So much more, and better than I could have ever imagined!! The magical system and world building are two of my favorite parts of the story. The details are perfect, not overwhelming or overbearing.
The characters are amazing, with some new and old of course!! Zera and Lucien are my favorite foes to lovers couple. Their banter is the best, and their relationship is relatable, and intriguing.
The politics in this book are more forward and bring more to to story in this book also.
Wyrms, witches, and monsters galore!!! It was perfect the whole way through. Never a boring moment with a Heartless!!
Zera is a great character all around. I actually her anti-heroism and characteristics. They make her relatable and pulls you in to each of her emotions and thoughts!!
Incredible story but after that ending I neeed the next book please!!

Find Me Their Bones is book two in the Bring Me Their Hearts series by Sara Wolf and if you haven’t stared this series yet, I recommend you go do that now. As this is a second book, if you haven’t read the first, there is a good chance there will be spoilers for book one below…be warned.

This book picks up right where book one left off and Zera has revealed who she really is to Lucien. Not only that, but as Zera is revealed as a Heartless, out of the woods walks Varia, Lucien’s sister who has been missing for five years. With all of those things happening, it’s no surprise that Lucien tries to distance himself from Zera. He hadn’t opened himself up to anyone the way he had with her and her betrayal definitely affects him.

While Zera waits for her witch, Nightsinger, to shatter her, she actually finds herself in a position to have a second chance at getting her heart back. Unfortunately, it comes at a terrible price and Zera has to decide what’s most important to her. Along the way, Zera faces a number of challenges, including taming a valkerax to get it to tell them the location of the tree. Oddly enough, this isn’t really the hardest thing she has to do. She also has to come face to face routinely with those she lied to about who / what she is.

As Zera works with the valkerax, we get to learn a lot more about the species. In addition to that, we learn more about what Varia has been up to (since she’s been gone) and what she is planning to do going forward. I thought Wolf did a great job in keeping the story moving, introducing new, impactful characters, and not losing sight of the relationship that had developed between Zera, Lucien, and the others.

I love Zera. She is strong and sarcastic and even though she is supposed to be this mindless being who just follows orders, she is much more than that. Throughout this series I have always felt that Zera is in a difficult position and regardless of what she is now, she was never given a choice on whether to become a Heartless or not. Not only that, but in this book, she is treated with little to no regard of her feelings and it made me what to yell at every single one of the characters surrounding her. I get that some were afraid or didn’t trust her but some of the things she had to deal with just made me angry.

Overall, I enjoyed this book and definitely recommend the series. If you are looking for a book that has magic, great characters, and some swoons, consider checking this one out. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book so I can find out what happens next!

“Love isn’t fair at all, ever.”
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3.5 ⭐️

The first book ended with a great cliffhanger and we start exactly from where we have left. Since the beginning we find out that Zera is still Heartless, but she has a new master. Again she has a mission to accomplish in order to have her heart back and of course Lucien remains an obstacle.

Honestly I think that the plot has become more complex and rich in this second book. Not only we read about characters’ past, but we are also immersed in Vetrisian history. I like Varia, I mean she is crazy but also a great introduction for the plot and I’m very curious to see what she’ll do in the future. Unfortunately I think my favorite character, that is Zera, has become less funny and too much self pitying. We know she feels guilty, we know she is destroyed but at least in “Bring me their hearts” she used irony. In this book she can only say to everyone that she is not good enough for Luc and that they have to help her to find him a new girl, as if he were not able by himself 🙈.

“Find me their bones” ends with another great cliffhanger. I have figured out most of the things but the last pages kept me riveted to the chair! I want to thank Netgalley and Entangledteen for the opportunity to read this book in advance and I am definitely intrigued to read the sequel.

Wow wow wow wow
This book picks up right after the end of the first book. With twists and betrayals. My favorite new character is Ev. Luv is still great and he has a change happening. Nobody is as they seem. The ending is crazy and it's going to be really hard to wait for the last book.

I was so excited when my wish for Find Me Their Bones was granted! I loved Bring Me Their Hearts and I couldn’t wait to read the sequel. Find Me Their Bones blew my breath away and stole my heart.

