I always struggle to explain why I love the books I love so fiercely like this one. This is one of those rare books you come across that just does everything right.Overall this was the best book I have read so far this year. The writing style is beautiful and just perfect. In addition to all of this it’s a heart-warming tale of friendship, survival, and coming of age. I loved the adventure these girls fight through.

When Frey and crew hear about an epic monster that needs slaying they decide to take their chances with the monster and try to make new lives for themselves with the prize offered to whomever slays it.This book was an absolutely amazing blend of classic Viking-style epic and adventure fantasy. However, this style of life weighs on them all.they are shunned and never have a true home. I think my family thinks they have lost me into books permanently!This book follows four girls who journey as Boneless Mercies they are basically hired by villagers to kill loved ones who are suffering in a way that is quick and quiet. I just finished Caraval which I adored and then go right into this book which was amazing. I could not put this book down and was sad when it ended.It’s so strange when you read two of your favorite books of the year back to back like this. I absolutely loved it and it was one of the best books I have read this year. It reminds of a classic Viking hero story but has so much more heart and soul to it. This is a stand alone novel and was an amazing read.

I got this book through NetGalley to review (thank you to NetGalley and the publisher).

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