The Bone Season
- Author Samantha Shannon
- Narrator Alana Kerr Collins
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date 22 August 2023
- Run Time 18 hours and 38 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Clairvoyance and precognition, Dark fantasy, Dystopian and utopian fiction, Urban fantasy.
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What to expect
THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION, FULLY UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL
A lavishly reimagined tenth anniversary edition of the first novel in the sensational Bone Season series, by the Sunday Times and New York Times-bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree.
'A fabulous, epic fantasy thriller ... Lavish, ebullient, escapist' The Times
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Welcome to Scion. No safer place.
The year is 2059. For two centuries, the Republic of Scion has led an oppressive campaign against unnaturalness in Europe.
In London, Paige Mahoney holds a high rank in the criminal underworld. The right hand of the ruthless White Binder, Paige is a dreamwalker, a rare and formidable kind of clairvoyant. Under Scion law, she commits treason simply by breathing.
When Paige is arrested for murder, she meets the mysterious founders of Scion, who have designs on her uncommon abilities. If she is to survive and escape, Paige must use every skill at her disposal – and put her trust in someone who ought to be her enemy.
The Bone Season 10th Anniversary Edition ranked #6 in Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 03/09/2023
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5)
This book has been on my TBR for what feels like forever, so I was thrilled when someone recommended it as one of my “25 in 2025” picks—and even more excited when Bloomsbury generously provided me with an advanced listener copy of the audiobook! With The Dark Mirror (book five in the series) coming out on February 25th, now is the perfect time to dive into this dark, intricately crafted world.
The audiobook, narrated by Alana Kerr Collins, was absolutely phenomenal. Her performance brought Paige Mahoney’s journey to life in a way that kept me captivated, even through the denser parts of the story. And trust me, there is a lot of world-building packed into this book. The first few chapters were overwhelming with terms, politics, and abilities to wrap my head around, but listening to the audiobook helped me push through that learning curve.
That said, I was a little bummed to learn after finishing that the physical copy includes a glossary, maps, and charts explaining the different abilities. Those extras would’ve been really helpful early on, and I wish they had been included with the audiobook for reference.
Once I found my footing, though, I was fully immersed. Shannon’s character development is top-tier, with even minor characters feeling vivid and authentic. Warden, in particular, was such a fascinating figure, and I found myself eager to learn more about him. The story builds beautifully toward a gripping ending that left me desperate to know where things are headed next—and maybe even rooting for a hint of romance.
While I probably won’t catch up with the entire series before the fifth book releases, I’m absolutely continuing this journey. If you’re a fan of massive, immersive world-building and dark fantasy narratives, The Bone Season is worth the effort!
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