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Admirers, antiquities, and . . . ancient curses?
A curse taints the ruins of Kilmere—or so the locals say—which makes it an unchancy inheritance for herbalist Jessa Caldwell. Worse still, a cruel fae lord in the guise of a gentleman seeks to wrest the crumbling cliffside fortress from her and use its powers for his own ends.
But Jessa isn’t one to surrender easily. She’s determined to resist the lord’s machinations and protect the legacy left by her mentor, even if that means involving the fae arbiter Riven, an act that could see her permanently locked away—all while evading her family’s expectation that she make a match from their list of favored suitors.
Yet she’s not prepared for the depths of fae deceit and cruelty she discovers—nor the reality behind the curse. When the nearby townsfolk begin to succumb to it, suffering slow, excruciating deaths, the authorities seek a mortal poisoner, refusing to consider that these murders could have an Otherworldly origin.
To uncover the true killer, Jessa must make forbidden alliances and explore the extent of her own fae-influenced nature. If she fails, countless innocents will die, including those closest to her . . . but if she succeeds, it may cost her everything.
In book two of the Blood of the Fae gaslamp fantasy series, Jessa faces her greatest challenge yet—threats concealed within long-abandoned ruins, where secrets about the precarious balance between the Otherworld and her own lay buried. Will she unearth the truth before it’s too late?
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PRINT LENGTH: 664 pages
PUBLICATION DATE: October 25, 2023
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2 reviews for Ruins of Bone
Lord West is determined to take Kilmere from Jessa by any means necessary. The high fae is not used to facing resistance and finds he enjoys putting fear into Jessa to get his way. She is determined to keep Kilmere away from him while doing so on her own. But as the dangers increase she finds that she needs the help of Riven again. Now needing to enter the ruins, she is faced with the dilemma of keeping it not only in her control but under it as well. Thinking that leaving Avons with her family she would be able to get away from Lord West and the dangerous games he plays but he follows in her wake. And society shows little love to her family when they arrive. Jessa now needs to find a way to save herself, her family, and the innocents that fall in the shadow of Kilmere.
What I think I admire the most about Jessa is her want to stay herself. As the events happen and these things change her, she does not want to bend her will to become something she isn’t. And I also appreciate that Riven seems to tell her the truth and the harsh realities of the situation while others would try to shield her. Yes, it may not be the full truth since he cannot disclose everything but he doesn’t treat her like a fragile soul who needs to be sheltered. I enjoy their interactions and want to see where they go in the next installment. I am also curious about how Mr. Burke will play into things later. We get some answers about Jade and her nature and I was not disappointed at all. Things seem to be escalating within the family, I am curious about how they will handle this increasing tower of secrets and the aftermath. New characters are also introduced that I am hoping to see more of. Overall, I enjoyed seeing this world fleshed out more, the answers I did receive, and the questions that I now hold. I have preordered the next book and am now eagerly awaiting for next year.
Absolutely stellar! I’ve read it twice now enjoyed it every bit as much the second time around. Some intriguing new characters are introduced, Jesse’s character development and struggles are believable and at times heart wrenching. We get to see her progress past the naïveté of the first book, through fear and uncertainty into greater strength and trust. The world-building continues to impress with well thought out and surprising plot twists. I’m savoring the hints of a slow burn romance and can’t wait for the next installment to unpack the new mysteries unfolding in this one.