Years after the disappearance of her younger sister, Elena, Malamar Veracruz is still living in her small, diminishing hometown of El Valle along the Salton Sea. Now, another set of disappearances are occurring, including Mar's youngest daughter, Amaranta. Playing out similarly to when Elena disappeared, everyone blames the local outcast and won't look into the wealthy landowners. Mar is also being haunted once again by La Singuanaba, the horse headed woman, showing her haunting scenarios of where the missing girls could be. The visions vault Mar and her older daughter into a desperate search for Amaranta while Mar stops at nothing to find her daughter alive.
"It started with Noemi. But within a few months, Elena was gone too. No one knows it's a horror story when it begins."
Salt Bones is a slow burn horror that wraps indigenous folklore with a gripping mystery. "Salt Bones" excels in both character and plot-driven mystery. Mal is a compelling protagonist, fiercely protective of her family and still burdened by the intergenerational trauma of her sister's disappearance. Her unique role as a butcher and her connection to the land, animals, and sea, passed down from her father, make her uniquely receptive to La Singuanaba's messages, which I found to be a captivating element. The narrative thoughtfully switches between points of view of those involved in the current disappearances and flashbacks to Elena's disappearance, providing a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances and characters. The lyrical prose creates a dreamlike atmosphere, leaving you to ponder the line between the paranormal and the harsh reality of the girls' disappearances.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
"It started with Noemi. But within a few months, Elena was gone too. No one knows it's a horror story when it begins."
Salt Bones is a slow burn horror that wraps indigenous folklore with a gripping mystery. "Salt Bones" excels in both character and plot-driven mystery. Mal is a compelling protagonist, fiercely protective of her family and still burdened by the intergenerational trauma of her sister's disappearance. Her unique role as a butcher and her connection to the land, animals, and sea, passed down from her father, make her uniquely receptive to La Singuanaba's messages, which I found to be a captivating element. The narrative thoughtfully switches between points of view of those involved in the current disappearances and flashbacks to Elena's disappearance, providing a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances and characters. The lyrical prose creates a dreamlike atmosphere, leaving you to ponder the line between the paranormal and the harsh reality of the girls' disappearances.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
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