The Scattered Bones
by Nicole ScaranoCategory
About this book
"I will love you until I am nothing but dust, and even then, I'll still love you." When a mysterious man known only as The Stranger promises to return Kaid to her, Sellah is tasked with finding each one of her love's scattered bones, his severed body hidden in the darkest corners of the realm. The quest is an impossible task, yet she must make the dangerous journey alone using only her faith and fight. But the tasks at hand are brutal. They're battles not easily won. Sellah doesn't care how treacherous the challenges are. She'll do whatever it takes because it was her fault Kaid was punished. Promised to the primordial goddess as a child, it was Sellah's sacred duty to remain pure and untouched. To be chosen as the goddess' vessel was the highest honor, one Sellah devoted her life to until the handsome thief Kaid broke into the temple. He obliterated her world, rewriting her future, and despite her vows, she couldn't resist the beautiful longing that ignited between them. Their forbidden friendship bloomed into a doomed romance, sending her and her beloved thief down a dark path of heartbreak, unspeakable danger, and a love that not even death could conquer. The Scattered Bones is a dark fantasy romance where reverse Orpheus and Eurydice meets the Lord of the Rings with female-driven video game-style quest vibes. It's filled with epic quests, slow-burn forbidden romance, fantasy gods, dangerous landscapes and beasts, found family, heartbreak, triumph, and a love that gives the heroine the strength to survive.
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What readers are saying
Sue HueWonderful Dark Romantasy Standalone
"Hooked in just a few pages. Loved this story. It’s dark and heart wrenching. Quick read but it’s written to put you in the depths of an epic story right from the start. Also the audio is top tier. ["
May 17, 2026 Verified Purchase
VickyVery compelling, dark and emotional standalone
"The Scattered Bones is a unique and very well-executed story. It’s a shorter romantasy standalone, but it still delivers a complete story with strong emotional elements and an interesting structure. The dual timeline was one of my favorite aspects. Seeing Sellah’s present-day quest alongside the gradual reveal of her relationship with Kaid added depth to the story and made the romance feel more impactful. Their love story is tragic and rooted in forbidden circumstances, which adds to the emotional weight. The relationship between Sellah and Kaid is emotional and deeply devoted, with strong themes of sacrifice, guilt, and forbidden love. Their connection feels genuine and impactful. The writing style is straightforward and easy to read, making this a quick but immersive story. I would definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy darker fantasy romance with emotional and tragic elements. ["
March 26, 2026 Verified Purchase