This is an intricate tale set in a world where fae are real, possession is a thing, and unicorns run rampant. Two brothers, set against each other since childhood, are tested in increasingly horrific ways. As fan of urban fantasy and sci-fi, this story ran a little too much into the horror genre for me. That said, the writing was excellent and the author did a great job of establishing a world and weaving an interesting story.

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

This book was incredibly strange yet delightful to read, it started off with Retz waking up from slumber to being attacked by a 'unicorn with teeth that wouldn't be out of place on a shark'. Which to me is not normally how unicorns are viewed which I absolutely adored. The story then goes deeper to find that he is inhabited by a demon named Nalem who has power to control bones, which is pretty nifty. I really enjoyed reading this book and this author has a way with words and description. I do recommend this book, just to have a read of something comical and mildly serious

I'm going to be honest I didn't think I could finish this book but I'm glad I did! OMG! Buckle up and hold on for the ride! It's a fantasy with a lot of twists.

Bones and Bourbon was an interesting read. I was a little put off by some grammar mistakes in the opening chapter; however, that improved, and I was then able to get into the tale. I particularly liked the originality of the story, which featured creatures outside the normal paranormal pantheon. I'm not sure whether the author intended me to feel this way, but my favourite character was actually Nalem. Then again, I am often drawn to the bad boys! The plot was action-packed and humorous. Once or twice I wondered if there were too many characters, with too much going on for us to appreciate it all fully, but on the whole the balance worked. Overall, it was a gripping and satisfying read, and the ending certainly left things open for a sequel, which I would definitely want to read. I am intrigued by Nalem's backstory and would love to learn more about what he has planned. If you are looking for a fun MM fantasy read, check out Bone and Bourbon.

This was a well written humours adventure. However, it was sadly just to much sci-fi and fantasy for me. Stick to one community, or one realm or type of beings - don't smush them all together in high hopes unless they are converging together for a reason.
I did enjoy the fact there was very little, if no, romance.

*~~*ARC kindly provided to me for an honest review *~~*

- Review to come

Review originally posted on my blog with added content on Mikku-chan / A world full of words

3.5 stars only because there wasn't any romance. I really liked the main 4 characters but I have to say I really loved Nalem. Retz who is hi-jacked by Nalem, Jarrod the hunter brother and his amnesiac boyfriend Farris. Alexander, the brother's father, & the Harvester, Nalem's father, not so much. I would have liked a little more world building. We have quests, curses, evil unicorns and a evil paranormal who is kidnapping other paranormals and showing them off in a zoo/circus like conditions and selling some to the highest bidder. There were several places that made me laugh out loud. Things don't seem settled by the end of the book and feels more like this is the beginning to a series. If so, I would continue on as again I really liked the characters.

This book is so very confusing.
It starts off the guy wakes up while driving and has a amputated unicorn head gnawing on his arm... Am I tripping balls? Or is he? Then it turns out he's possessed by *something* I'm not quite sure what.

Getting theough that mess, I thought I could like Retz, he seems kind of funny,but then this error happened and I'm completely like "WTH is going on!?"
I'm brow is so furrowed I'm getting a headache. So here it goes:
Location 100 - 2% Retz's mother, Etica is reading him a note that his possessor, Nalem, wrote to her about taking her son for a joyride. (creepy)
Then in location 272-6% Retz goes on to say he hasn't seen or spoken to Erca, his mother in 10 years. He was JUST on the phone with her last chapter!!

I'm sorry, but this book needs some editing, that's a pretty major deal breaker and I'm pretty sure there's going to be a lot of confused people when they read that.

This is, unfortunately, a DNF for me.
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This one jumped ahead of 10 other books so first impression was damn good from the blurb. The title jumps out and there’s a lot going on in the cover artwork. So yeah I happily jumped to read this one. From the words attacker and unicorn head, I was hooked. Nalem had me in stitches and that was only the first chapter. The plot is genius and the character creation more so. Nalem the psychopath stuck in another body. Retz hi-jacked and stuck with the fallout, Jarrod the hunter brother and his amnesiac boyfriend Farris. Each one brought more than their own share to the story. Immediately I loved Nalem and Retz. Jarrod took a bit of getting used to since he was classic drunk and his gender confused me for a while. But by the end I felt the same about all four.

I loved how many unicorns died in this story. My mom loves em so everywhere I look damn unicorn stuff. The bone thing was awesome. Creepy but awesome. I don’t think there was a single thing I didn’t like about this story. Strong themes of family and estranged relationships between parent and child. Plenty of violence, crossing, double crossing and strangeness. The harvester was my second favourite character. I wanted to see what Erika would do to Nalem. A lot of unanswered questions so really hoping there is more. Even better than I expected.

A well-written humorous action adventure! 'Bones and Bourbon' begins with two seemingly separate quests which reunite the Gallows brothers before long; though with opposing goals. Various supernatural creatures are featured in this hysterically funny tale of the brothers' misadventures.

Perfect for fans of Christopher Moore!

Look for 'Bones and Bourbon' releasing April 23rd.

I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s.