BOOK BRIEF

The Mime Order (The Bone Season, #2)

Samantha Shannon
Guide cover placeholder

The Mime Order (The Bone Season, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Samantha Shannon

The Mime Order (The Bone Season, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Futuristic London • 2050s

Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon follows Paige Mahoney, a young clairvoyant, as she navigates a dystopian London. Having escaped captivity, Paige becomes embroiled in the underground world of mime-crime, facing new dangers and alliances while uncovering the broader conspiracy threatening clairvoyants. Part of the The Bone Season series, this book delves deeper into the battle against oppressive powers.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

37,494 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Samantha Shannon's The Mime Order captivates with its imaginative world-building and dynamic protagonist, continuing the narrative from her debut with intricate plot twists. While praised for its rich detail and brisk pacing, some readers find the complexity overwhelming and the secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it is a compelling read for fantasy lovers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Mime Order (The Bone Season, #2)?

Fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent will be captivated by Samantha Shannon's The Mime Order. This thrilling urban fantasy blends dystopian intrigue with supernatural elements, ideal for readers who crave complex world-building and strong, rebellious protagonists. Expect vivid settings and intense, suspenseful plot twists.

4.3

37,494 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Futuristic London • 2050s

Publication Year

2024

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!