The Bone Season (The Bone Season, #1)
by Samantha Shannon
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 27.7K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 466 pages.
About The Bone Season
The year is 2059. Nineteen-year-old Paige Mahoney is working in the criminal underworld of Scion London, based at Seven Dials, employed by a man named Jaxon Hall. Her job: to scout for information by breaking into people’s minds. For Paige is a dreamwalker, a clairvoyant and, in the world of Scion, she commits treason simply by breathing.It is raining the day her life changes for ever. Attacked, drugged and kidnapped, Paige is transported to Oxford – a city kept secret for two hundred years, controlled by a powerful, otherworldly race. Paige is assigned to Warden, a Rephaite with mysterious motives. He is her master. Her trainer. Her natural enemy. But if Paige wants to regain her freedom she must allow herself to be nurtured in this prison where she is meant to die.The Bone Season introduces a compelling heroine and also introduces an extraordinary young writer, with huge ambition and a teeming imagination. Samantha Shannon has created a bold new reality in this riveting debut.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Samantha Shannon |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 466 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 27,652 |
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What genre is The Bone Season?
The Bone Season is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Bone Season worth reading?
Based on 27.7K reader ratings, The Bone Season has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Bone Season?
The Bone Season has 466 pages.
Who wrote The Bone Season?
The Bone Season was written by Samantha Shannon. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Bone Season?
The ISBN-13 for The Bone Season is 9781620401390.0.
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