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The Wild Hunt #8
Witching Bones
When you dance with Death, you've got to be willing to roll the bones...
Raven Bonetalker, the Daughter of Bones, has her plate full. Not only is her neighbor still driving her nuts, but she’s in a new relationship with Kipa, the Lord of the Wolves, and neither one is ready for everything that entails. But life takes a sinister turn when a spirit begins siphoning off the life force of one of Kipa’s wolf shifters.
Gunnar, a member of the SuVahta—the pack of divine werewolves bound to the Lord of Wolves—is dying, and nobody can figure out why. Gunnar blames himself for the death of his beloved wife, and he believes she is haunting him.
When Kipa asks Raven to examine the shifter, she finds a far deadlier spirit latched onto the werewolf. And the only way Raven can help is to first agree to a deadly alliance with one of the ancient Ante-Fae—Arachna, the Web Weaver. But Arachna’s price is far steeper than Raven can afford to pay, and the fallout threatens to shake the very core of Raven’s life.
Raven Bonetalker, the Daughter of Bones, has her plate full. Not only is her neighbor still driving her nuts, but she’s in a new relationship with Kipa, the Lord of the Wolves, and neither one is ready for everything that entails. But life takes a sinister turn when a spirit begins siphoning off the life force of one of Kipa’s wolf shifters.
Gunnar, a member of the SuVahta—the pack of divine werewolves bound to the Lord of Wolves—is dying, and nobody can figure out why. Gunnar blames himself for the death of his beloved wife, and he believes she is haunting him.
When Kipa asks Raven to examine the shifter, she finds a far deadlier spirit latched onto the werewolf. And the only way Raven can help is to first agree to a deadly alliance with one of the ancient Ante-Fae—Arachna, the Web Weaver. But Arachna’s price is far steeper than Raven can afford to pay, and the fallout threatens to shake the very core of Raven’s life.
247 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 2, 2019
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Yasmine Galenorn
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New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author Yasmine Galenorn writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance, and is the author of over 80 books & numerous series, including the Wild Hunt Series, the Moonshadow Bay Series, the Fury Unbound Series, the Otherworld Series, the Bewitching Bedlam Series, and more. She wrote for trad publishers for 20 years until she went indie in 2016.
She’s also written nonfiction metaphysical books. She is the 2011 Career Achievement Award Winner in Urban Fantasy, given by RT Magazine. Yasmine has been in the Craft since 1980, is a shamanic witch and High Priestess. She describes her life as a blend of teacups and tattoos. She lives in Kirkland, WA, with her husband Samwise and their cats. Yasmine can be reached via her web site at Galenorn.com. Sign up for her newsletter at: http://galenorn.com/newsletter/
NOTE: ALWAYS check the website and blog, and please sign up for her newsletter there to keep current with new and upcoming releases. Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter are NOT viable places to find out all this information.
New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author Yasmine Galenorn writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance, and is the author of over 80 books & numerous series, including the Wild Hunt Series, the Moonshadow Bay Series, the Fury Unbound Series, the Otherworld Series, the Bewitching Bedlam Series, and more. She wrote for trad publishers for 20 years until she went indie in 2016.
She’s also written nonfiction metaphysical books. She is the 2011 Career Achievement Award Winner in Urban Fantasy, given by RT Magazine. Yasmine has been in the Craft since 1980, is a shamanic witch and High Priestess. She describes her life as a blend of teacups and tattoos. She lives in Kirkland, WA, with her husband Samwise and their cats. Yasmine can be reached via her web site at Galenorn.com. Sign up for her newsletter at: http://galenorn.com/newsletter/
NOTE: ALWAYS check the website and blog, and please sign up for her newsletter there to keep current with new and upcoming releases. Facebook, Goodreads, and Twitter are NOT viable places to find out all this information.
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September 15, 2019
With this book Raven isn't so lonely and meloncholy, a good thing. She does still try to help everyone that comes across her path, even when they do stupid stuff to cause the problem. I'm intrigued by her new relationship with Kipa. While I like them together, I don't know that they are it for each other. I did love how Raj opened up to Kipa, I think he needs other people to talk to, so that is good.
I find it interesting that both of Raven's parents are visiting. We saw her mother with this book and man could she be frightening. I'm looking forward to her father's visit and he seemed more down to earth.
