The Bonemender- Holly Bennett
If you love Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, meet Holly Bennett. It is very seldom that I make that kind of comparison, but I loved The Bonemender and her newest, The Warrior’s Daughter. I have yet to read the Bonemender sequels but am very much looking forward to them.
The Bonemender is the story of Gabrielle who is a healer and works for the royal family. Life is pretty much routine until two unusual strangers come into their midst, one dreadfully hurt by a boar. It soon becomes apparent that the strangers are Elves, whom Gabrielle’s people have not seen in many years. In spite of all the problems that might ensue, Gabrielle is drawn to one of the Elves. On top of that is news of a coming invasion where Gabrielle’s healing skills are going to be in high demand.
This is a challenging read but one I would recommend for young adults and adults alike.
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It’s taking a long time to get the initial meeting between Keturah and Lord Death right. Each has to be presented as a strong character but with their own unique vulnerability. This meeting sets the stage for the rest of the story and developing relationship. These are the key points that need to be incorporated into this scene.
“He laughed then, and I saw that he was perilously beautiful, at once terrifying and irresistible.”
“I see you have given me a part in the story,” said Lord Death, and if I could trust myself, I might have thought that he might have said it with a hint of sadness.
No wonder this crucial scene is so difficult to perfect!
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