I love April Genevieve Tucholke’s writing and wanted her latest novel more than anything. I stalked the release of this novel because I wanted a copy so bad. Perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater, V.E. In fact, her actions may change the story arc of women everywhere.įull of fierce girls, bloodlust, tenuous alliances, and unapologetic quests for glory, this elegantly spun tale challenges the power of storytelling-and who gets to be the storyteller. The fame and fortune of bringing down such a beast would ensure a new future for all the Mercies. When she hears of an unstoppable monster ravaging a nearby town, Frey decides this is the Mercies’ one chance out. But Frey is weary of the death trade and, having been raised on the heroic sagas of her people, dreams of a bigger life.
Won in a major six-house auction!įrey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are the Boneless Mercies-girls hired to kill quickly, quietly, and mercifully. Easily one of my favorite YA novels of 2018.The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke Summary:Ī dark and gorgeously drawn standalone YA fantasy about a band of mercenary girls in search of female glory. Fierce and unforgettable, with gorgeous prose and a fantastic premise that more than delivers. "I fell in love with this stunning novel from the very first page. It will sing to a new generation of heroes." - SAMANTHA SHANNON, New York Times-bestselling author of The Bone Season "Ruthless and lyrical, heart-warming and blood-chilling, and beautifully redolent of ancient tales and history.
" ? Its every page hints at a deeper magic at work it contains a whole world and all its myths and histories within its skin." - MELISSA ALBERT, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hazel Wood
Tucholke is a gorgeous writer." - LAINI TAYLOR, New York Times-bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer "Fierce and glorious, this story of outcast girls defying fate utterly bewitched me. So when she hears of a monster slaughtering men, women, and children in a northern jarldom, she decides this the Mercies’ one chance to change their fate.Īn epic YA fantasy set in a breathtaking new world, this is perfect for fans of V.E.Schwab, Leigh Bardugo, Laini Taylor and Melinda Salisbury Men will not do this sad, dark work.įrey has no family, no home, no fortune, and yet her blood sings a song of glory. įrey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are Boneless Mercies – death-traders, hired to kill quickly, quietly and mercifully. They said we were shadows, ghosts, and if you touched our skin we dissolved into smoke. They called us the Mercies, or sometimes the Boneless Mercies. If you liked CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE, you'll love THE BONELESS MERCIES
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