The Silence of Bones
Publisher,Square Fish
Publication Date,
Format, Paperback
Weight, 362.87 g
No. of Pages, 326
Shelf: Fiction Books / Young Adult / Mysteries / Thrillers
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June Hur's elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody YA historical mystery tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh. I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak;
Ears, but I mustn't hear;
Eyes, but I mustn't see. 1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: "May you live in interesting times." Indentured to the police bureau, she's been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman. As they delve deeper into the dead woman's secrets, Seol forms an unlikely bond of friendship with the inspector. But her loyalty is tested when he becomes the prime suspect, and Seol may be the only one capable of discovering what truly happened on the night of the murder. But in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly.
The Silence of Bones
Great storyline with rich historical details. Recommended for historical fiction fans. Loved the author's writing style and am looking forward to read her next books.
While the murder-mystery aspect of the story is intriguing, the main draw of the story is the dense and interesting exploration of Korean history in the 1800s. A must read for fans of YA murder mysteries and atmospheric novel with a historical Korean background.