Review: Of Blood and Bone

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Thirteen years ago, a catastrophic pandemic known as The Doom killed billions. For those left behind, it is a chance to build a new world. But The Doom was no ordinary virus. In some survivors, it awoke strange powers - to heal, to harm, even to predict the future.
Fallon Swift has no memories of the old world - but she is destined to shape this new one. Growing up with her three brothers on a quiet farm, she has been protected from danger by her mother and stepfather.
Now she must leave them, and learn to fight. Because Fallon is not only a powerful 'Uncanny' - she also has a pivotal role to play in the bloody battles ahead. A war between good and evil is brewing, and Fallon - young, tough, headstrong - must be ready.

Genre: paranormal

Publication date: December 2018

Mature content: yes

Review: Of Blood and Bone is book two in the Chronicles of the One series by Nora Roberts, and it's meant to be precisely that: part two of a story than is still unfolding. Even though there's a brief summary of the background at the beginning, Of Blood and Bone isn't meant to be read as a stand alone (you can read my review of book one here).

Nora Roberts is an amazing storyteller and Of Blood and Bone is no exception. It's fast paced and riveting -even to someone like me, who usually balks at reading magic/fantasy/paranormal books.

My only complaint is the excess of details, especially when Fallon is practicing her magic or having one of her visions. Some passages almost lost me completely and, to be honest, those pages could disappear from the book without affecting the rest of the plot in any way.

Still, Of Blood and Bone is a very compelling book that you will hardly be able to put down. If you love the genre, you shouldn't miss this series.

Have a wonderful weekend,