Thanks to Net Galley for providing a copy of this book for review.
The Bone Ships #1 by R J Barker
Synopsis:
A brilliantly imagined saga of honor, glory, and warfare, The Bone Ships is the epic launch of a new fantasy from David Gemmell Award-nominated RJ Barker.
Two nations at war. A prize beyond compare.
For generations, the Hundred Isles have built their ships from the bones of ancient dragons to fight an endless war.
The dragons disappeared, but the battles for supremacy persisted.
Now the first dragon in centuries has been spotted in far-off waters, and both sides see a chance to shift the balance of power in their favour. Because whoever catches it will win not only glory, but the war.
My thoughts:
R J Barker has created an extraordinary novel. It’s a story of redemption and suffering, of hope and betrayal. The characters are fully developed and fascinating. What really sets it apart, I feel is the worldbuilding. The author has created a world so different from our own and yet so detailed and logical.
There’s plenty of action as the crew of a condemned ship sets off on a secret mission to find and defend the last Dragon in their world. I was sucked in to the story and fully immersed in no time. I can’t wait to read more. Highly recommended.
Speedy Reader 