I find it interesting that both of Raven's parents are visiting. We saw her mother with this book and man could she be frightening. I'm looking forward to her father's visit and he seemed more down to earth.
September 13, 2019
Yay Raven!
Lots of magical Mayham and paranormal intensity here. Just the way I like it. I do believe that Raven is my favorite of Ms. Galenorn's characters - at least since theOtherworld family. There's just something about her I feel really drawn to. I hope we get another raven focused book soon both because I love her voice as the narrator of the story and because there are a few threats left undone, storylines and characters that need more exploration.
Lots of magical Mayham and paranormal intensity here. Just the way I like it. I do believe that Raven is my favorite of Ms. Galenorn's characters - at least since theOtherworld family. There's just something about her I feel really drawn to. I hope we get another raven focused book soon both because I love her voice as the narrator of the story and because there are a few threats left undone, storylines and characters that need more exploration.
October 1, 2019
I’m in love with this world and these characters!
September 9, 2019
Natural wild woman coming through!
This is the 2nd book from Raven's point of view and I love the new sides of her we got to see. While she came off as the most badass and most confident woman ever in her first book, this time we got to see her more vulnerable sides: her new romantic relationship and her relationship with her parents. All this while fighting some uglies, of course!
What I liked most is that we get a quick view of what it means of being a young ante-fae. We get to see her being parented by her mother (can't give more details without giving away spoilers) after making a quick, not thought through, very unwise decision. This was typical for a teenager that sometimes doesn't think of all aspects of a big decision. Considering how Ms. Galenorn kept repeating how Raven is young, this little action fits in amazingly with her story.
While other Raven books haven't been announced in the Wild Hunt series (yet), I look forward to seeing more of her.
This is the 2nd book from Raven's point of view and I love the new sides of her we got to see. While she came off as the most badass and most confident woman ever in her first book, this time we got to see her more vulnerable sides: her new romantic relationship and her relationship with her parents. All this while fighting some uglies, of course!
What I liked most is that we get a quick view of what it means of being a young ante-fae. We get to see her being parented by her mother (can't give more details without giving away spoilers) after making a quick, not thought through, very unwise decision. This was typical for a teenager that sometimes doesn't think of all aspects of a big decision. Considering how Ms. Galenorn kept repeating how Raven is young, this little action fits in amazingly with her story.
While other Raven books haven't been announced in the Wild Hunt series (yet), I look forward to seeing more of her.
April 22, 2025
I do like Raven as a character. The storyline flowed well and she is now getting to be a bit happy with Kipa (the Lord of the Wolves).
September 4, 2019
Wow, just wow.
I liked the previous Raven book, but this one felt far more in depth, and really learning much more about her and her family. Absolutely incredible, completely enthralling.
I liked the previous Raven book, but this one felt far more in depth, and really learning much more about her and her family. Absolutely incredible, completely enthralling.
September 20, 2022
Good
Raven has a lot on her mind!
First there is the issue with her ferrets, then Kipa has a problem he needs her help with. Raven’s neighbours are still causing trouble, and there is a resident nearby that Raven has to deal with.
All in all, it’s a busy week for a Bonetalker!
Witching Bones is book 8 in the Wild Hunt, and abruptly picks up after the ending of book six (book seven takes place shortly before book five and so is set a few months before this book).
It begins with a bang, literally, as we jump into a sex scene with Kipa and Raven: they met in book six, but we didn’t really see them get together as it were, that happened off page. That puts this squarely in spicy territory, as it’s not the only one!
The rest of the book centers around the various magical issues Raven is dealing with, and they leave Raven disturbed by the time the book ends.
We do get to hear from both of her parents in the book, as well as the two gods she is dedicated to, and the friends we met in Raven’s first tale.
The ending of the book actually continues the overarching storyline behind the Wild Hunt series, as, unlike the first Raven book, this one actually takes part in the overarching story of the Wild Hunt world. That makes this one not necessarily an unmissable book in the series, but at least a small cog in the setup of it all.
This is another enjoyable story in the Wild Hunt world, featuring Raven and her gargoyle Raj. It’s an exciting read for urban fantasy fans, and a fun exploration of some more nebulous characters in the Wild hunt World.
Raven has a lot on her mind!
