Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
Audiobook9 hours
Cathedral of Bones
Written by A. J. Steiger
Narrated by James Fouhey
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
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About this audiobook
A stunningly imagined world, page-turning thrills, and a pair of unlikely heroes on an epic quest make this unique and immersive dark fantasy—from acclaimed author A. J. Steiger—perfect for fans of Holly Black and Kelly Barnhill.
Simon Frost lives in a curious place, where magic is used by the very best Animists to do wondrous things—like call upon imps, wraiths, and all manner of monsters to right wrongs, deliver justice, and accomplish feats no human could achieve.
Simon Frost is not one of those Animists, though he’s been trying to become one for years.
When a plea arrives from a distant hamlet, preyed upon by an abominable monster, Simon sees the opportunity to finally prove his worth.
But upon arriving in the tiny village, Simon finds not just a monster but a key to his past—and a pathway into an unbelievable future.
Author
A. J. Steiger
A . J . Steiger has lived her entire life in the Chicagoland area. Cathedral of Bones is her first book for middle grade readers, and she is also the author of the young adult book When My Heart Joins the Thousand.
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Reviews for Cathedral of Bones
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
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10 ratings1 review
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Another book I was lucky enough to read a beta copy for, through a random beta swap on Absolute Write.
Truly a fab novel and I'm so pleased others can read it now! For those who are wondering it's an MG fantasy with a lot of depth and strong Cthulhu influences. So creepy and cool and dark with just the right amount of levity for kids. I hope to recommend it to my daughter when she's a bit older!