“A dark romantasy that brings an element of The Last of Us and Alchemised in a world of gods, mountain strongholds, and adventure.” — Parade
“I know you’re used to people wanting your power, but gods, Bones, all I want is you.”
Bones was born with the miraculous power to heal, but all her gift has brought is death. When she was a child, her older brother trained her to survive, and so she did. The blood on her hands will never wash off.
After finally escaping the ruthless raiders who imprisoned her for twelve long years, Bones is broken, scarred, and desperate for atonement. But rumors of her abilities catch up with her, and she’s soon dragged to the northwest mountain stronghold known as the Vault.
Involuntarily drawn to the tight-knit crew who captured her, Bones begins to develop feelings for Trey, a strong, kindhearted man who breaks through her defenses. But Bones is carrying terrible secrets, and menacing forces are hunting her. To let people in is to endanger them.
With a mounting rebellion and enemies closing in on her, Bones must confront questions around love, survival, and what’s worth fighting for when all else seems lost.
Praise
“Bones shattered me in the best way. It’s a beautifully written, emotionally rich story where trauma and resilience are explored with great depth and precision. It lingers, haunting and impossible to shake.”
—Trista Lundquist, author of The Quiet Limit trilogy
“Bones is a gripping and heart-wrenching debut about one woman’s journey dealing with her traumatic past and uncertain future. It transports you into a harsh, post-apocalyptic world with a found family so vivid, you’ll find both comfort and thrill in its pages.”
—M. M. Parks, author of The Knowing Witch
“A dark romantasy that brings an element of The Last of Us and Alchemised in a world of gods, mountain strongholds, and adventure.”
—Parade
“Fans of the growing subgenre of dark, dystopian romance will surely want to see how events unfold.”
—Booklist
“K. L. Speer delivers a raw story of survival inside a world that strips people down to what they’ll do to stay alive, and the fragile ways we cling to hope when everything else has failed us. With found family at its heart, Bones is deeply moving, its bonds hard won, showing that even in the bleakest times, something beautiful can still take root. Bold, genuinely human, and unforgettable, Bones is for readers who crave truly dark romantasy.”
—Hillary Anna, author of Nameless
content warnings
BONES is set in a brutal and violent post-apocalyptic world. This book is intended for adults.
Content warnings include sexual assault, torture, child abuse, graphic language, and sexual activities on page. Since Bones is a healer, there are descriptions of blood, illness, and wounds.
For a more detailed list of content warnings that include minor spoilers go here.