--- product_id: 109704985 title: "City of Bones" price: "€ 5.49" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/109704985-city-of-bones store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # City of Bones **Price:** € 5.49 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** City of Bones - **How much does it cost?** € 5.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/109704985-city-of-bones) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Khat, a member of a humanoid race created by the Ancients to survive in the Waste, and Sagai, his human partner, are relic dealers working on the edge of society, trying to stay one step ahead of the Trade Inspectors and to support Sagai's family. When Khat is hired to find relics believed to be part of one of the Ancients' arcane engines, they are both reluctant to become involved. But the request comes from the Warders, powerful mages who serve Charisat's Elector. Khat soon discovers that the deadly politics of Charisat's upper tiers aren't the only danger. The relics the Warders want are the key to an Ancient magic of unknown power, and, as all the inhabitants of Charisat know, no one understands the Ancients' magic. Review: Very original and enjoyable read - It seems that every desertcart fantasy recommendation I get these days involves a coming-of-age story of young boy destined to fight an ancient evil. This book is a refreshing change of pace. It creates a very intriguing, post-Apocalyptic world where life is harsh unless you are one of the privileged few. Within that world, there are some very interesting characters, some from a privileged background and the main characters from the lower segments of society - Khat belongs to a mutant/engineered race called Kris, who arent even accepted as having souls, by most of society. So from a worldbuilding point of view, this creates a really, really fresh background for the story. The story itself is told quite differently as well - unlike a "omg, we must do X, Y, Z or the Dark Lord will take over the world" type of quest, the characters - and the reader - muddle along without knowing what's at stake: that is only revealed towards the end. The scale of this story is much smaller than "save the world"... it is Khat's struggle to save himself from whatever machinations he's gotten into. So yeah, in that context, the grand denouement isnt as taut or climactic as in other stories, but i dont see that as a fault: that is very much in keeping with the scale of the book. And yes, between the original world setting and an equally original story that flows with ease and ample development, this is a book that was very hard to put down. I was hooked by page 3. I rarely give books 5-stars but this is definitely a 5-star read for fantasy buffs, IMO. Review: A lone-wolf, tough-guy, bad-attitude, rebel-with-a-cause, pretty-boy, mutant ... scholar? - I like Martha Wells’ novels and “City of Bones” includes a lot of the reasons why. She’s adept at describing fight scenes--not too long, not too short, just enough detail to make them exciting, precise tactics and moves. Her imagination combines the familiar (plants, animals, personalities) with the unusual (tech, magic, critters) in interesting, unusual ways. This time, it’s a post-volcanapocalyptic Earth (?) where vertical cities (in physical levels and human castes) cling to the edges of a poisonous lava desert teeming with venomous predators (human and animal) on the prowl for unwary travelers as life-sucking “ghosts” haunt the air and alleyways where legitimate and larcenous relic hunters ferret out bits and pieces of the shattered past under the gaze of magically endowed enforcers … so far, so good, if well within the standard fantasy boundaries. Our primary protagonist Khat seems to fit in those boundaries quite well, too--the lone-wolf, tough-guy, bad-attitude, rebel-with-a-cause, pretty-boy mutant with a sarcastic attitude, excellent knife skills, and light fingers. Until it turns out that he’s also an intellectually curious and genuinely dedicated scholar of the past, to the point that even during high-stress situations he’s noticing the details of an ancient fresco or shards of an antique machine, risking his life to preserve an ancient history tome. Ms. Wells is unique in my experience in how well she captures and values the pursuit and love of learning, creating scholar characters that feel real and rich. She’s also one of the few who include companions and friends who are sincerely attached to (and sometimes sincerely annoyed and amused by) the loner-hero they help and put up with despite his emotional constipation. “City of Bones” is a stand-alone story, and while the world, history, society, and characters were intriguing but roughly sketched enough to make me want more details (hence the one-star-off rating), it’s a great ride and a fun read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #6,847 in Epic Fantasy (Books) #17,253 in Fantasy (Kindle Store) #63,483 in Literature & Fiction (Kindle Store) | ## Images ![City of Bones - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/917IRwt-bwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very original and enjoyable read *by V***K on June 19, 2013* It seems that every Amazon fantasy recommendation I get these days involves a coming-of-age story of young boy destined to fight an ancient evil. This book is a refreshing change of pace. It creates a very intriguing, post-Apocalyptic world where life is harsh unless you are one of the privileged few. Within that world, there are some very interesting characters, some from a privileged background and the main characters from the lower segments of society - Khat belongs to a mutant/engineered race called Kris, who arent even accepted as having souls, by most of society. So from a worldbuilding point of view, this creates a really, really fresh background for the story. The story itself is told quite differently as well - unlike a "omg, we must do X, Y, Z or the Dark Lord will take over the world" type of quest, the characters - and the reader - muddle along without knowing what's at stake: that is only revealed towards the end. The scale of this story is much smaller than "save the world"... it is Khat's struggle to save himself from whatever machinations he's gotten into. So yeah, in that context, the grand denouement isnt as taut or climactic as in other stories, but i dont see that as a fault: that is very much in keeping with the scale of the book. And yes, between the original world setting and an equally original story that flows with ease and ample development, this is a book that was very hard to put down. I was hooked by page 3. I rarely give books 5-stars but this is definitely a 5-star read for fantasy buffs, IMO. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lone-wolf, tough-guy, bad-attitude, rebel-with-a-cause, pretty-boy, mutant ... scholar? *by K***R on December 4, 2020* I like Martha Wells’ novels and “City of Bones” includes a lot of the reasons why. She’s adept at describing fight scenes--not too long, not too short, just enough detail to make them exciting, precise tactics and moves. Her imagination combines the familiar (plants, animals, personalities) with the unusual (tech, magic, critters) in interesting, unusual ways. This time, it’s a post-volcanapocalyptic Earth (?) where vertical cities (in physical levels and human castes) cling to the edges of a poisonous lava desert teeming with venomous predators (human and animal) on the prowl for unwary travelers as life-sucking “ghosts” haunt the air and alleyways where legitimate and larcenous relic hunters ferret out bits and pieces of the shattered past under the gaze of magically endowed enforcers … so far, so good, if well within the standard fantasy boundaries. Our primary protagonist Khat seems to fit in those boundaries quite well, too--the lone-wolf, tough-guy, bad-attitude, rebel-with-a-cause, pretty-boy mutant with a sarcastic attitude, excellent knife skills, and light fingers. Until it turns out that he’s also an intellectually curious and genuinely dedicated scholar of the past, to the point that even during high-stress situations he’s noticing the details of an ancient fresco or shards of an antique machine, risking his life to preserve an ancient history tome. Ms. Wells is unique in my experience in how well she captures and values the pursuit and love of learning, creating scholar characters that feel real and rich. She’s also one of the few who include companions and friends who are sincerely attached to (and sometimes sincerely annoyed and amused by) the loner-hero they help and put up with despite his emotional constipation. “City of Bones” is a stand-alone story, and while the world, history, society, and characters were intriguing but roughly sketched enough to make me want more details (hence the one-star-off rating), it’s a great ride and a fun read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Magic and suspense in the post-apocalyptic desert *by K***T on March 7, 2017* I was introduced to this book by my partner, as it is her favorite. I am so glad I took up her suggestion. This story is intense. It was hard for me to pick just one 'mood descriptor' from the review list - hopeful, dark, nostalgic, light-hearted, suspenseful, thoughtful, this book is all of those things. The characters are complex, interesting, compelling, and likable (or hate-able, if we're talking about a bad guy - of which there are very few 'true' ones). Everyone has their reasons. The fantasy race of krismen are well thought out and different enough from 'just a humanoid' to be very interesting. This will keep you on the edge of your seat and is nearly impossible to put down. An excellent story in the fantasy genre, I would recommend this to just about anyone old enough to read a book that alludes to sex. Of note, there is another book called City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare. 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