House of Blood and Bone

by Kimberley J. Ward

Change is coming... It has begun...

From a dark dungeon hidden in the forests of the Clēa Mountains, to the winding streets of Ellor, the city of gold, Nessa’s journey continues as shadows gather and as sinister mists rise, harbouring monsters of old.

Faced with the uncertainty of her past, and with her future in doubt, Nessa must start to understand what it means to be both a Dragon Rider and an Old Blood if she is to ever comprehend the strange magic that lies coiled beneath her skin, showing itself in frightening bursts.

But things are not what they once were. Everything is different. Towns will burn and tales will be told, and nothing is quite what it seems.

Enemies might be allies.

Friends may be foe.

Lies will be spun and secrets will be told...

Genres: Fantasy

ebook

Published November 11, 2020

About the author

Kimberley J. Ward, aka The Creator of Curiosities, is a dyslexic introvert who grew up in rural Dorset. She loves a good ale and a decent night’s sleep. When she isn’t looking after her ever-growing menagerie of animals and avoiding social interaction as much as politely possible, she is either writing or making something arty or jewellery related, or having a nap.

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You can find her curious creations at:
www.kimberleyjward.co.uk
&
wardswhimsicalworks.etsy.com

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Reviews

[Sleeping Loto · Rating 3 out of 5]

El primer libro fue la sorpresa del año pasado y no tardé en hacerme con la segunda parte, pero reconozco que éste se me ha atrancado. Mi personaje favorito es Aoife y me sigo riendo muchísimo con ella, pero me da la sensación de que este libro es muy largo y que realmente dice muy poco. Me gusta el ritmo de acción que lleva porque va muy rápido y te atrapa, pero he notado muchos parones y muy largos. La conversación con la vidente dura tres o cuatro capítulos y al final de la conversación te das cuenta de que realmente no ha dicho mucho. Notaba que cada vez entendía menos y me alegro que al final Nessa se dé cuenta de que realmente no sabe ni entiende nada, porque es como yo me sentía. Otra cosa que no me ha gustado nada son los cortes que había en medio de escenas o conversaciones, por ejemplo la conversación entre Nessa y Orm después de la muerte de Chaos. La escena se corta justo cuando van a empezar a hablar y solo te cuentan de pasada al día siguiente lo que ocurrió durante la conversación. Lo mismo se puede decir de la discusión entre Nessa y Aoife (sí, esa de la que no sabemos nada ya que ni siquiera nos aclara lo que se dijo). Me da la sensación de que este libro se centra en la acción y los diálogos son de relleno de paja. En teoría Nessa ha aprendido bastante sobre las Doce Casas y la historia del rey, pero creo que esa información se ha perdido por el camino y solo se menciona de pasada de vez en cuando.

Y como le he puesto 3 estrellas, no todo era malo en el libro. Las últimas cien páginas del libro son super rápidas y son las que realmente me dan ganas de seguir con esta historia ya que llegué a plantearme dejarlo. Si bien Shadow no sale en gran parte de la historia, los pocos trozos en los que sale me han parecido lo más interesante y me encantó que volvieran los "sueños" de Nessa. Realmente este personaje tiene muchos secretos y me encantaría descubrirlos pronto, empezando por su dragón.

[Chelsea Cortright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never really write reviews but found myself thinking about this story long after I finished reading it.

In the second book in the series, House of Blood and Bone we are pushed forward with Nessa escaping her imprisonment with the help of an unknown person. She is found by her friends only to realize she has lost all her memories. With Hunter and Orm by her side they embark on their next journey that involves dragons, magic, prophecies, and how far people will go to protect the ones they care about even if it hurts them.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The main characters such as Shadow, Hunter, Orm, Aoife, Chaos and even Nessa developed so much through out the second book. I really enjoyed reading the development between Shadow and Nessa. We start to see why characters are the way they are and what drives their actions. It shows nothing is black and white and just maybe everyone has alternative motives and some foes could be allies, while some allies might be foes.

Kimberley has a way of writing that makes you want to know what happens next. So many small cliff hangers that make you sit and think what could they mean! I’ll be patiently waiting for book 3 to come out!

[Megan Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a very quick read but also nothing happens??? We're no closer to finding anything out?? No questions have been answered at all and it just gives me little hope for another book.

[Lizzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. This author appears to be self-publishing these books which is all the more reason I think it valuable to leave a review. There was more mystery and intrigue in this book than the last, and by the end I was compelled to keep reading the series to see where Nessa and her friends end up. Death and destruction, magic and dragons, and a healthy dose of sarcasm is how I would describe this installment.

[Abby Grubb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the first in the series. Still hopeful that the third book will be better.

[Ryn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Similar to the first book, it fits the genre well. As much as I enjoyed the first House of Fear and Freedom characters, I couldn’t bear them in House of Blood and Bone.

While there was still depth to the characters, no one changed between books. Despite so much happening with events and emotions between House of Fear and Freedom & House of Blood and Bone, no one changed. Nessa’s most significant personality trait in House of Blood and Bone is reduced to a single “woe me” ailment for the entire book until the last chapter. However, the novelty and suspense of this ailment wore off a quarter of the way through the book.

The plot was okay. It is greatly overshadowed by the pacing, as is everything. However, taken on its own, it was an excellent bridge between the events of House of Fear and Freedom and, hopefully, House of Gore and Gold. Unfortunately, nothing happens in House of Blood and Bone. Despite being about 200 pages longer than House of Fear and Freedom, only a tiny bit of progression occurred.

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