Just finished ‘The Mime Order’, the second installment in the ‘The Bone Season’ series. I. Am. Addicted.
I’d only just finished The Bone Season, at 2am wednesday morning, when I jumped straight on my kindle and downloaded The Mime Order.
Its been ages since I’ve picked up a series I literally could not out down, and I can’t wait for The Song Rises to come out.
I’ve always loved supernatural stories, especially those around clairvoyance (being particularly 'sensitive’ to these things myself), so I was drawn into TBS by that aspect.
Pairing this with an element of dystopian scifi that also greatly infliences my reading choices, I found the dystopian world of Scion London intriguingly familiar.
I thought that familiarity would continue with the plot. “a young woman with abilities, cast out by society, is put under the control of a mysterious and handsome man”. I thought I knew where this book was going.
But goodness was I pleasantly suprised. Its so refreshing to have a strong female character who doesn’t have to fall madly in love to complete the plot. I spent a good ¾ of the book anticipating Paige announcing that she loves Warden, only to find that this time a book had gotten it right.
Paige is an amazing character, strong willed and gifted, and her relationship with Warden is one which progresses naturally, almost organically, and I think this really made the difference for me.
The merging of a alternate 'near future’ with the subtle nuances and seonchand nostalgia of 19th century London was a clever and ultimately satisfying mix. Its a world that I found so easy to imagine and fall straight into. The language and overall imagery was seamless and stays in your mind long after you put the book down.
As both a mysterious governing force, and an uncertain ally, the Rephaim are an interesting, and if descriptions are true, ultimately gorgeous people.
Almost human, yet so far from humanity. Ageless, deathless and, ultimately humourless. (Although being blunt can sometimes be hilarious)
The Mime Order led on so well from TBS, and to be honest, I can’t even separate the two in my head. The o
Progression of the syndicate story and branch away from the Rephiam helps flesh out and define London more, and create more variation.
I absolutely love the criminal underworld of this London, and really need a full sized map of both upper and under London so I can stare at and pretend I’m mollisher in my own little cohort. (Although knowing my luck, I would be a gutterling).
All I can say is, this second book has truly made me an addict. I don’t know how I can move on from this and wait until March.