
"Not Even Bones" plunges readers into a morally complex world where Nita, a skilled dissector of supernatural beings, helps her mother run a black market business. The story takes a dark turn when her mother brings home a live specimen, a terrified teenage boy, forcing Nita to confront her complicity and decide if she can continue down this path. This book is a gripping, fast-paced fantasy thriller that explores themes of identity, morality, family loyalty, and the line between right and wrong. Parents should be aware of the mature content, including discussions of dissection, violence, and the exploitation of sentient beings. It's best suited for mature middle schoolers and young adults, despite the publisher's broad age range, due to its intense themes and graphic implications.
Nita doesn t murder supernatural beings and sell their body parts on the internet her mother does that. Nita just dissects the bodies after they ve been acquired. Until her mom brings home a live specimen and Nita decides she wants out; dissecting a scared teenage boy is a step too far.