Rin Chupeco writes books that mix fantasy with dark thrillers. The Bone Witch is her newest novel.
The women in Tea’s family are witches, but when teenage Tea raises her brother Fox from the dead—unintentionally—she learns she’s far different from the others. Her gift for necromancy makes her a bone witch, both feared and shunned by everyone she knows. Then an older bone witch arrives to take Tea and her brother far away for training.
Becoming an asha—one who wields magic—is the hardest thing she’s ever done, but Tea wants it more than anything. The intricate rituals, the esoteric knowledge, the combat training all prepare Tea for her new role. But training isn’t all that waits for Tea, and dark forces are rising in secret, set to destroy everything she holds dear.
From the book’s website: “Memoirs of a Geisha meets The Name of the Wind…” This is exactly what this book is! And since I loved both of these books, it stands to reason that I’d love this one. Which I did. I started off a bit confused, but gradually I got a grasp on everything. The cultures in this book are rich and intricate, especially the ashas’. There’s action, history, a little bit of romance, and a lot of magic…everything to keep the reader entranced until the very end. I highly recommend this book!
(Galley provided by Sourcebooks via NetGalley.)
Oh wow, this is the first review that I’ve seen that’s been very positive. Perhaps I’ll give this a try after all. 😊
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Yes, I saw some pretty negative reviews as well, but I really enjoyed it. I loved the intricacy of the culture.
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Thank you for sharing! You’ve given me some encouragement to give it a try. 😊
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You’re welcome! If you read it, I hope you enjoy it.
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I hope so as well. 😊
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I also thought it was quite good–really loved the richness of the culture Chupeco created!
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I did too! I did not agree with all the negative reviews at all. I’m looking forward to the next book, whenever it may arrive.
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