Ranting and Reading Collective discussion

I found the initial part of the book a case of too many names and not really knowing who was who and a bit hard to understand the world I was in. However, once I got through the first third of the book that settled in my head.

I loved the bone orchard idea itself, and I feel like we didn't hear enough about it, the idea of growing bones to build creatures sounds amazing and the horse tree dropping its "over ripe" bones, led to so many questions and ideas that I would love to see developed further!

I was most fascinated by the idea or splitting your mind/personalities into separate people and letting them face the world with their flaws and strengths and each leading their own specialities. Had me thinking about all sorts of disability/mental health situations that could be examined alone and then to realise you come back together strongly. Could a "mindlock" be a useful temporary tool if it existed in the real world.

I loved the murder mystery plot and it kept me guessing along with the MCs all the way, who can we trust, what cheeky move can we make next to upset the status quo.

I enjoyed it so much, it almost helps me forget the horrendous things that powerful men do, no matter what worlds get built to tell stories.