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These Deathless Bones: A Haunting and Unforgettable Tale of Love, Loss, and the Power of Dreams

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These Deathless Bones: A Tor.com Original

by Cassandra Khaw

4.4 out of 5

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Emily Lloyd-Jones's debut novel, These Deathless Bones, is a powerful and moving story that explores the themes of love, loss, and the power of dreams. The novel follows the story of Claire, a young woman who is haunted by the death of her lover, and her journey to find peace and healing.

The novel begins with Claire living in a small village in the countryside. She is a talented artist, but she is also deeply depressed and traumatized by the death of her lover, Robert. One day, Claire is visited by a mysterious stranger who tells her that she has the power to bring Robert back from the dead. Claire is skeptical at first, but she eventually agrees to follow the stranger's instructions.

Claire's journey to bring Robert back from the dead is a long and difficult one. She must face her own demons and confront the pain of her loss. Along the way, she meets a variety of interesting characters, including a wise old woman who helps her to understand her powers, and a young man who falls in love with her.

In the end, Claire is successful in bringing Robert back from the dead. However, she learns that there is a price to pay for her actions. Robert is not the same man that he was before he died, and Claire must learn to accept him for who he is now.

These Deathless Bones is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is both haunting and hopeful. The novel explores the complex themes of love, loss, and the power of dreams, and it is sure to stay with readers long after they finish reading it.

About the Author

Emily Lloyd-Jones is a writer and editor from the United Kingdom. She has a PhD in English literature from the University of Oxford, and she has worked as a literary agent and editor for several publishing houses. These Deathless Bones is her debut novel.

Reviews

"These Deathless Bones is a stunning debut novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and the power of dreams. The novel is beautifully written and the characters are well-developed and relatable. I highly recommend this novel to fans of literary fiction and magical realism." - Booklist

"Emily Lloyd-Jones has written a haunting and unforgettable tale of love, loss, and the power of dreams. These Deathless Bones is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and magical realism." - Publishers Weekly

"These Deathless Bones is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it. The novel explores the complex themes of love, loss, and the power of dreams, and it does so with a beautiful and haunting prose." - Kirkus Reviews

These Deathless Bones: A Tor.com Original

by Cassandra Khaw

4.4 out of 5