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A review by mbfeeney
Bones of the Lost by Kathy Reichs
3.0
*I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
3.5 stars
I've read a fair few of the Temperence Brennan books and this latest was along the same vein. |Although the formula works for each story, after a while it can become a little stale and predictable. BUT, having said that, each and every one of these books has me gripped from the first page.
This particular story gripped me because of the prologue. For once it wasn't Tempe, trapped in a room, waiting for the cavalry to arrive. No, in this prologue, she was KICKING ASS! I don't want to give too much away, but I love that side of her.
As usual, Reichs weaves Brennan's personal life into her work life seamlessly, and it never once felt overdone or cliche, particularly when she gets to have coffee with her daughter, Katy. I enjoy the way Reichs does this, and it makes me connect more with Brennan and make me want to read more about her.
I admit, I was a little sideswiped by events in the final few chapters revolving around Tempe's private life as I'd missed a couple of the books, but I soon caught up and my mouth dropped a little at some revelations and actions of a couple of characters.
If you've read any of the Temperence Brennan books previously, this won't disappoint, I just felt it was a little too samey in places.
For this and other reviews, head over to my blog: http://michbookreviews.wordpress.com/
3.5 stars
I've read a fair few of the Temperence Brennan books and this latest was along the same vein. |Although the formula works for each story, after a while it can become a little stale and predictable. BUT, having said that, each and every one of these books has me gripped from the first page.
This particular story gripped me because of the prologue. For once it wasn't Tempe, trapped in a room, waiting for the cavalry to arrive. No, in this prologue, she was KICKING ASS! I don't want to give too much away, but I love that side of her.
As usual, Reichs weaves Brennan's personal life into her work life seamlessly, and it never once felt overdone or cliche, particularly when she gets to have coffee with her daughter, Katy. I enjoy the way Reichs does this, and it makes me connect more with Brennan and make me want to read more about her.
I admit, I was a little sideswiped by events in the final few chapters revolving around Tempe's private life as I'd missed a couple of the books, but I soon caught up and my mouth dropped a little at some revelations and actions of a couple of characters.
If you've read any of the Temperence Brennan books previously, this won't disappoint, I just felt it was a little too samey in places.
For this and other reviews, head over to my blog: http://michbookreviews.wordpress.com/