Following her estranged father's death, Wyatt returns home to her family farm in rural Maine. There, to her horror, she finds her childhood best friend, Peter, chained up in her basement. She learns that he is semi-immortal and that her bloodline has been ritualistically killing him and harvesting his bones to stave off the dark forces within the woods.
However, the blood moon is approaching and the woods are so very hungry--leaving Wyatt with the difficult decision of either sacrificing her friend or letting the darkness consume her town.
Your Blood, My Bones by Kelly Andrew paints a haunting New England gothic filled with compelling characters and achingly beautiful prose.
Oh, man. If you loved the lyricism, unbreakable bonds, and angst of The Raven Boys, buckle up because you’re going to love this one as well. It’s wonderfully atmospheric and wistfully nostalgic. It’s got creepy woods, folk horror (or should I say cottagegore?), and a dash of heartbreaking, star-crossed love.
All and all, Andrew is a gifted storyteller who knows how to emotionally punch readers in the gut. She’s definitely an author to keep your eye on because this is one of the best YA books I’ve read in ages, and I do not say that lightly.
Thank you, NetGalley and Scholastic, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Book Details:
Publication Date : April 2, 2024
Publisher : Scholastic Press
ISBN: 1338885073
Pages : 368
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