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Empire Of Bones (2013)

by N.D. Wilson(Favorite Author)

4.37 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0375864415 (ISBN13: 9780375864414)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Random House Books for Young Readers

series

Ashtown Burials

review 1: Cyrus, Antigone, and the gang are gathering weapons and allies in a race to defend Ashtown (though it may be past saving) and themselves. Radu Bey's power is rising in all its icky glory (the temple of people/bones freaked me out just a bit), and Phoenix has plans of his own. The collision is coming and the victory may go to whoever is left once the dust settles. Hang on for the ride!Seemed that the door was left open for more, but I was satisfied with the way this book gave some resolution for these first 3 books. For awhile back in book #2 I started to wonder if this was another Nicholas Flamel series--each book jam-packed with action/violence, while the overall plot drips along at the speed of a stalactite forming--so I was pleasantly surprised that we got a climax here... more! Cyrus really stepped up his game and grew up a lot, which was also appreciated.
review 2: Wow. Just wow. I might post a larger review later. But for now.Wow.-------------------------Also, one initial thought: I wonder if Wilson is a fan of Tim Powers. Tim Powers is the only other author I've seen who likes to put his protagonists through such brutal physical injuries.Of course, the scars and stitches fit in perfectly with the story that Wilson is telling, and it couldn't be any other way. Almost makes me wish I had a few more scars. less

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