A review by betweentheshelves
The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune

adventurous emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Books for an advanced copy of The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune! As with pretty much any TJ Klune book, one of the core themes in this book is found family. And what a cute little found family Nate, Alex, and Artemis make. They may all be very different, but they work so well together.

Though this book starts out on the slower side, it does allow us to really get to know the characters before all of the action takes place. One of the things this is compared to is Stranger Things, which works as a comp title, especially from the point of view of the government chasing after a kid who has powers. But also the government tampering in something that they shouldn’t, which leads to dire consequences for other people.

Once you get into the chase about halfway through the book, this story is hard to put down. Klune strategically makes you care for these characters before putting them in danger; thus, you desperately want to know they’re safe at the end. As always, Klune has created deep, complex characters who just leap off the page. Though this book is a little more quirky than his other books, it’s definitely worth the read.

Pick up the re-published edition from Tor when it comes out in February! 
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