Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's, Knopf Books for Young Readers for the ARC of this book!

I love Arthurian legend books and I loved Lore, so I was very excited to read this book. I wasn't entirely expecting this to be set in modern day, but I think it makes it a more interesting story and adaptation of Arthurian legend. The magic system is so interesting and I hope we get to see more of it in the next book. No spoilers, but I found this version of Avalon to be the coolest and kind of shocking version that I've read/watched. Tamsin irrigated me through almost half the book, until we put things together and you kind of understand her more and why she acts the way she does. Readers may hate her at the beginning, but I feel like they will have empathy for her situation once you get further in. She's been through a lot and by the end of the book I feel bad for her. The cliffhanger at the end of the book had me screaming. I look forward to the next book. Also shoutout to the best sidekick I wasn't expecting to love, the hand of glory.

This is the beginning of a new series and I was thrilled to be able to read the ARC. We are introduced to Tamsin Lark and her unusual family in a new and interesting take on a magic world.

She is a 17 year old without magic or the "One Vision" in a family with a brother and guardian who do have it. They are all "Hallowers" which are basically magical bounty hunters. They take "jobs" to recover magical artifacts. Her brother Cabell can break curses and her guardian Nash has the contacts in the magical community. Tamsin tries to do her part by being the researcher and putting in the work to find things that are missing.

This story is a take on the King Arthur series, but honestly, it does well enough on its own. This story takes us on a journey of self discovery from Tamsin who has grown up always feeling inadequate with feelings of rejection after her guardian disappears on the two teens.

The story starts 7 years later as she is still trying to finding a way to break her brothers "curse". She ends up having to partner with her nemesis when she finds herself and Cabell in the middle of the mess that was left when Nash disappeared. The story goes from there.

There is suspense, mystery, action and yes....betrayal. The story ends with quite the cliffhanger so I'll be interested to see where it goes from there.

Will I read book 2 when it comes out? Absolutely.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. The opinions above are mine and mine alone.

Thank you NetGalley and Knopf Books for the e-Arc.

Silver in the Bone was one of my most anticipated 2023 reads and man did Bracken really pull it off. Adrenaline inducing for sure, I loved her dark twist on Arthurian legend. The world building was intense and you’re thrown right in from the beginning. I was so invested in the characters, something about a prickly, cynical protagonist always gets me right in the feels and Tamsin owned that roll. I don’t know why I insist on torturing myself by starting series that aren’t completed because gah…that ending and now I have to wait. If you’re a fan of curses, sisterhood, the lengths you go for the ones you love, slow burn enemies to lovers (“Bird” got me every time, I hope to see/learn more of Emrys in the next installment), Avalon gone rouge/wrong, magic, monsters - I highly recommend this one!

Silver in the Bone was a wild, awesome ride! There was so much packed into this book. An adventure, a magic system, betrayal, and both character and world history.

I enjoyed the characters and how they changed and grew. I really liked the bit of romance that we got, and the whole world that Bracken created. I will totally be purchasing my own copy and (not so) patiently waiting for the next book. 😭

If you enjoy YA fantasy, or Bracken’s previous novels, I would totally pick this up in April!

Perfect for fans of Arthurian lore, Silver in the Bone is full of mythology and mystery. Bracken's work shines especially in the expertly crafted emotional arc of protagonist Tamsin, a teenage girl whose lack of magic and unknown past has made her feel out of place and unwanted everywhere she goes. Tamsin's emotional journey with her brother Cabell, love interest Emrys, and most importantly, herself, will make you absolutely ache. While the pacing of this book is slow for the first half, the second half will keep you turning pages -- and the ending will have you waiting anxiously for the second installment.

Thank you to Netgalley for this electronic Arc.

I'm a huge fan of Alexandra Bracken, especially her The Darkest Minds series. I was so excited when I saw the summary for this book and its inspirations from Arthurian legends and treasure hunting.

I experienced highs and lows with this book. I thought it stated off very strong. I loved Tamsin and her relationship with her brother, Cabell. I'm looking forward to the sequel to find out even more about Emrys and his relationship with his father. Alex is a master of imagery and the world of the Hollowers and the Library was fascinating.

Lows came with explanations of the Druids and just eposition in general bout the priestesses and their beliefs. I know it's central to the story but I just found that I didn't really care.

I knew Alex was already working on a sequel so I expected some sort of cliffhanger and boy, did she deliever! I was absolutely enthralled in the last 15? 20? percent of this book. I can't wait for this book to be released for all of you to enjoy.

This is a great book with interesting characters and exciting lore. Tamsin is my new favorite main character. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for book two!

My biggest issue is my own fault (didn't realize it was modern fantasy a genre i generally dislike) but I also felt like it was just a standard collection of YA tropes.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I have not picked up an Alexandra Bracken book I did not love and this did not disappoint. Once I started I could not put it down until I finished. I want the next book now! I can’t praise this book enough. The world was so realistic and you truly feel like you are in the story as you read it.

I absolutely adored this book. Reading this was such an experience, it felt like actually falling into the story and being part of the race to find the ring alongside the characters. I loved the dark and creepy atmosphere of this book (old relics, bones, magic, hollowers, and an unforgiving world). I also loved the MC, she’s strong with a realistic world view and is fiercely independent. Literally cannot recommend this book enough and I’ll definitely be reading it again.

