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July 6, 2026
First off I want to say that the start of the book to me was a bit slow. I felt that the book could have started off with maybe the discovery of the bones. I think this would have helped a bit. Anyhow, Six is a unique character with a unique talent for reading bones. That being said the book did not focus solely on this fact. The characters are interesting and give me "Where the Crawdads Sing" vibes. Six is Kya, Sheriff and Ms Tidly are Jumpin' and Mabel. Six is not highly educated and lives off the land with her dog Cane, and is afraid of people and buildings.
The story centers around an unsolved mystery that the FBI is involved in solving. This book is a steady paced read with a lot of broken English in it to show the education that Six is missing. At times it could be difficult to understand her wording. The book has a lot of triggers for those who need trigger warnings. Some of these include talks of rape, physical and emotional abuse, gun violence, extremist religious settings, child abuse, trafficking, and death.
I enjoyed the story it was an interesting concept, but I felt we were left with alot of questions in the end. Like what happens next? Which this is book one in the series, so maybe there will be more into Six's family and the mayor with there dirty deeds. I also felt some deep diving into the Mill would have really shed some light on why Six is how she is with the FBI. There are a lot of hints, but it would have been interesting to have a better picture of that place.
There is no romance in this book. It is straight mystery and thriller. I could imagine though that John and Six's relationship develops more throughout the series as they are slowly becoming friends. I could also see Mr White Mustache showing some of that evil she suspects he has deep down in future stories, or he may just prove her wrong and their relationship becomes more professional and easy going. Guess we will have to find out.
Overall I would say this book was a good thriller. It has a great suspense that follows through the whole book and really gives off the paranormal vibes with the bone reading. I am interested to see where this series heads as it has a lot of potential and a great character lineup. The author did a wonderful job setting the scene for the future books.
The story centers around an unsolved mystery that the FBI is involved in solving. This book is a steady paced read with a lot of broken English in it to show the education that Six is missing. At times it could be difficult to understand her wording. The book has a lot of triggers for those who need trigger warnings. Some of these include talks of rape, physical and emotional abuse, gun violence, extremist religious settings, child abuse, trafficking, and death.
I enjoyed the story it was an interesting concept, but I felt we were left with alot of questions in the end. Like what happens next? Which this is book one in the series, so maybe there will be more into Six's family and the mayor with there dirty deeds. I also felt some deep diving into the Mill would have really shed some light on why Six is how she is with the FBI. There are a lot of hints, but it would have been interesting to have a better picture of that place.
There is no romance in this book. It is straight mystery and thriller. I could imagine though that John and Six's relationship develops more throughout the series as they are slowly becoming friends. I could also see Mr White Mustache showing some of that evil she suspects he has deep down in future stories, or he may just prove her wrong and their relationship becomes more professional and easy going. Guess we will have to find out.
Overall I would say this book was a good thriller. It has a great suspense that follows through the whole book and really gives off the paranormal vibes with the bone reading. I am interested to see where this series heads as it has a lot of potential and a great character lineup. The author did a wonderful job setting the scene for the future books.
July 3, 2026
First of all, I should say that I didn't love the beginning. Six reminds me a bit too much of the main character of "Where the Crawdads Sing," which didn't love. Luckily, Six grows on you as you continue to read the book. It also starts out a bit slowly, but if you keep reading, the story picks up. I nearly gave this book 4 stars, but I really did enjoy the later part of the book.
I love that this book kept me guessing. I wasn't sure where things were going to go. Some things were predictable or I at least wondered about. Other things were not as easy to guess, and I was surprised. I like that little details of Six's childhood are revealed throughout the story.
While the bones are the reason that Six is involved in the murder investigation, they didn't feel like a huge part of the actual plot. It was easy to forget that's why she was involved.
This book does have some swearing. It's not a lot, but there are a few swear words. As a warning to readers, there is quite a bit of abuse in this book. That includes children being beaten severely. It includes both physical and sexual abuse of children, including talk of the rape of a very small child. The violence is especially disturbing because of the age of the victims, but the author toys that line between disturbing enough to make us sympathetic to the victims and disturbing enough that it feels too graphic. I think she's sensitive and handles it in a respectful way.
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I got a free ARC from BookSirens, and I provided a voluntary review.
I love that this book kept me guessing. I wasn't sure where things were going to go. Some things were predictable or I at least wondered about. Other things were not as easy to guess, and I was surprised. I like that little details of Six's childhood are revealed throughout the story.
While the bones are the reason that Six is involved in the murder investigation, they didn't feel like a huge part of the actual plot. It was easy to forget that's why she was involved.
This book does have some swearing. It's not a lot, but there are a few swear words. As a warning to readers, there is quite a bit of abuse in this book. That includes children being beaten severely. It includes both physical and sexual abuse of children, including talk of the rape of a very small child. The violence is especially disturbing because of the age of the victims, but the author toys that line between disturbing enough to make us sympathetic to the victims and disturbing enough that it feels too graphic. I think she's sensitive and handles it in a respectful way.
SKIP THIS PARAGRAPH IF YOU WANT TO AVOID A POTENTIAL SPOILER.
I got a free ARC from BookSirens, and I provided a voluntary review.
July 2, 2026
I received a copy by the author and this is my honest review:
I finished this book in less than 48 hours—it was impossible to put down. The story was gripping, layered, and carried far more depth than I expected. The characters felt raw and authentic, making it easy to connect with them. I also appreciated how the author delivered a fresh take on the paranormal fiction without making the supernatural elements feel overdone. My only complaint is that I wanted to know more about the Mill, but I’m hoping that’s something the next book explores.
I finished this book in less than 48 hours—it was impossible to put down. The story was gripping, layered, and carried far more depth than I expected. The characters felt raw and authentic, making it easy to connect with them. I also appreciated how the author delivered a fresh take on the paranormal fiction without making the supernatural elements feel overdone. My only complaint is that I wanted to know more about the Mill, but I’m hoping that’s something the next book explores.
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