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Silver in the Bone

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by Alexandra Bracken
Sophie Amoss
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INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Lore comes a stunning contemporary fantasy inspired by Celtic lore—the tale of a teenage girl who seeks her destiny in the cursed ruins of Avalon, driven by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!
"Simmering with magic, peril, romance, and heartbreak." —Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow and Bone
Born without a trace of magic, Tamsin Lark is no match for the sorceresses and Hollowers who populate the magical underground of Boston. But when the only parent she’s ever known disappears without so much as a goodbye, she has no choice but to join in their cutthroat pursuit of enchanted relics to keep herself—and her brother, Cabell—alive.
Ten years later, rumors are swirling that her guardian found a powerful ring from Arthurian legend just before he vanished. A run-in with her rival Emrys ignites Tamsin’s hope that the ring could free Cabell from a curse that threatens both of them. But they aren’t the only ones who covet the ring.
As word spreads, greedy Hollowers start circling, and many would kill to have it for themselves. While Emrys is the last person Tamsin would choose to partner with, she needs all the help she can get to edge out her competitors in the race for the ring. Together, they dive headfirst into a vipers’ nest of dark magic, exposing a deadly secret with the power to awaken ghosts of the past and shatter her last hope of saving her brother. . . .

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  • Series

    Silver in the Bone

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  • Release date

    April 4, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593667514
      • File size: 505796 KB
      • Duration: 17:33:44

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 820
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      February 13, 2023
      Bracken (Lore) valiantly blends contemporary fantasy and Arthurian legend to explore issues of faith, fate, and family in this captivating series launch. Tamsin Lark and her foster brother, Cabell, were 10 when their guardian, Nash, went missing. Seven years later, the siblings are working in Boston as Hollowers—hunters of magical relics—when Tam learns of a curse-breaking ring forged for Lancelot. Tam is eager to pursue the ring, believing it’s the key to dispelling a monstrous curse that has haunted Cabell for most of his life. Moreover, it seems that Nash was chasing this ring when he disappeared. While Tam, unlike Cabell and most Hollowers, has no innate magic, she’ll do whatever it takes to help Cabell and hopefully find Nash, even if that means traveling to the lost realm of Avalon and collaborating with her rival, Emrys, to beat out the descending horde of treasure seekers. Elaborate worldbuilding complements a serpentine plot, which balances horror and heartbreak with humor and tenderness. Heady romance blooms between Tam and Emrys, but it’s pessimistic Tam’s rewarding journey toward hope, trust, and self-acceptance that serves as the story’s heart. Main characters read as white; supporting characters are racially diverse. Ages 14–up. Agent: Merrilee Heifetz, Writers House.

    • Good Reading Magazine
      HAPPYHEAD • Josh Silver When Seb goes on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage unhappiness, he is determined to change. But as he befriends engimatic Finn, Seb starts to question the challenges they must undergo. The deeper into the programme the boys get, the more disturbing the assessments become. VERDICT: ‘HappyHead is truly a page-turner. I’ve never fallen deeply into a novel so fast, especially coming to its climax … ’ Reviewed by Lilyana, Year 10, St Ursula’s College, Kingsgrove, NSW • Age Guide 12+ ONE MORE MOUNTAIN: A PARVANA STORY • Deborah Ellis This novel is set in contemporary Afghanistan. It features Parvana and Shauzia as they continue their mission to protect women and girls from their dire reality under the rules re-imposed by the Taliban. VERDICT: ‘Breathtaking. Passionate. Compelling. Truthful. Words that most accurately and intricately depict the contents of One More Mountain …’ Reviewed by Sofia, Year 11, St Ursula’s College, Kingsgrove, NSW • Age Guide 11+ SILVER IN THE BONE: BOOK 1 • Alexandra Bracken Tamsin Lark is a Hollower. Breaking into the ancient crypts of dark sorceresses in search of the treasures inside. Now, rumours are swirling about a powerful ring from Arthurian legend. A ring that could free her brother, Cabell from a curse. As word spreads, greedy Hollowers start circling, and Tamsin is forced into an alliance with her rival Emrys. Together, they expose a deadly secret. VERDICT: ‘The novel was so well written that I fell in love with the characters, and I became empathetic to their situation …’ Reviewed by Olivia, Year 9, St Ursula’s College, Kingsgrove, NSW • Age Guide 12+

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:820
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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