Thorns, Feathers & Bones
About
She buried him a decade ago. Now he walks the earth again—and so begins the unravelling of empires.
Queen Ioelena of Hildeheim has ruled the north through grief, fire, and blood. But the return of Connerh—the warrior she once loved and buried—shatters the fragile balance she’s fought to maintain. His reappearance stirs forgotten magic, exposes long-buried secrets, and threatens to reignite a war no one is ready for.
In the south, a god-ruled slave city tightens its grip on the desperate. In the west, an ancient judgement stirs. And in the shadows between kingdoms, exiles, spies, and fallen heirs shape a future none of them fully understand.
Across this fractured world, kings, queens, soldiers, and traitors grapple with prophecy, grief, and gods that no longer sleep. Among them, two broken souls drift toward each other—though neither yet knows the cost of what they’ve lost… or what they may become.
Spies whisper through palace halls. Giants gather behind crumbling walls. And the elves—keepers of balance and justice—have begun to move.
In this sweeping dark fantasy where vengeance wears a crown and love walks with death, the question isn’t who will survive...
It’s what will remain of them when the gods are done.
Praise for this book
This debut book from author Anderson Frost was simply amazing. His ability to create a world that is amazing but not too much, was perfection! The plot building as each chapter is amazing. The heart wrenching love story that is tangled in the regal insanity was everything! (The author even gives you a pronunciation page… y’all we know how these names should be said. Chefs kiss!!!)
This book is unforgettable —what a ride from start to finish!
Let’s start with the playlist: absolutely fire. It sets the tone perfectly and enhances the whole reading experience. Like the other reviewer states , having a pronunciation page was appreciated so I didn’t feel silly making up my own versions lol.
The world-building is immersive, and from the very first chapter, I was hooked. There are quite a few characters, but their stories are easy to follow, which keeps things fast-paced and exciting.
One of the standout elements for me was the love story—deeply emotional and layered. It had me laughing, crying, and (yes) wanting to throw my book a couple of times. Whether it’s the drama, the stakes, or even just the chapter titles pulling you in, this book makes it nearly impossible to stop reading.
If you’re into fantasy, dark fantasy, or romance, I highly recommend picking this one up. You won’t be disappointed. You’ll want to go back and re-read chapters because things will start clicking into place!