The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart

Book information

The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart

Book three in The Drowning Empire series

Published first on 18th of April 2023 by Orbit

4 stars out of 5

• Magic world building is still outstanding and it is used in a clever way, especially at the end of the events!

• This is an action packed story, with a new villain front changing the landscape

• The drive of this book is to be better for the people despite having lost an important sentimental and work ally

• Some need to get rid of control that forces them to commit heinous crimes

• Mephi is still the best character of the entire series!

• Feel good ending

A few highlights

• Dione is quite unique character - he needs to wrestle with a ton of difficult decisions, including betrayal of trust

• Philine is finally a fleshed out character and her transformation and coming into power is wonderful

• Ayesh makes her family come together, from Phalue and Ranami to Shark; they are one of the best families in fantasy!

Tropes/themes that work for me

• Rebellion is still a key part of the story

• Found family is an essential part of this story and it is wonderfully executed in a couple of different settings

• Control and abuse are used very well in this book and it helps the story move along and provides for proper character development

  • this is true for at least two characters in this story, one being directly controlled and the other controlled through abuse of others