Good book but it's been so long I can't remember most of it. Somehow I missed giving the review for which I apologize

The concept of this story was amazing and well written! It was a very enjoyable read!

The character development is spot on, the pacing is well done and enough plot to keep you turning the page.

An excellent sequel for Bayou Born. We learn so much more about the characters,and the world of demons. I cannot wait to get the third book. The writing style kept me gripped from the beginning and all the way through. The intense relationship between Luce and Cole is unreal, and I really want to find out the conclusion of that. A fantastic story!

Having come across the first book in this series, Bayou Born, by accident, I will admit to now being totally hooked after reading Bone Driven.
I absolutely love the relationship between Luce and her little coterie of charun, although Thom is my favourite.
I am chomping at the bit to read book three.

Luce returns in the second installment of Edwards' new series The Foundling. Luce is trying to keep her two worlds apart; one is her nice quiet life of police and family, the other is her coterie, NSB and let’s not forget the demons trying to start the apocalypse.

Luce is considered an anomaly in this war because she appears to be herself while keeping the demon buried deep inside of her which has never happened throughout time. Cole and Luce are drawn to each other in a very magnetic way but Cole has deep-seated issues with Luce’s demon and Luce is trying to juggle her role within her coterie.

This is an original series with world dominance, demons, shifters and of course let’s not forget the measly humans. Edwards imagination is limitless and you will quickly be drawn into this story. Her writing is so easy to read and the love undertones of the story keep you wanting more

Thankyou to NetGalley, Little, Brown Book Group UK and Hailey Edwards for the opportunity to read Bone Driven.
This book is the second in the Foundling Series. I did have trouble initially getting into this novel until I realised there was a previous book. ( Bayou Born ). A quick download later, I was enthralled by the first novel in the series, then restarted Bone Driven.
What an awesome storyline. This series is so different to books I would normally read. I really enjoyed it, especially once I had devoured the first novel.
Bone Driven was engaging and the plot was well thought out.
Definitely well worth a read for fans of the Sci Fi / Fantasy genre.

This book is awesome. I've mulled it over and kept waiting to see if I could find something to pick apart. But I just can't. It is just that good. There are twists and turns. Character development that I never saw coming. I laughed I cried. Lawd did I cry and if I could have gotten my hands around this author's neck at one point I might have choked her lol. It is even better than the first one.

The bayou is burning, the battle is just beginning - and Luce Boudreau is smack in the middle of no-man's land . . .

Life as a cop in Canton Town, Mississippi, is never dull - particularly when hiding deep within you is a demon bent on the apocalypse. Luce is doing her best to pretend her two worlds aren't crashing into each other, but what should be a routine arson investigation takes a shocking turn when Luce discovers a link between the suspects and her own dark secrets. There's no turning back, even though her search for the truth threatens to burn her old life down around her.

Lines are being drawn in a war Luce barely understands, and she just might be on the wrong side of them. Now she must embrace her powerful destiny, or the ones she loves most will pay the ultimate price.

This book picks up exactly where the last one left off. This is important because there’s very little going over of older events. You should read this series in order.

In the last book, Luce’s house was trashed. I mean, dragon-sized demons will do that to a house. So she’s rebuilding and trying her hardest to keep her secret self hidden, but still keep her humanity.

SPOILER ALERT

I did not spoil this in the last review, but it’s integral to the plot…

Luce was found in the swamps as a kid, but it turns out the reason she has no memories of her past is because she has no past. At least, not an earthly past. She was a queen of a certain world, what we would consider demons, but they’re more like dragons, and she’s punched into our universe, our world, but instead of coming into our world as herself, as Conquest, one of the Four Horsemen, she was brought into our world as a child. She then grew up as a child. She’s about 25 now, and she’s just learned she’s the worst of the worst. She has no idea about demons, dragons, castes, any of it. But since she’s either going to destroy the Earth or save it from her sisters War, Famine, and Death, she’s learning fast.