The worldbuilding in this series has always been the aspect that astounds me the most, and this sentiment grew ten times with this book. The further development of the mythology and religion was so, so cool. I loved delving into this world of witches and Heartless and valkerax.

I’ll be honest and say that I couldn’t remember everything from the first book, but I started this one anyways and I’m so glad I did! The plot is fast-paced; I couldn’t put Find Me Their Bones down because every new scene had me enraptured.

The characters are back and as great as ever. I adore Zera’s sass, and her comebacks have me in tears. However, the angst between her and Lucien made me so sad, though not in a way that I hated. Also Zera having to keep secrets from her friends was so heartbreaking; she’s in a difficult position but also trying to keep them safe, even after she’s betrayed them and they no longer trust her.

I can’t really say much about the plot of this book just because of spoilers, but I will say that this one was truly crushing. Again, the angst! The character growth!

The prose is stunning! I found that it really emphasized the angst, as Wolf did not pull any punches when writing. It’s hard to describe why I love her writing so much, but I just do. It’s addicting, and I could not put this book down.

Find Me Their Bones enamored me with its prose and characters. I greatly appreciated the plot, although the angst left me heartbroken. If you haven’t read Bring Me Their Hearts, I can’t recommend you do so now that the sequel releases soon. This series will bewitch you and take your heart!

Find Me Their Bones by Sara Wolf is the second book in the young adult romantic fantasy Bring Me Their Hearts series. This series is definitely one that a reader should start from the beginning and read in order as the story now in the second book has picked up right after the cliffhanger ending of the first and wouldn’t be understood out of order.

In the first book of the series, Bring Me Their Hearts, readers met Zera who was a Heartless, or a twist on what we know of as a zombie. When Zera’s family was killed by Heartless a witch, Nightsinger, decided to spare Zera by making her into a Heartless herself instead of letting her die. By taking her heart Nightsinger had control of Zera and she became the monster she had feared. A Heartless is very zombie like in the urge to murder and their need for raw meat but still looking human and hanging onto a thread of her humanity Zera wanted nothing more than her heart back and to be human again.

When Nightsinger was approached to allow the use of Zera to infiltrate and get close to Crown Prince Lucien d’Malvane Nightsinger made Zera an offer she couldn’t refuse. If Zera could attempt to pass as human and win the Prince’s heart to allow Nightsinger to take his heart she would trade it for Zera’s own and grant her freedom and her life back. Battling the monster inside of her Zera vows to bring Nightsinger the Prince but if she failed Nightsinger would crush her own heart.

Bring Me Their Hearts was one of those books I became cover obsessed and needed to read simply after a glance and thankfully when I did I really enjoyed it. The material was an original take on an old classic and I loved Zera’s snarky zombiefied self right from the beginning. All of that carried over into the second book but the romance did take a seat in the background while progressing the story. This one does have a bit of middle book feel to it even with the action that takes place as we just wind up back to another cliffhanger without anything getting resolved but I’m definitely still a fan and waiting for book three.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

FIND ME THEIR BONES is a compelling sequel to BRING ME THEIR HEARTS. Picking up right where the first book left off, this one spares little to recap the previous book and launches in to a new story line and adventure. Zera is a Heartless, an immortal being who is tied to the witch that holds their heart. They need to eat organs to live (animal organs will do) and are considered dangerous and ruthless. Zera is at war with herself over her nature and who she wants to be.

In the sequel, Zera has a new witch master with a new task to earn her heart back. She longs to be human but she does worry over the friendships broken, the value of herself/heart vs. others, and who she will be when she is again human.

Zera must teach a dangerous beast how to Weep, a rare skill that allows Heartless to disobey their witch and act of their own volition for a short period of time. The valkerax is a mythical creature come to life and speaks with her in poetic language. Unraveling all the threads of those who wish to use Zera, those who may care for her, and the dangers yet to come makes this book quite a quick and intense read.

