If you love heartfelt LGBTQ+ fiction with found family, emotional depth, and T.J. Klune’s signature storytelling, The Bones Beneath My Skin is a must-read. This novel blends quiet romance, sci-fi mystery, and deep character connections in a way that stays with you long after the final page. Read my full review below to see why this book deserves a spot on your shelf!
Title: The Bones Beneath My Skin
By: TJ Klune
Genre: Scifi
Pages: 400
Release Date: October 26th, 2018
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary from Goodreads:
A spine-tingling standalone novel by bestselling author TJ Klune―a supernatural road-trip thriller featuring an extraordinary young girl and her two unlikely protectors on the run from cultists and the government.
There's nothing more human than a broken heart.
In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright has lost everything: his parents are dead, his only brother wants nothing to do with him, and he's been fired from his job as a journalist in Washington, DC.
With nothing left to lose, he returns to his family's summer cabin outside the small mountain town of Roseland, Oregon, to try and find some sense of direction. The cabin should be empty. It's not.
Inside is a man named Alex. And with him is an extraordinary ten-year-old girl who calls herself Artemis Darth Vader. Artemis, who isn't exactly as she appears.
Soon it becomes clear that Nate must make a choice: let himself drown in the memories of his past, or fight for a future he never thought possible. Because the girl is special. And forces are descending upon them who want nothing more than to control her.
Review:
The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune is a beautifully raw and emotionally gripping story that blends sci-fi, found family, and deep human connection in a way that lingers long after the last page. With Klune’s signature warmth and wit, the novel follows an ex-journalist, a mysterious girl with unimaginable power, and the man protecting her, weaving a tale of love, sacrifice, and what it truly means to belong. The character dynamics are heartfelt and compelling, and the prose is both poignant and immersive. Klune masterfully balances tension, tenderness, and moments of quiet beauty, making this an unforgettable and deeply moving read.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
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