By Laura Ruby
Genre NA Magic realism
Pages 373
First Sentence
The corn was talking to him again.
Synopsis
Finn and Sean O'Sullivan are used to losing things in their small town of Bone Gap. Their mother left them to fend for themselves and Sean gave up on his dreams to raise Finn. When the beautiful Roza joins their lives it seems things might be getting better but just as quickly as Roza appeared she's disappeared and the only witness to her kidnapping is Finn. Finn the boy they call Moonface, Sidetrack and Spaceman.
What is has going for it
I could just tell you that this was my first five star book of the year and leave it at that but I loved this book too much to not talk about it. First of all, how did I not know about this amazing author? Laura Ruby's writing...,guys, it's so beautiful and poetic. And then comes this wonderful story. It's mysterious and heart wrenching. The feels! This has it all, a hint of magic, with a side of romance topped with suspense. Argh! I guess I'm not going to talk about it too much after all. I don't want to give anything away. You just need to read this book!
What's lacking
Nothing is lacking but I will warn you this is more of an NA than a YA so there was a scene that was for more mature readers.
Yea or Nay?
Seriously? You're still on the fence? Read. This. Book!
Dude, we are so totally in synch these days! I loved BONE GAP. It was such an unexpectedly great read -- unique, compelling, twisty. So glad you loved it, too!
ReplyDeleteWasn't it? Thank you so much for the recommendation. I really needed a five star book.
DeleteSounds like a good one. I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteIt's starting to get talked about. You definitely should.
DeleteOh I'm so happy you finally found a five star book! I've not actually heard of this before, but from your review, I am definitely intrigued. Will have to pick this up at some point - thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteIt's starting to get attention. You should read it. If I liked it, It's got to be ok, right?
DeleteGah! I was going to grab this today at the library and forgot again!
ReplyDeleteLOL. You'll get it. Maybe waiting till August is over would work better anyway.
DeleteAdding it to the TBR right this minute. Yay for your first 5 star read. It's been quite some time!
ReplyDeleteI know, right. It's about time!
DeleteClearly I need to add this to my TBR! *clicks over to goodreads* :D
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