In trying to keep her hold on who she, Luce, is, she’s learned that she’ll have to embrace Conquest inside, but she can’t let Conquest out for fear of destroying everything she holds dear.

She begins to understand, that while she is Luce, she is also Conquest. She has to reconcile that, but she’s also trying to feel out her new role as leader of her coterie. They need her. They’re bound to her, literally, and they need her attention and affection, just as she’s learning she needs theirs.

Meanwhile, there are some rather interesting murders happening in her small Mississippi town. Once she finds out that humans aren’t behind them, finding out who’s influencing them becomes priority number 1. She’s been recruited to work for an FBI type team that’s made up of only dragons/demons. She has no choice but to go, as she can’t stay near her friends and family without putting them at risk. And their safety becomes her number one priority.

Her father hasn’t recovered from the ending of the last book, so while she rebuilds their house, they stay with her father’s partner and his wife, Luce’s Uncle Harold and Aunt Nancy. This makes it harder to keep them safe. But it shows Luce some hard truths. She’s going to have to leave, and she’s going to have to lie to keep everyone safe. Luce spends most of this book lying. She’s lying to her partner and his wife, to keep them safe. She’s lying to herself that she can handle this alone. Facing the truths that she will be leaving not only her friends and family, but her old life is harder than she expected. But moving proves to be the best decision she can make in these circumstances.

Adam Wu is an interesting character. It turns out, he’s going to be her new partner. She doesn’t trust him, and I don’t either. That being said, I don’t think he’s a villain, or a bad guy, but he’s in that gray area of not quite hero, not quite not. I’m super intrigued by him, and I hope he has more page time next book.

I think the next book will be more of Luce moving on into the next phase of her life, but a lot of threads have been left hanging, so I don’t see her old life being left in the dust. I’m really excited to see where this journey takes her. If you like Urban Fantasy like Ilona Andrews, or Amanda Stephens, this is definitely up your alley.




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Picked this one up the moment I completed Bayou Born. In most reading experiences I need a day before diving into another book. For this series so far that wasn't the case. This series so far is very character driven that is the focus while the plot is helping us learn more of the characters.

It's a paranormal set in Canton, Mississippi so it's a small town atmosphere. A place where odd things get to happen in swamps or the woods. What I love so far is the consistency of the main character as she's growing into who she is or whatever she decides she is. I struggle with reading paranormal / urban fantasy because female protagonists often have unnecessary short fuses.

This book is a segue for Luce from her human life to her demon life. She struggles with guilt and balancing her two worlds. It's noted of her guilt when leaving her dad, and aunt/uncle when she's off with the group. Then, the guilt when she is with the group and not with her dad and uncle/aunt. While she struggles with this worlds collide in a tearful and horrible way.

She's lovey-dovey with her male coterie folk but isn't so much with Portia. I can't remember specifically but I believe portia and her have a different relationship. Then, she's now possessing Luce's bestie I feel this is not only a story builder but possibly away to keep her love-dovey way only with the men?

This one is more focused on Luce on being an active character. It felt like she was more present, not just a damsel in distress. I understand that she was under the impression that she was human..and violent things happening around her. Whereas in this one she's warming up to her new reality and present.

Since I read this right after reading the first one I cannot tell if you can read this one alone. Unlike the first one thought I do believe it'd be hard to read alone without the first in the series.

The romance is present but it's still not the major aspect of things going on. She wants to be with him when she's 100% certain it's not her being the person who captured him. There is more interaction with Rixton and Sherry (Love them!!), her dad and her uncle/aunt (love them!). We don't get a lot of interaction with her father due to the problems that happened in the first book. This goes for Portia and Maggie, too.

Once more it's hinted at that Miller is a terrible demon? Looks ugly? Can't control himself in his original form? But we do not see him in this way this book. That's something later on in the story or just something that will get touched on once in awhile.

Overall there is a fun story to be had while reading this. If you're wary about paranormal/ urban fantasy think this one is a good starting place. It's how you'd imagine the genre to be..but don't see it much.

