Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken
Series : Silver in the Bone #1
A series opener inspired by Arthurian legend and fueled by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!
Tamsin Lark didn’t ask to be a Hollower. As a mortal with no magical talent, she was never meant to break into ancient crypts, or compete with sorceresses and Cunningfolk for the treasures inside. But after her thieving foster father disappeared without so much as a goodbye, it was the only way to keep herself—and her brother, Cabell—alive.
Ten years later, rumors are swirling that her guardian vanished with a powerful ring from Arthurian legend. 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. . . .
I've loved Alexandra Bracken's books ever since I read The Darkest Minds series when I was a teen, so it shouldn't be a surprise when I say that I was very excited for Silver In The Bone too! And it was just as amazing as I thought it would be!
Tamsin Lark and her brother Cabell have only had each other to depend on for many years after their foster father, Nash disappeared without a trace. Without any other skills and options they've had to follow in his footsteps and become Hollowers - the ones who hunt for magical treasures and relics, sometimes for a prize - and this involves numerous risks, especially for an ordinary person like her without any magical talents. When Tamsin comes across the opportunity to search for a ring linked to Arthurian legends that could help break Cabell's curse, she's determined to search for it. Even if that means going against many other Hollowers who want to get their hands on it, while entering into an uneasy partnership with Emrys, her rival and a privileged Hollower who seems to be keeping some secrets.
Not that Tamsin would trust him anyway - she doesn't trust anybody😆 But frankly I loved Tamsin not just because of how witty she was, but because she was very relatable. I know I'm sometimes quite pessimistic in general but hey you won't be disappointed if you're always expecting the worst and Tamsin feels the same way🤣 How could I not like her? She's so determined and ready to take any risk for those that she loves, but she doesn't want to involve herself in anyone else's problems. That doesn't stop her heart from softening when they land up in Avalon and she somehow does end up helping everyone though she doesn't want to at first.
“Tamsin, you don’t have thick skin, you have armor,” Neve said. “And while armor can stop some blows, it also means that no one ever really gets to see who you are beneath it.”
“That’s not true,” I protested, feeling my heart batter my ribs.
“After a while, they all stop trying, don’t they?” she continued. “They think you’re indifferent to them. They get tired of the negative takes. And what does that give you? A sense of safety? Or does it leave you with nothing at all?”
The book is a bit slower in the first half as we're introduced to everything and slowly find out things along with Tamsin and the others. The world building is a mix of modern and fantasy as they travel between different places, but it really picks up the pace after Tamsin, Cabell, Emrys and Neve land in Avalon. There's a lot of Arthurian lore tied into this and I loved how everything slowly unfolded. The slow development of the romance between Tamsin and Emrys was another thing that I loved and I'm very invested in this now 😆 The last few chapters were so exciting and omg after that ending I wanted book two immediately! Guess I'll have to wait 😩
Anyway this was a solid opener for a new series with the perfect mix of adventure, mystery and a sprinkling of romance and I'd highly recommend this one if you're looking to start a new YA fantasy series!
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*I was provided with an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest
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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 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 constantly overflowing with books.
Alex is a #1 New York Times bestselling and USA TODAY bestselling author. Her work is available across the world in over 15 languages
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