A race to claim an Arthurian ring. Dark world, magical creatures, brutal competition. Action adventure YA fantasy on the dark side of things. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read the book for an honest review.

This one was super interesting! Like Lore, I found some parts of this - the worldbuilding especially - a bit over confusing and convoluted. Yet, the heart of the story still shone through! After about 60%, I couldn’t put it down. I absolutely need to know what happens next!

My favorite read of the year! Beginning was a little slower while giving all the backstories but once it got going, oh boy! The plot twist after plot twist kept this book interesting the entire way through. It has everything from mystery, magic, curses, love, sisterhood, and loss. The last few chapters have had me on an emotional roller coaster and then the cliff hanger ending has me desperate for a sequel to come quickly! I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone I know!

Alexandra Bracken has done it again. This was a fantastic Arthurian retelling with all the action. This book kept me turning the page and staying up way past my bedtime. I could not get enough and cannot wait for more

Silver in the Bone is book in a new remarkable series opener by Alexandra Bracken.

WoW! What an experience!
The medieval vibe was richly imagined and Bracken's writing is just magic.
Her world building feels enchanting, hypnotic, real and exceptional.
The characters she has created can be felt through the pages. Strong female leading was very entertaining. Truly amazing.
Tamsin, is a character you can root for from start to finish.
This book is a masterpiece in storytelling an action-packed adventure that is pace perfectly and captivating.
With it's intriguing plot, this book kept me spellbound!
I love the story and the journey she goes on.
A beautifully, well-written, complex, enchanting novel.
With its magic an secerts Silver in the Bone is bound to intoxicate the reader in a phenomenal world!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Knopf Books for Young Readers,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this eARC!

Although it took me a while to get into the story, I ended up really enjoying it. Tamsin is such a great character and I love her humor and strength. I loved the whole cast of characters and I thought they meshed really well together. Even though it was slow at times, the ending was incredible and I can't wait to see what happens next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for an early copy of this book! Below is my honest review.

When I saw this book on NetGalley, I was so excited to request it. Alexandra Bracken is one of my favorite authors, so this was a highly anticipated read for 2023 (or 2022 since I read it this year).

Summary of the plot:
In this book, we follow Tasmin Lark, a Hollower (someone who steals relics and sells them to people for money). Typically, Hollowers have magic called One Sight that allows them to see magical symbols and curses. But Tasmin doesn't have magic for some odd reason, which puts her at a huge disadvantage against other Hollowers, so she depends on her intelligence and wit to steal.

Due to the abandonment of her "foster father", Nash, Tasmin has become very closed off and scared to let people in. The only person she cares about is her brother, Cabell, who is cursed to essentially become a werewolf at random moments. Because Cabell is turning at a frequent pace, Tasmin goes on a quest to find the Ring of Dispel, a ring that has the power to break any curse (with a price). She ends up joining forces with Emrys, her fellow enemy Hollower who wants to be free from his father's grip, and Neve, a sorceress who is trying to find out more about her background.

They end up in another land, where curses are just the beginning of their problems.

Thoughts on the book:
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I think it had a really nice balance between being character-driven and plot-driven. Tamsin isn't the main character that everyone likes. In fact, she can be really blunt and mean sometimes. But because the readers get a good look into her thoughts, it's easy to understand why Tamsin is the way she is. I think Tamsin developed naturally through the book: not too fast, not too slow.

Aside from her relationship with Cabell, I liked seeing her banter back and forth with Emrys. They have so many soft moments together and it makes my little teenage heart beat faster. Seeing Tamsin also build a relationship with Neve was also very touching.

In terms of the world, I'm not going to lie, but I got lost in the sauce. While I understand the general gist of the story, there are a lot of details and stories and names. I found myself forgetting a lot of minor things (which is no major fault on Alexandra Bracken) since I was reading the book over a course of three days. I do like how the story isn't so much a retelling of King Arthur. It goes beyond the bare bones.

The ending is a little tropey, but honestly, I don't really care that it's tropey. I just want to read the next book! I'm a little mad that I have to wait over a year for the second book, but at least I got to read an early copy.

Would I recommend this book? Yes!

I wanted to like this one but much like Lore by the same author, the premise for this one is great but the execution of the actual text was not. The mythology for me was lacking, and the characters felt dull and uninviting. There didn't seem to be much... direction for the plot, and I didn't feel a connection to the characters.

So glad Alexandra Bracken wrote a book in the Arthurian legend in this book. I've been a fan of Alexandra Bracken since the Darkest Minds, it was what I was hoping for and glad it was just as good. It was what I was hoping for and I was entranced from the story. I look forward to reading more from Ms. Bracken.

"Bitterness warred with awe in me. How many breathtaking places, how many wondrous sights, had I missed before I’d had the One Vision? Nothing in my imagination could compare to what I’d seen here, either for beauty or monstrosity. To the Tamsin of even a week ago, it would have appeared to be nothing at all."

I devoured this book in one sitting and boy am I glad I did. I wouldn't have been able to put down Bracken's imaginative storytelling, compelling characters, and incredible fight scenes. I am entranced by anything she writes and can't wait to recommend this book to everyone.