Book Review for Hallowed Bones by Lucy Smoke

 

Sons of Salem #1

Hallowed Bones by Lucy Smoke

Published:  October 6, 2026 by St. Martin's Griffin

Genre:  Fantasy, Romantasy, Witches, Dark Romance

 

Taken from Goodreads:  The first in the Sons of Salem series— a seductive, dark why-choose romance filled with cursed bloodlines, secret societies, and a powerful heroine destined to save the coven.

Four cursed heirs. One forbidden witch. A desire that burns bright.

I was warned to stay away from the Sons of Salem. Not because they’re monsters—but because they’re broken enough to recognize one.

Ezra Bishop.
Cameron Goode.
Lyall Corey.
Reyes Scott.

And me—Haven Wardwell.

Legacies. Witches. Something far worse than myths.

Now that I’m here, there’s no telling what Now that I’m here, there’s no telling what the Dark Gods will ask for in return.

Ghosts haunt the corridors of Ipswich College, and if I’m not careful, I might just become one of them.

My Thoughts:  I thought I was, maybe, picking up a YA book but this is not YA.   It is a story that has steamy scenes, scary monsters, family secrets, and so much more.  The steamy scenes would be what makes it not a YA book. 

Hallowed Bones is part of a series and this book does end in a cliffhanger.   There is so much more to come for these characters and I cannot wait.   I enjoyed that Haven came to the school without knowing who she truly was.   Those who knew her history were there to support and guide her.   Nothing was easy, everything she learned just led to more questions.  

I am thrilled that I found a new series that I love.   I cannot wait for even more of these witches. 

Thank you St. Martin’s for a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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