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Samantha Shannon

The Bone Season

Samantha ShannonFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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Samantha Shannon

The Bone Season

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scion London • 2059

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In a futuristic, dystopian London, Paige Mahoney, a clairvoyant with the rare ability to enter others' dreamscapes, works for a criminal boss but is captured and sent to a secret prison in Oxford run by the Rephaim, a non-human race using clairvoyants to fight the brutal Emim. She struggles with her new life, befriends other prisoners, and plans an uprising against her captors. The book contains themes of oppression and violence.

Mysterious

Dark

Fantastical

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.0

91,439 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Samantha Shannon's The Bone Season delves into a dystopian world rich with imaginative detail. Reviewers praise its originality and compelling protagonist but note its complex world-building can be overwhelming. Enthralling for fans of intricate fantasy, it sometimes struggles under the weight of its ambitious narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bone Season?

Fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent series will relish The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon. This novel appeals to readers who enjoy dystopian settings, complex world-building, and strong, flawed heroines engaged in epic battles against oppressive regimes. Combining elements of fantasy and speculative fiction, it's perfect for those who crave immersive adventures.

4.0

91,439 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Scion London • 2059

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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