Recommend? Yes

I am really enjoying this series and the interconnections between Luce and the Whitehorse crew and how she is coming to deal with the way that filling in the blanks in her past is throwing such a wrench into the life and family she'd made for herself. As we learn more of what is going on with the threat to the world, more interesting players with their own agendas are thrown into the mix, the result of all of the above kept me turning the pages, keeping my fingers crossed for things to turn out well for the likeable Luce and has me itching to get my hands on her next book now.

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One day I will learn how to savor a good book like a fine glass of wine. One day, but not today.

I inhaled this book with the fervor of one finding oxygen on a dying planet. It took me a few chapters to remember everything that was going on, but once I got my bearings, it was all systems go. And it was over far too quickly.

As the story begins, the clock is ticking on Luce’s days with the police force. At the end of the last book, she was forced into an agreement to go work for the demon task force of the National Security Branch of the FBI. She is a woman of her word, but it’s breaking her heart to walk away from her partner and the life she’s worked so hard to build. Before she turns in her badge, though, she’s got one more assignment–and it’s a tough one– a string of deadly arsons with no apparent common thread. She must work to figure out what’s behind them, all while juggling her sick father, her complicated relationship with her coterie, and her feelings for Cole. Oh yeah, and let’s not forget the looming threat of an attack by her sisters War and Famine.

The mystery is good and the big picture stuff is interesting, but it’s the dynamic between Luce and her coterie that makes this book so fabulous. I barely know where to begin. The thing with Mitchell, where he needs her to keep him in check. The easy, gentle friendship with Thom. Maggie–who is now sharing a body with Portia. And of course, Cole. Wow, this slow burn romance has me so wrapped around its finger. There is such a deep connection between Luce and Cole, but they’re both fighting it so hard. And the way she denies herself to give him his freedom gives me all the feels. He sees it; he knows it… and I’m telling you… one day it will be what makes him fall at her feet.

Luce’s new partner, Wu, fascinates me. He’s a man of so many secrets. And though Cole is and always will be the main man of the series, Wu has something undeniably charismatic going on. If the Epilogue is any indication, his backstory is going to be a game-changer.

I didn’t see any of the surprises coming, which was awesome, because I was never bored, even for one second. This is what urban fantasy should be: fresh, engaging, heart-pounding, and with just enough romance and longing to keep me up, thinking about it days later. It was every bit as good as I hoped it would be, and I am already desperate to read what happens next.

(P.S. This is not a standalone. Be sure to read Bayou Born first!)

Rating: A

The second book in the Foundling series, Bone Driven is a fascinating read that draws you in and refuses to let you go.

The characters in this urban fantasy are strong, compelling and endlessly intriguing, about the time you think you have them figured out, they add something new to the mix and you have more facets of their characters that hooks into your curiosity gene and ensures that you are gonna come back for more. Luce Boudreau, the heroine of the series certainly pulls readers into the story as she some mysterious depths that appeal to readers… well I really have to be honest and say all the characters seem to be that way. There’s not a lot of romance in the book, just hints and some sizzling chemistry between Luce and of her guys but there are lots of bonds and connections that are intriguing and capture reader’s attention.

The story is fast paced as there is never a dull moment to be found and there is lots of intrigue and surprises throughout the story to keep the readers on the edge of their seats and quite a few characters also add to the suspense as you try to determine if they are friend, foe or maybe they are sheep in wolf’s clothing and going to do a total about face one day in the future. The author made it easy to imagine each and every scene as they played out and brought them along with each of the characters to vivid life, so it was easy to become caught up in all the happenings and there was no way for me to put the book down, once I began.

On a side note, I haven’t read the first book in the Foundling series yet (which I will be remedying soon) and while I had no trouble figuring things out, I feel that they should be read in sequence to have a complete understanding of this unique and fascinating world and the events that led up to this book.

It was a pleasure to dip back into this world. Great writing and looking forward to reading the next one.

