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The Bone Season (Scion #1)
It is the year 2059. Several major world cities are under the control of a security force called Scion. Paige Mahoney works in the criminal underworld of Scion London, part of a secret cell known as the Seven Seals. The work she does is unusual: scouting for information by breaking into others’ minds. Paige is a dreamwalker, a rare kind of clairvoyant, and in this world, t...more
Hardcover, 480 pages
Expected publication:
August 20th 2013
by Bloomsbury USA
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The Bone Season is a highly anticipated debut slated for August of this year by Samantha Shannon, the first in a seven-part series. It's a book I expect to hear rave reviews about in the future, particularly if readers enjoy it as much as I did. The book is a complex read, and I will do my best to distill it into an appropriate, spoiler-free review. I almost feel as if I am not smart enough to talk about this book.
The year is 2059 and the setting is London, England. The world is a place where g...more
May 03, 2013
Kenzie
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
2013-aww-yisssss,
arc-or-bookstore-got-it-early,
called-it-a-mile-away,
lgbt-side-or-main-characters,
4-in-the-morning-and-beyond,
bittersweet,
couldnt-stop-thinking-about-it,
dat-ending,
best-relationships,
exceeded-expectations,
great-characters,
i-am-so-confused,
couples-with-age-difference-ftw,
favorites-2013
Sorry, I don't have anything front page-worthy to say, so hopefully more people will start reviewing this and my little blurb will be pushed back~
OH something I can say. I thought the relationship between Paige and (view spoiler) was really well-done. (view spoiler)...more
OH something I can say. I thought the relationship between Paige and (view spoiler) was really well-done. (view spoiler)...more
I was one of the lucky few who was sent an ARC of The Bone Season and got to read it 5 months ahead of everyone. And I must say this is one of the most brilliant novel I've ever read in quite a long time. This is very different from the Harry Potter series in so many ways. Samantha Shannon has conceived an extremely gripping plot set in a totally unique and terrifying world, I was drawn into it automatically through the eyes of the protagonist Paige. There were loads of twists and turns in the s...more
Sep 13, 2012
Claudia
marked it as to-read
The next J.K Rowling?.....
The next J.K Rowling?!.
Dude!. I need this book, like, now.
The next J.K Rowling?!.
Dude!. I need this book, like, now.
Mar 08, 2013
Kate Bloomfield
is currently reading it
I am lucky enough to have been offered a free copy of this book, thanks to 'Think Jam', the team in charge of 'the bone season's' advertising campaign. It should arrive in the mail soon! I can't wait to read it. :) It's got a lot to live up to, being compared to J.K.R and all. And I'm a huuuuuge Harry Potter fan.
I WILL FIGHT YOU ALL TO GET A CHANCE AT THIS BOOK. Part of the summary reminds me of inception for some odd reason but besides that, I want this book. I need.
Compared as the next j.k Rowling? OH. MAN. Your money better be where your mouth is, I gotta see this to believe it.
Compared as the next j.k Rowling? OH. MAN. Your money better be where your mouth is, I gotta see this to believe it.
May 07, 2012
Katie(babs)
marked it as to-read
The next JK Rowling? I guess we'll see. Talk about pressure....
But the reading landscape in 2013 will be entirely different than it was over a decade ago when Harry Potter first came on the scene.
But the reading landscape in 2013 will be entirely different than it was over a decade ago when Harry Potter first came on the scene.
Saw an article on this.
"Next J.K. Rowling?" Really?
No pressure...
Oh yeah! And she's 20.
I hope it's fantastic and stands alone. I would hate for it to be tainted by such a comparison.
"Next J.K. Rowling?" Really?
No pressure...
Oh yeah! And she's 20.
I hope it's fantastic and stands alone. I would hate for it to be tainted by such a comparison.
May 07, 2012
Steph Sinclair
marked it as to-read
Six-figure deal for three books out of a potential seven and she's predicted to be the next J.K. Rowling?! That's pretty much a must read.
Jan 31, 2013
Kilikina
marked it as to-read
Just read the excerpt and now I'm interested. Lots of hype about this one so I really hope it delivers! *fingers crossed*
May 07, 2012
YAL Book Briefs
marked it as to-read
The plot looks interesting. It's also even more interesting to see that it's being described as the next HP. We shall see.
Sep 05, 2012
Sarah
marked it as to-read
The next J.K. Rowling? OOOOOOOOH! Sign me up!
The next J.K Rowling? Damn, can you give the girl anymore pressure?
Hopefully, it is good!
Hopefully, it is good!
Jan 31, 2013
Ann
marked it as not-yet-released
Attacked, kidnapped and transported to Oxford, a city that has been kept secret for two hundred years, she meets Warden, a Rephaite with dark honey skin and heavy-lidded yellow eyes. He is the single most beautiful and frightening thing she has ever laid eyes on — and he will become her keeper.
Lovely. I think pretty much all of my interest in the book is now gone. He's her keeper, seriously? That leaves me with so many negative associations that I just can't.
An excerpt can be read here: http://s...more
Lovely. I think pretty much all of my interest in the book is now gone. He's her keeper, seriously? That leaves me with so many negative associations that I just can't.
An excerpt can be read here: http://s...more
May 07, 2012
serrulatae (girl a)
marked it as not-yet-released
Keeping an eye on this one. This author has been called the next JKR.
May 17, 2013
Becca
added it
Proof copy arrived today - how excited am I?!
A review is coming.
But wow, this book was just outstanding. Spectacular. I DEVOURED it.
But wow, this book was just outstanding. Spectacular. I DEVOURED it.
May 07, 2012
Meghan
marked it as to-read
May 09, 2013
Crimson Williams
marked it as to-read
The next J. K. Rowling you say... We'll see about that.
Uncorrected Proof
Apr 30, 2013
Eunice
is currently reading it
Netgalley approval, heck yeah!
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They called Twilight 'The next Harry Potter', but at least this claim appears to have more validity. But it doesn't actually sound like a Harry Potter book, aside from there being seven books and this being fantasy...which is also silly, because I can think of no less than two other fantasy series that contain seven books too.
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They called Twilight 'The next Harry Potter', but at least this claim appears to have more validity. But it doesn't actually sound like a Harry Potter book, aside from there being seven books and this being fantasy...which is also silly, because I can think of no less than two other fantasy series that contain seven books too.
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelllllll yeah!!!
Come to me, precious proof copy!
COME. HITHER.
Come to me, precious proof copy!
COME. HITHER.
So, um, uh, I just won an ARC. I AM SOOOO EXCITEDDDDDD! Get here soon before I go crazy!
Feb 05, 2013
Bodea
marked it as to-read
That cover is not it, but the synopsis still is. So, it stays.
May 19, 2013
Heather Trahan
marked it as to-read
May 19, 2013
Kazzy Stallwood
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May 19, 2013
Doug Clark
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May 18, 2013
Carlos
marked it as to-read
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Samantha Shannon was born and raised in West London, where she started writing at the age of fifteen. She is currently studying for a degree in English Language and Literature at St Anne's College, Oxford. The Bone Season is her first novel.
She first began writing at the age of fifteen, when she wrote her first novel, Aurora, which remains unpublished.
In 2012 she signed a six-figure book deal with...more
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She first began writing at the age of fifteen, when she wrote her first novel, Aurora, which remains unpublished.
In 2012 she signed a six-figure book deal with...more
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May 02, 2013 11:13am
I don't think that comparison is apt. It's a totally different style of book...more
May 02, 2013 11:22am