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Etched in Bone (The Others, #5)

Anne Bishop
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Etched in Bone (The Others, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Anne Bishop

Etched in Bone (The Others, #5)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

397

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary Fantasy World

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Anne Bishop's Etched in Bone follows Meg Corbyn, a Human who acts as a liaison between her kind and the Others. Set in a society balancing tenuously on the edge of conflict, the novel explores themes of cooperation, power struggles, and survival. Part of the The Others series, it delves into complex interspecies relationships.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

32,093 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anne Bishop's Etched in Bone elicits mixed reactions. Fans of the series appreciate the strong world-building and character development, especially the evolving dynamics between humans and Others. However, some readers feel the plot lacks urgency and deems certain story arcs repetitive. Overall, it's a satisfying conclusion for dedicated followers of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Etched in Bone (The Others, #5)?

A reader who relishes dark fantasy with intricate world-building and complex characters would enjoy Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop. Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas or Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs will find its blend of supernatural politics and gripping narrative compelling.

4.5

32,093 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

397

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary Fantasy World

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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