First there is the issue with her ferrets, then Kipa has a problem he needs her help with. Raven’s neighbours are still causing trouble, and there is a resident nearby that Raven has to deal with.
All in all, it’s a busy week for a Bonetalker!
Witching Bones is book 8 in the Wild Hunt, and abruptly picks up after the ending of book six (book seven takes place shortly before book five and so is set a few months before this book).
It begins with a bang, literally, as we jump into a sex scene with Kipa and Raven: they met in book six, but we didn’t really see them get together as it were, that happened off page. That puts this squarely in spicy territory, as it’s not the only one!
The rest of the book centers around the various magical issues Raven is dealing with, and they leave Raven disturbed by the time the book ends.
We do get to hear from both of her parents in the book, as well as the two gods she is dedicated to, and the friends we met in Raven’s first tale.
The ending of the book actually continues the overarching storyline behind the Wild Hunt series, as, unlike the first Raven book, this one actually takes part in the overarching story of the Wild Hunt world. That makes this one not necessarily an unmissable book in the series, but at least a small cog in the setup of it all.
This is another enjoyable story in the Wild Hunt world, featuring Raven and her gargoyle Raj. It’s an exciting read for urban fantasy fans, and a fun exploration of some more nebulous characters in the Wild hunt World.
March 27, 2023
Witching Bones is book 8 in the Wild Hunt and again this book is from Raven's point of view. It begins with a bang, literally. The book centers around the various magical issues Raven is dealing with, and they leave Raven disturbed by the time the book ends. We get to hear from both of her parents in the book, as well as the two gods she is dedicated to, and the friends we met in Raven’s first tale. The ending of the book actually continues the overarching storyline behind the Wild Hunt series, as, unlike the first Raven book, this one actually takes part in the overarching story of the Wild Hunt world. After reading this one, although I really like Raven as a character I am ready to get back to the main storyline.
August 4, 2023
This is the second book featuring the young Ante-Fae and friend of the Wild Hunt, Raven Bonetalker. After the unfortunate death of her lover, she is now seeing Kipa, and the romance is HOT. She’s still trying to remove the curse on the ferrets in her care. Her bigoted neighbors finally went too far, and she will drive them out of the neighborhood. Adventures unfold as Raven tries to free one of Kipa’s pack from a deadly curse that is slowly killing him. Unfortunately, this brings her to Arachana, an ancient, unsympathetic Ante-Fae who demands an unreasonable price. Fortunately, Raven’s mom, even scarier than her daughter, bails her daughter out of an unfortunate promise.
October 13, 2019
I loved this book. In fact this entire series was amazing. From the moment that you start reading this book you will be unable to put it down. The characters are so amazing that you feel as though they are your friends and no matter what happens you want to be there for them. The story will keep you on the edge of your seat from the moment that you start reading till the second that you finish. There is no doubt in my mind that this book needs to be read.
September 1, 2021
I was very disappointed by this book and the other ante-fae books. Raven is described as wild and powerful. I didn't read anything wilder than what the rest of the wild hunt does. I read this book because Raven is kind of enigmatic in the other wild hunt books, but the reality is that she doesn't seem any more powerful than the rest of them and she hangs at home with her gargoyle at night. Once Kipa comes into the picture, they continue doing nothing wild.
September 6, 2019
Love, Death, and Spiders
Yasmine has done it again. She has turned out a great story with love, magic, death, and enemies.
Raven had a new love and with it comes a few surprises. In the course of helping friends she ends up making an enemy that has ties to spiders.
This book was a page turner with lots of returning friends and also new. I could not put it down.
Yasmine has done it again. She has turned out a great story with love, magic, death, and enemies.
Raven had a new love and with it comes a few surprises. In the course of helping friends she ends up making an enemy that has ties to spiders.
This book was a page turner with lots of returning friends and also new. I could not put it down.
September 17, 2019
An enticing read for all magic lovers
As always, I am left wanting more. Yasmine's books continue to lead me into a world of fantasy and magic. One i wish to be a part of. The detail, plot and story all interwoven and preparing you for the quests that the leads must follow. I cannot wait for the next book in the series.... For Yasmine's work in general.