Another great book in the Foundling series. I couldn’t put it down. Loved that Lucy was getting closer to Cole and her coteries. A little sad at Lucy’s departure from the police department and her partner’s reaction to some events. Hopefully things will get back on track for their friendship. A new partner is shaking things up and we are getting closer to finding out who Ezra is. Can’t wait to see what comes next.

What do you do when your enemies have taken all that you hold dear? You get angry and team up with those who can help to get revenge, even if you are not sure that you trust them yet. This book gave us further character development and was action start to finish. It picked up right where the Bayou Born left off and I would recommend this read for the action as well as the love of family and all that you would do to protect it.

This book is more than it seems. Luce is a cop and enjoys her life and friendship with her partner. Apparently, she also houses a super demon that requires her to fight to maintain control. She has a group of protectors who slowly become her friends. Her relationship with her beloved partner is put at risk and she gets a new partner when she is forced to join a different division. All of the characters are multifaceted. I was saddened to see the book end and am looking forward to the next installment, which there must be because it really is that intriguing.

I am heartbroken. Luce is heartbroken. People I cannot name for fear of spoiling you are heartbroken. This book was a knife to the heart and it was still so good.

Luce knows some secrets now and she's prepared for some things. But she isn't prepared for any of this. Too bad the only thing she can do is keep going and do her best. Good thing she has people who support her in that.

As with the first book this book had one hell of an epilogue that had me screaming for answers to the new questions it posed. And this book continues the tradition of tossing tropes on their head until they form something new. It lived up to the excellence of the first book and I'm so much looking forward to the next.

#BoneDriven #NetGalley

I was not aware that this book was a sequel in a serie... i did try to read it tought, and i found it impossible to read and appreciate it if you have not read the first book. i will give it another try after i read the first book

Bone Driven by Hailey Edwards a five-star read that will drive you to read every page until the last. This is the second book in the Foundling series and if you haven’t read the first book go get it now and read it first, if you have read it, go back and read it now, as you will get so much more out of this book if you do. The love I have for this author is no small thing, I will admit that, but I enjoyed the first book in the series, but it wasn’t my all time favourite by the author, this one seems to have undone that, I don’t know if its that now we know everyone so much deeper and are more invested in the hurt and disappointment that some of the characters face in the story, but this book made it a much stronger series. Read this book get drawn into what has to be the opposite of typical small town life, every day is filled with adventure, I’m not sure I would be strong enough to live in Canton Town, Mississippi but I will tell you this life would never be boring. Luce Boudreau would make an awesome neighbour mind, can you imagine catching up over coffee or newspapers.

As you can see from my rating, I absolutely loved Bone Driven.  It picks up about a week after Bayou Born and we find Luce trying to put pieces of her life back together after beating off War.   Unfortunately Luce finds it's impossible to go back to the simple small town life she craves.  Not only is War still out there, but there are new Charun  everywhere she turned and even people she loves aren't immune to the evil that seems intent on awakening Conquest.

My heart broke for Luce in this book.  Not only do the losses continue to pile up around her, but it also seems that everyone wants a piece of her.  While Cole, Tom, Miller and Santiago want to protect and help her, they also need certain things from her that Luce doesn't entirely understand or isn't ready to give them.  Wu and Kapoor are both playing a long game that we don't yet understand but it can't be good for her or the coterie.  Maggie still loves her but also can't yet forgive her entirely for the choice that Luce made.  Her attempts to straddle both her existing and new worlds strains her friendship with Rixton to the breaking point and there is nothing she can say to fix it when deceiving him means keeping his family safe.

Luce's family is targeted again in the battle to bring forth Conquest.  How much more pressure will she be able to take before the guilt and pressure push her permanently into the cold space that will bury her humanity once and for all?

While I didn't have this issue,  a number of reviewers for Bayou Born had indicated that they struggled with the pacing.  Let me assure you, you will not have any pacing issues with Bone Driven.  The non-stop action and emotion had me glued to my kindle, I even snuck it out during a graduation ceremony.