Week 25 Review: Sorrow's Knot

From Goodreads:
From the acclaimed author of Plain Kate, a new novel about what lurks in the shadows, and how to put it to rest... 

In the world of Sorrow's Knot, the dead do not rest easy. Every patch of shadow might be home to something hungry, something deadly. Most of the people of this world live on the sunlit, treeless prairies. But a few carve out an uneasy living in the forest towns, keeping the dead at bay with wards made from magically knotted cords. The women who tie these knots are called binders. And Otter's mother, Willow, is one of the greatest binders her people have ever known. But Willow does not wish for her daughter to lead the lonely, heavy life of a binder, so she chooses another as her apprentice. Otter is devastated by this choice, and what's more, it leaves her untrained when the village falls under attack. In a moment of desperation, Otter casts her first ward, and the results are disastrous. But now Otter may be her people's only hope against the shadows that threaten them. Will the challenge be too great for her? Or will she find a way to put the dead to rest once and for all? 

My Review:
Man, I really enjoyed this book! The Scorpion Rules is one of my favourite books ever, so when the chance came to read this book, I took it. I really need to read the rest of her books, because this was another fantastic read from her! 

This world, with knots and the dead walking, it's really fascinating to read about. It was pretty brutal, at points, very strict and rule following, to keep everyone alive. At points, it was hard to read-espcailly at the point of banishment, and everything that happened after that.

The bond that Otter has with her friends, I really loved that. And they needed it, for the adventures that were ahead. They went through a lot together, and there were moments where if one of them wasn't there, the other one wouldn't have made it.

How things worked out, once they got all the details, it's sad, but satisfying, finally getting the truth, and figuring out how to set things right. It wasn't an easy journey, and I honestly don't quite understand what went on, but it worked, and I loved reading it! 

Loved reading this book, and I really need to read more of Erin Bow's books! 

Author: Erin Bow
Read: June 21st, 2022
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: sounded really great, and it's a SAC 2022 Book!
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine
Published: January 1st 2013

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars