” —Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games

An exquisite fantasy, crackling with dark magic. Silver in the Bone is a heart pounding must-read perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to step inside of a myth.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval

Bracken’s writing is so sensuous and intoxicating, it will haunt readers even in their dreams.” —Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes
 
A harrowing and heart-rending adventure about finding the courage to not be controlled by fear.” —J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony

"Amid all the magic, the author weaves a spell of her own and ends with a whopper of a cliffhanger that will leave new readers and Bracken fans alike clamoring for book number two." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Perfect for fans that enjoy crossovers between fairytales/fables with modern times.” —Bookstr

Breakneck pacing and complex world building.” —BookPage

"Balances horror and heartbreak with humor and tenderness. Heady romance blooms between Tam and Emrys, but it’s pessimistic Tam’s rewarding journey toward hope, trust, and self-acceptance that serves as the story’s heart." —Publishers Weekly

“A gripping, thought-provoking, and inventive dark fantasy.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Rips relentlessly through the bones of Arthurian myth as Tamsin forges a legacy of her own... engrossing.” —Booklist

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Fans of Lore will be excited to see Bracken’s dark take on Arthurian legend in this adrenaline-fueled contemporary fantasy." —School Library Journal