Zera herself is continuously evolving as she learns more about herself, her desires, and where she wishes to fall at the end of things. Although this book ends with a cliffhanger, the journey was quite full. I think a reread of the first book would be helpful before starting this one, as there is not a lot of time spent recapping the first (only some mentions here and there). However, this book launches into a different adventure that makes the first background material.

This book is really engrossing. Zera and the valkerax bring all new insights and historical context to the world and themselves. Zera also manages to continue to bring the snark in this book, and I absolutely adore her (as much as she might believe she is unlovable). I highly recommend picking up this series for any fans of YA fantasy, and I cannot wait to see where the next book takes us.

Compelling, unique, and entirely engrossing, FIND ME THEIR BONES is the fantastic sequel we have been waiting for.

Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Absolutely amazing. Another fabulous book. From "dead" princess to crazy witch. Heck the whole family is joining the witch community. I feel so bad for zera she lives Lucien so much but must act like she hates him because her mindset is so wrong. Its so sad. I really hope in the third book they get together. Can't wait for the next book. I love these books.

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

Find Me Their Bones immediately kicks off where the 1st book (Bring Me Their Hearts) ends – in sheer chaos, utter confusion, betrayals, and heartbreak with long lasting consequences. Trust is broken, relationships shattered, and everyone is left reeling. Now stuck in the Cavanos palace awaiting her fate, Zera welcomes the opportunity – and distraction – of secretly training a dangerous valkerax under the city – a weapon of an impending war; her human heart in return - if she successfully completes her task - from some one she never thought possible.

Zera’s story continues to hurt my heart. What she truly wants in life is always attached to strings that she can’t fully grasp onto no matter how far she reaches. She’s truly tired. Tired of being a Heartless, of the complications, soul shattering disappointments, and headaches. Most of all, she’s tired of the moments that tricked her into thinking that she could have something special. The stubborness and determination pores from every facet of her choices, actions, and even reactions and you watch as it only breaks her that much more.

Lucien is guarded and mysterious as ever. I have no business mentioning how disgustingly sexy and swoon-worthy he also continues to be, but we all make mistakes and I am going to sit here in my wrongness and like it!

Individually, they are still amazing, solid characters that jump off the page, but together they continue to set the room on fire and burn it to the ground. Just as one mask slips, the other is adjusted and I have never wanted to lock two fictional characters in a closet more in my life and demand that I see nothing short of a gratuitous make out session at the VERY least for my troubles.

The angst is the kind that I chase for my next high. Very few can master it the first time, even fewer can make a career out of it, but Sara has nailed it – to her wall in a nice frame no less. I called her a national treasure in my arc review of Bring Me Their Hearts last year and while I got jokes, that’s not one of them. She instantly landed at #1 on my favorite authors list in 2016 with the re-release of her ‘Lovely Vicious’ series and those three books alone irrevocably changed my reading landscape forever. I now search for books that is going to give me the same emotional experience and here’s the best part – there aren’t any! Not to say that there aren’t any books out there with the same type of emotional pulls, but Sara is truly her own and that is what makes her work so raw, special, and commanding.

I can’t walk away from this review without mentioning the twist. A twist very late into the last 20% or so that had me backtracking, questioning, and drawing diagrams to understand what! Just! Happened! Only after I untwisted myself from the fetal position and gave my eyes time to catch up with my brain because – and I quote – WHAT. THE. ACTUAL?! If there was ever something (anything!) that hinted at that in the first book, it was completely overlooked and I’ve re-read Bring Me Their Hearts numerous times since that initial arc read. It’s the kind of twist that turns everything on its head, flips the script, drops the mic and the ramifications are HUGE (!!!) moving forward. And as you’re trying to process all of THAT, the irony of the situation hits you like brick sh!thouse and all you can do is laugh hysterically because this series is reserving a straightjacket and a padded cell just for you. And bonus! I haven’t even mentioned the cliffhanger! *hysterical laugh* *twitch*

I’m sure we are in for another year wait for book 3. I could beg and plead for it to be here tomorrow, but you know what? No. I know Sara is going to bring it and it will give me plenty of time to strap myself into this emotional rollercoaster and wait for my ride to begin.

