In "The Jade Bones" by Lani Forbes, a young woman named Clariss is confronted by a world where the balance between life and death is delicately maintained by ancient beliefs and rituals. As tensions rise between her homeland and neighboring territories, Clariss must navigate a web of political intrigue and familial expectations. When she discovers her own hidden powers, she must choose between tradition and the truth about her heritage. With the fate of her people hanging in the balance, Clariss embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, and sacrifice, ultimately challenging the very nature of beliefs that have shaped her world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Age Of the Seventh Sun .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Blackstone Publishing .