Lady Danielle

Now I know why people would either love it or hate it.

I think saying Samantha Shannon is the next J.K. Rowling makes me question the credibility of the publishers. You can't just say an author is the next J.K. Rowling because the book is fantasy with "magic". Why did they really label Miss Shannon as the next J.K. Rowling? Because she's making The Bone Season into 7 books? Because she wrote a book that would take us on an unforgettable journey like the HP series? Or maybe to sell the shit out of this book?

Whether or not you have an answer, I am still left disappointed. 

I understand why people would love this:

- The many different clairvoyance described in this book.
- It kind of has some originality going on here.
- Made up terms.
- Whenever action took place, it's wholly entertaining. Miss Shannon can write some seriously great action scenes.
- The protagonist's attitude. She's sort of badass, but more strong-willed (in a really good way). 
- Decent writing.
- The hype. Admit it, you can't help but fall into the hype and go a little crazy, as well.

Then again, I understand why people would hate this:

- The made up terms (it can be frustrating and confusing most of the time. They have a glossary at the back of the book, but many will see this as problem and will be annoyed at constantly having to go back and forth. Or if someone's using a kindle or have an ebook it could be a problem).
- The Bone Season really is overly descriptive. I feel Miss Shannon tried a bit too hard with trying to make her story breathtaking and unforgettable. The writing dragged on, becoming hard to continue reading on. If she toned down with being descriptive on everything, I might have enjoyed this more and wouldn't be bored.
- Though I stated it's somewhat original, The Bone Season does have its inspiration from some books; one of them being Divergent, IMO.
- This book was a roller coaster. One minute I was really enjoying it; the next I found myself trying to stay awake.
- THE. HYPE. Yes, my friends, the hype for this book is insane.

So, I can't recommend this because I don't know what you'd want or what you expect to get from this. Maybe you'll fall head-over-heels in love with The Bone Season, maybe not. Usually, I am quick to recommend/not recommend a book, but for this one? I honestly don't know.

I might be picking up the second book, I'm in no rush. I'm questioning whether this should be made into seven books.