Bookshops & Bonedust

Bookshops & Bonedust by Heather Fawcett is a whimsical, enchanting adventure that blends the magic of books with the thrill of mystery and fantasy that follows Eve, a young woman with an appearance of an ogre, with a dream of opening her own bookshop. As Eve unravels the mysteries of the shop, she becomes embroiled in a strange and supernatural journey that will test her courage, wit, and belief in magic.

The plot of Bookshops & Bonedust is full of twists, puzzles, and layers of intrigue. While the magical elements are certainly a large part of the story, Fawcett touches on themes such as loss and self-discovery as well. By mixing these themes with adventure, Fawcett has written a tale that is deemd to be both lighthearted and thought-provoking. The mystery at the center of the book is compelling, and as the secrets of the bookshop and its past unravel, readers will be hooked until the very last page. The only drawback to the book, and it may not be a drawback to many, it that it is definitely a slow, cozy read. I rated it 2/5 stars simply because it just wasn't as good as the sequel, Legends and Lattes.