As always, I am left wanting more. Yasmine's books continue to lead me into a world of fantasy and magic. One i wish to be a part of. The detail, plot and story all interwoven and preparing you for the quests that the leads must follow. I cannot wait for the next book in the series.... For Yasmine's work in general.
May 5, 2020
Should be within its own series
I think I’d enjoy this book more if it wasn’t thrown into a series I was thoroughly enjoying. Having it switch to another character and derail the flow of one book to another ruined this series for me. I’m reluctant to even finish it, but I spent the money on the series so I must finish it. Terribly disappointing.
I think I’d enjoy this book more if it wasn’t thrown into a series I was thoroughly enjoying. Having it switch to another character and derail the flow of one book to another ruined this series for me. I’m reluctant to even finish it, but I spent the money on the series so I must finish it. Terribly disappointing.
November 16, 2020
Love Raven and Raj!
I'm so glad I don't have to meet Arachana though - I would not do well with that. It was great to see more of Kipa, Llew, and Jordan as well. Plus, Moira who was one of my favorite characters in this story. All in all, this was a fantastic addition to the storyline and I enjoyed it immensely.
I'm so glad I don't have to meet Arachana though - I would not do well with that. It was great to see more of Kipa, Llew, and Jordan as well. Plus, Moira who was one of my favorite characters in this story. All in all, this was a fantastic addition to the storyline and I enjoyed it immensely.
September 13, 2019
I really enjoyed getting to know about Raven more!
Kippa & Raven :) Yeah!
I'm very much looking forward to all the books in the Wild Hunt Series!
Thank you for creating/sharing your/this world with us!
Kippa & Raven :) Yeah!
I'm very much looking forward to all the books in the Wild Hunt Series!
Thank you for creating/sharing your/this world with us!
September 30, 2019
Love lovevlove
Raven and ran are quickly becoming my favorite characters. This one was a quick read with some unexpected characters and situations. Beware spiders. Anyone know where I can get a raj???
Raven and ran are quickly becoming my favorite characters. This one was a quick read with some unexpected characters and situations. Beware spiders. Anyone know where I can get a raj???
October 11, 2019
I love all of her books, and like the Wild Hunt series as well. The two ante-fae books within this though are, admittedly, my least favorite. Still worth a read, and interesting stories, but I don't feel I know more about the ante-fae personality/background being developed.
October 2, 2023
Bad mistake
Oh yes, this tale is rife with danger & intrigue. Our girl has an open heart & when asked to help out with a misguided curse , entangles herself with a very ancient Ante-Fae. She gets in way over her head & incures the wrath of both God's and mother.
Oh yes, this tale is rife with danger & intrigue. Our girl has an open heart & when asked to help out with a misguided curse , entangles herself with a very ancient Ante-Fae. She gets in way over her head & incures the wrath of both God's and mother.
September 17, 2019
Another book I love.
September 18, 2019
Raven
Such an incredible story. I was so in to it and then it ended. Bummer. Eagerly waiting for the next book. Yasmine is such a great writer
Such an incredible story. I was so in to it and then it ended. Bummer. Eagerly waiting for the next book. Yasmine is such a great writer
March 4, 2020
Witching Bones
It's good to learn more about the Ante-Fae . The more you learn about this world, the more you want to know. I am enjoying this series
It's good to learn more about the Ante-Fae . The more you learn about this world, the more you want to know. I am enjoying this series
March 16, 2020
Yasmine Galenorn writes fascinating books where the world's of gods, elves, fae and humans intermingle. And the do not always play nice. .Her characters seem real, and she draws you into their world.
May 10, 2022
I really enjoyed this book. I love the relationship between Raven and Raj. I look forward to reading more about them.
November 22, 2022
🔸4 stars🔸
December 12, 2022
Raven fights a land wight and Arachna
Raven true to help her friends. This brings her in contact with many dangers. Luckily her mother, father and boyfriend are there to help her.
Raven true to help her friends. This brings her in contact with many dangers. Luckily her mother, father and boyfriend are there to help her.
July 2, 2020
I loved this one!! How refreshing to have a book dedicated to one of the supporting characters!! Bring on more!!
October 30, 2019
I love Yasmine Galenorn
Another great series. Some of the series got a little wordy with details but it just enhanced the vision of the story.
Another great series. Some of the series got a little wordy with details but it just enhanced the vision of the story.
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