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 through fire and blood, her grief forged into power. But when Connerh—the warrior she once loved and lost—returns from the grave, everything she has built begins to crack. His presence stirs forbidden magics, unearths secrets long meant to stay buried, and threatens to awaken a war the world cannot survive.
Giants stir in ruined cities. Spies whisper through the palace halls. The elves—the cold arbiters of justice—have begun to move. And far above, ancient gods lean close, ready to pass their judgment.
Part gothic fairy tale, part epic dark fantasy, Thorns Feathers and Bones is a tale of grief and consequence where vengeance wears a crown and love walks with death. In a land where kings, rebels, and monsters collide, the question is not who will survive— but 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!