Book Review: THE BONELESS MERCIES by April Genevieve Tucholke

The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke

Blurb:

A dark and gorgeously drawn standalone YA fantasy about a band of mercenary girls in search of female glory. Won in a major six-house auction!

Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are the Boneless Mercies—girls hired to kill quickly, quietly, and mercifully. But Frey is weary of the death trade and, having been raised on the heroic sagas of her people, dreams of a bigger life. 

When she hears of an unstoppable monster ravaging a nearby town, Frey decides this is the Mercies' one chance out. The fame and fortune of bringing down such a beast would ensure a new future for all the Mercies. In fact, her actions may change the story arc of women everywhere.

Full of fierce girls, bloodlust, tenuous alliances, and unapologetic quests for glory, this elegantly spun tale challenges the power of storytelling—and who gets to be the storyteller. Perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater, V.E. Schwab, and Heidi Heilig.

My Review:

What can I say about this book really? It was unbelievably fantastic! The storytelling is beautiful and lush, the world-building is clear, and the characters are well-rounded. The Boneless Mercies is definitely a stand-out among the books I've read this year, possibly my FAVORITE of the year. 

Frey is strong yet imaginative, Runa is moody yet fearless, Ovie is silent and wise, Juniper is bright and hopeful, and Trigve is their support system, their ally, their friend. They will face the world together, leave the path of Boneless Mercies forever in search of the Blue Vee Beast, and fight side by side the dangers they encounter along the way. 

This book keeps you reading, like listening to a story of old around the fire. The author splendidly weaves the tale, keeping you enchanted, and longing for the close bonds of friendship etched into the Mercies. There's mythology and courageous heroines and I loved every single page!

Do you like Norse-inspired stories? Strong female characters? Fierce friendships? The Boneless Mercies is the book for you! 

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

6 of 5 Stars!

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The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke

Blurb:

A dark and gorgeously drawn standalone YA fantasy about a band of mercenary girls in search of female glory. Won in a major six-house auction!

Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are the Boneless Mercies—girls hired to kill quickly, quietly, and mercifully. But Frey is weary of the death trade and, having been raised on the heroic sagas of her people, dreams of a bigger life. 

When she hears of an unstoppable monster ravaging a nearby town, Frey decides this is the Mercies' one chance out. The fame and fortune of bringing down such a beast would ensure a new future for all the Mercies. In fact, her actions may change the story arc of women everywhere.

Full of fierce girls, bloodlust, tenuous alliances, and unapologetic quests for glory, this elegantly spun tale challenges the power of storytelling—and who gets to be the storyteller. Perfect for fans of Maggie Stiefvater, V.E. Schwab, and Heidi Heilig.

Why I Requested This Book | What I Think So Far:

Immediately when looking at this book from a surface level, the covers beautiful and the blurb makes you want to open the book and see what's inside. When I heard this book was a a female-driven retelling of Beowulf I had to have it. I've had another book by this author sitting on my TBR shelf for a while but this book I jumped right into and I'm loving it so hard already. It's dark, it's beautifully written, and it's utterly unputdownable!