Author: Ginny Myers Sain
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Released: March 4, 2025
Received: NetGalley
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Book Summary:
Dovie was four years old when she first heard the bones singing – they led her to the first of many buried bodies. Now Dovie is 17, and she’s helped uncover 23 bodies in the last three years.
That’s a lot of bodies, especially for a town as small as hers. None of them were local, which makes things all the stranger. Something has to change, and with the return of Dovie’s best friend, now may just be the time for something drastic.
My Review:
My favorite thing about diving into a new Ginny Myers Sain book is that I never know what to expect. All of her books have been different, incorporating paranormal elements to create something wholly unexpected. So, obviously, I was looking forward to When the Bones Sing.
When the Bones Sing is a tense murder mystery with several familiar thriller tropes to spice things up. It is an isolated town with seemingly incompetent sheriffs, religious pressure, and more. The way Ginny Myers Sain combines these elements makes it unique.
Okay, the paranormal bits also helped on that front. Dovie herself was a fascinating character, even without the fact that she could hear the bones singing. Her family story feels directly tied to the larger story, but it takes time to unfold.
Overall, I enjoyed When the Bones Sing. It’s not the strongest book in the set, but it’s still a decent read with an atmospheric storytelling style.
Highlights:
- Paranormal Thriller
- Singing Bones
- Small Town Lore & Drama
Trigger Warnings:
- Missing People
- Dead Bodies
Thanks to G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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