REVIEW: The Bone Season (Samantha Shannon)

Book: The Bone Season

Author: Samantha Shannon

Premise: Paige Mahoney is part of London's criminal underworld. As a clairvoyant, she commits treason simply by breathing. When Paige is arrested, she meets the mysterious founders of the Scion Republic, who have designs on her uncommon abilities. If she is to survive, Paige must use every skill at her disposal.

This is a dystopian fantasy set in a future world where clairvoyants exist and are hunted by an oppressive regime. I really enjoyed this story. Paige was a formidable main character and I loved the world building. There was enough jeopardy and a few twists that I was hooked. The Scion Republic felt claustrophic and I was rooting for Paige and her friends the whole time. Pacing was really good and now I need the next book!

Note: this is the 10th anniversary edition which is a revision and the author's favoured text.