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The Bone Houses

Emily Lloyd-Jones
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The Bone Houses

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2019

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Emily Lloyd-Jones

The Bone Houses

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

335

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medieval Wales

Publication Year

2019

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

710L

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Super Short Summary

The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones is a Young Adult fantasy novel about a gravedigger named Ryn and a mapmaker named Ellis who face reanimated corpses, known as Bone Houses, in a quest to uncover an age-old curse. The story intertwines Welsh folklore and adventure, highlighting themes of family, loss, and resilience.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

24,247 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Emily Lloyd-Jones' The Bone Houses captivates readers with its unique blend of fantasy and folklore, centering on a grave-digger and a mapmaker battling reanimated corpses. The novel's dark, atmospheric setting and well-developed characters are praised. However, some readers find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling, imaginative read that balances eerie elements with heartfelt moments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bone Houses?

Readers who enjoy atmospheric fantasy with a touch of horror and folklore would appreciate The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones. Fans of Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book and Katherine Arden’s The Bear and the Nightingale will relish this tale filled with reanimated corpses, strong family bonds, and a courageous heroine.

4.2

24,247 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

335

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medieval Wales

Publication Year

2019

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

710L

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