Fans of Beowulf, Neil Gaiman, and Dragon Age, unite! Seriously if you enjoy the feeling of an epic tale, the general vibe of wonderment, this is the book for you.
At first, I feared this would only be a tale of guts and glory. While that’s absolutely a valid kind of story to tell, I was excited to find that this book had so much more.
April Genevieve Tucholke weaves a story of friendship and honor; one that bears some of her trademark otherworldliness while still feeling very distinctly within the epic storytelling tradition. I loved the characters and was thoroughly wrapped up in their quest. I wept when any of them suffered- and if you’ve read any of Tucholke’s other books, you know you’re in store for some suffering! (In the best way)
My advice: if you’re looking for a shivery, spooky epic to curl up with this holiday season, pick up a copy of The Boneless Mercies. Heck, pick up a second copy for a friend: you’ll need someone to gush with when you’re done reading it.
Happy reading, and happy holidays!
Kat Pollock 