Mar 8

Mar 8 The Dawn Chorus (The Bone Season, #3.5)

About the book

Author: Samantha Shannon
Publisher: Bloomsbury

More info:
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Note: This title is available as an ebook only.

My Review

I don’t always read supplemental materials (like optional novellas) when I make my way through a fantasy series, but so far with The Bone Season, I’m glad that I have. Like The Pale Dreamer (#1.5), this one was fast, short, fun, and felt like a fully worthwhile into a few key characters and relationships.

Without really spoiling anything from the preceding books, I will say that in The Dawn Chorus (a phrase that made an appearance in the text in a way I found quite lovely), we get to see Paige recovering from severe trauma, cared for by Warden. She is drowning in the early days of PTSD, and we get to watch her not only process that trauma but also begin to pull herself back into a stable state.

I so enjoyed this quick, focused look at the always-developing dynamic of their relationship, and the extra depth we get for both characters.

If you’re reading this series, don’t sleep on the novellas!