Synopsis

In a bleak 2059 London, Paige Mahoney exists as a ghost in the criminal underworld. A rare and powerful 'dreamwalker,' she harnesses forbidden clairvoyant abilities, making her a criminal in the eyes of Scion, the ruling totalitarian regime that persecutes all voyants. Her life takes a brutal turn when she is attacked, drugged, and abducted, then transported to Oxford—a city secretly controlled for two centuries by the Rephaim, a race of otherworldly beings. There, she is forced into servitude under a mysterious and formidable Rephaite named Warden, her designated master and sworn enemy. Paige finds herself trapped in a hidden penal colony where clairvoyants are exploited and often perish. To survive and reclaim her freedom, she must navigate this treacherous new world, understanding its arcane laws and the enigmatic motives of her captors, all while honing her powers in a desperate bid to defy her predetermined fate.

Critical Reception

"Samantha Shannon's 'The Bone Season' ignited a new wave of dystopian urban fantasy, praised for its intricate world-building and compelling protagonist, establishing itself as a significant and ambitious debut."

Metadata

ISBN:9781408836422
Pages:482
Age Rating:16+

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