Strong sequel for an amazing book! I didn't like this one as much as BRING ME THEIR HEARTS, but it was still a very good read. It was a bit hard for me to truly get into this book as opposed to the 1st one. I felt like I was expecting a bit too much. I wouldn't go as far as to say I'm disappointed though, as it truly still was a fun book to read. Cliffhanger was perfect, characters were still strong, and the pacing was solid save for a few moments.

I loved this book and I can't wait to read the third book in the series. It sucks that It'll probably be next year before I can read it.

Ah Sara Wolf, a nice author that I like in contemporary/romance, but especially in fantasy.

Sara Wolf had left us on a good cliffhanger at the end of "Bring me their heart" and this second volume resumed immediately without any pause time. Find Me Their Bones will introduce new magical creatures, there were witches, heartless, but the author goes back in history and brings us a beautiful mythology I do not want to say too much, because it is a key point, but I really appreciated this new contribution. This book will also prove that the conflict with the witches is far from over, tensions rise over the volume and the third volume that should be the last will be epic, I feel good about this one.

We continue to follow Zera in this sequel and she is always pleasant and funny to read. She is not going to live simple things, but she has kept her party. But this second volume brings us a new central character, V. I must say that she redistributes the cards and her character is complex, her evolution is not surprising in itself, but it gives a completely different dimension to the story, it is a good idea for the author to bring her in. And for the one who wanted angst between Lucien and Zera you will be please.

For the plot, there are codes specific to a second book in a serie, especially on the transition part of the story. I find this sequel well conducted, the characters are still as well written and the alchemy in Zera and the prince is there. So this is a solid follow up and the end, I think the third volume will not disappoint me either.

Thank you to Entangled teen and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an E-arc copy of #FindMeTheirBones.
Sara Wolf had captured my attention with her first book, but the second is just as good if not better. Find Me Their Bones is the follow up to Bring Me Their Hearts. Zera is back and the world building continues from the first book into this one. It is an exciting, captivating, adventure that at times has you on the edge of your seat. The chemistry of the characters makes you keep coming back. Sara Wolf has a wonderful blend of imagination and imagery that jumps off the page.
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Find Me Their Bones was a great follow-up to Bring Me Their Hearts. Once again, Zera completely steals the show with her hilarious commentary, dialogue, and hi-jinks. I’m constantly smiling and laughing-out-loud while reading about her exploits. She’s hands-down one of my top 10 favorite book characters.

Zera grows a lot in Find Me Their Bones. She has to make a handful of tough decisions, whilst still trying to manage the dark Heartless urge to maim and kill. I didn’t make the connection until book two: Zera reminds me a lot of Lord of the Ring’s Smeagol. Both have an evil voice inside them that constantly taunts, and tries to push them to commit treachery and violence.

A new part of the Heartless myth/creation was revealed in Find Me Their Bones, and to be honest, I’m still scratching my head over it. It didn’t fully make sense to me, so that, plus the fact that some of the minor twists we’re a bit easy to predict, is the reason I’m giving this book 4 stars.

Find Me Their Bones was so much fun! I finished this book in less than 24 hours because I couldn’t put it down. The year+ wait for book three is going to be painful, because once again, we’re left with a huge and cruel cliffhanger.

Why does Sara always have to end in cliffhanger that rips me apart...

This wasn’t as good as the first one but it was still a 4.5 star. I really enjoyed the plot in this one and how we got to see more about the witches, valkerex and the history. I really enjoyed the character relationships and issues that were happening during this whole story. There was still some witty banter and joking that I loved from the first one but this story took a more serious tone and turn. I want more of Malachite’s sass lol


Something I did notice that bothered me quite a lot was the excessive use of the word “unheart”. And the use of the phrase “tugging at my unheart” it was used probably every page or every other page and it started to become so repetitive. Also in the first like 8 chapters we get a repeat of everything we already learned in the first book and since this is a sequel I would assume everyone would already know this stuff.. it was a little slower than the first but I still really liked it. I can’t wait for book three...

