Welcome to this week’s edition of Wishlist Wednesday! Today I am featuring The Silence of Bones by June Hur. This historical fiction set in Korea sounds like it is going to be epic.
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about and have yet to read. It is a spin-off of the original meme, Waiting on Wednesday that was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine.
Title: The Silence of BonesAuthor: June Hur
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Publication Date: April 1, 2020
I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak;
Ears, but I mustn't hear;
Eyes, but I mustn't see.1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman.
As they delve deeper into the dead woman's secrets, Seol forms an unlikely bond of friendship with the inspector. But her loyalty is tested when he becomes the prime suspect, and Seol may be the only one capable of discovering what truly happened on the night of the murder.
But in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly.
June Hur's elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh.
Thoughts
The setting and the mystery have me really excited to learn more about this book. I am intrigued by the fact that the main character becomes a suspect as well. Seol sounds like a character that I would really enjoy.
About June Hur
JUNE HUR was born in South Korea and raised in Canada, except for the time when she moved back to Korea and attended high school there. She studied History and Literature at the University of Toronto, and currently works as a Public Service Assistant for the Toronto Public Library.
Her debut novel THE SILENCE OF BONES (Feiwel & Friends, April 2020) is a murder mystery set in Joseon Dynasty Korea, and also a coming-of-age tale about a girl searching for home.
She is represented by Amy Bishop of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC.
Wow! Sounds intense.
Right?! I can’t wait to give it a try! 🙂
First time I heard of this book but I’m instantly intrigued! I’m really tempted to request it on Edelweiss. I mean I probably wouldn’t get accepted but still. Anyways, great choice. I really wanna read it!
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Oh, yes! Edelweiss and I have a long history of rejection. I have given up over there. lol I do hope that your wishes come true, though! 🙂
Ooh, it really does sound like a good mystery! Great pick!
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The mystery aspect has me so intrigued! 🙂
OMG Lori I had no idea of this book but I am adding it to my TBR right now!
Sounds fantastic, doesn’t it?!
I must add this to my wish list. A historical mystery set in Korea! I hadn’t heard of this before. I hope you love it when you read it.
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It is so intriguing! Thank you! 🙂
This sounds like a fascinating read! I’m definitely intrigued! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
It does sound fascinating! I am really excited. 🙂
This sounds so mysterious!
I agree! 🙂
This sounds exciting and a bit dark. I’d like to read it too.
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I agree! I can’t wait to find out. 🙂
I’m honestly not fan of the cover, but I’m also looking forward to this book! It sounds amazing!
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The blurb really grabs your attention. I’ll add this to my tbr!