Uh these cliffhangers are killing me! Sara knows how to keep you begging for more.

I adore this series. Zera is my absolute favorite. She's funny, smart, brave, and much more. I tend to not bang my head against a wall when she does or says things. She is reasonable and chooses to change her situation rather than sit back and whine. I love her wit and ability to let things roll off her back.

All the characters really are fun to read. I recommend for any YA or adult readers. You will enjoy this fantasy.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to review this title ahead of its release date.

BRING ME THEIR HEARTS was a gem in a mess of fantasy that all looked alike. Here we had a heroine who was not a heroine and also really sassy in a laugh out loud way. I loved it.

That being said, FIND ME THEIR BONES took a different path from the first and focuses on Zera's road to get her heart back (which I guess is like the first, but it's more than that). This time, some people know she's Heartless, and she's now controlled by a new witch, which happens to be the prince's sister returned from the dead. Zera is tasked with teaching a valkerax how to Weep so they will side with Cavanos. If all of this makes zero sense to you, it may help to read, at least, the end of BRING ME THEIR HEARTS. You may need a refresher.

With how strong and determined Zera is, I was disappointed with how much she obsessed over Lucien. I mean, I get it. In the short time she'd known him, he grew on her and may even love him, and she feels a ton of guilt for lying to him and the such. But almost every time he was "on screen" it kind of got old, and some scenes like Lucien lying shirtless in the moonlight just weren't cutting it for me. I wanted Zera to focus on more, and I knew she did, but it wasn't coming across very well.

This sequel still has that sass that I loved. Zera's inner monologue had me laughing. With its nonstop action and world-building, it marks itself as a serious contender to the first. But as most sophomore works, it misses the mark just a bit, but I am confident that the third is going to blow it out of the water.

I seriously loved the first book! Loved Zera’s personality and loved her growing bond with Lucien. So I was ready to see how after the cliffy where Zera’s character would go from there!

I hate to say it but this second story very much felt like a middle book. I liked that Zera was trying to find herself and didn’t always trust easily, but this was a long book and the back and forth with her an Lucien was driving me up the wall bananas. The scenes that were between them were lacking something. And honestly, Lucien just kind of felt like a filler this time and I was so disappointed by that. I just didn’t connect with Varia’s character either but I really liked the addition of Yorl! I found him incredibly interesting!

There were some great action scenes with wonderful world building and Zera’s personal struggles. The writing and dialogue were also just as great as in book one. Even though there were some bumps in the road, I’m ready to see where book three will take me because I have a feeling that one will be great!

I’m torn between a three and a four star rating but I decided to round up as my biggest obstacle was of my own making.

“Find Me their Bones” gives us a story that is entirely about Zera dealing with the aftermath of book 1 and the reveal that she is Heartless and how that affects the relationships of those who she became closest to and how her new partnership threatens to undo everything she knows about the world of witches and the old gods as the hunt for the Bone Tree causes her to fight harder than she ever has to control the hunger and reclaim her heart once and for all.

Okay so my recommendation is to reread Bring Me Their Hearts because even with my quick google recap and rereading of my review for that book I had a hard time remembering a lot of what happened to lead to this sequel, I could recall the main beats but not enough to make this a smooth transition back into a world that I loved so much.

As big of a fan as I was about the romance it was nice to see this change in format where it was really focused on Zera and her righting her wrongs as best she could to make it a clean break between her and everyone she managed to get close to and managing to think of herself as selfish as she does so. It was also nice to see her fear what was to come should she receive the one thing she has been desperate to reach as she will have to unlearn her most relied upon traits and remember what it’s like to fear the unknown.

Some of the mythology in the plot was a little muddied and I’m not sure I completely understood it but again that’s something I’m willing to give the benefit of the doubt to as my memory failed me.

Overall this was pretty good and I’ll have to reread them both back to back before book 3 so I’m on my game for what’s to come and it seems like it’s going to be something a bit different than what one would expect from a ya book of this genre and I’m hoping the payoff is just as good!

**special thanks to the publishers and netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for a fair and honest review**