Bone Shop is a prequel novella to the Marla Mason novels by T.A. Pratt.

Plot:
16-year-old Marla has had it rough in her life so far and she’s ready to start fresh in Felport. By chance, she stumbles into a world filled with magic. And while she may not have an innate magical telling, she is stubborn enough to make up for that, as her mentor Artie quickly discovers. He takes her under his wing. Marla isn’t alone in working for Artie and learning from him, though – there’s also Daniel who becomes an important part of Marla’s life.

Bone Shop is a very enjoyable look at Marla’s youth and a nice read. Even though it is a prequel, I think it’s better not to start with it, but rather read it in publication order, as I did. That way, you’ll get the most out of it.

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A good read as is the rest of the series, and of special interest as it finally tells us how Marla got into her line of "business". ( )

Marla Mason is a kick ass heroine. She does what it takes to to be the top sorcerer in Felport. This book tells how Marla becomes a kick ass heroine.

We meet Marla at the tender age of 16, follow her through sorcerer training as an apprentice, and at the of 20 takes control of Felport.

Marla was true to form in this story - but a much younger, more loving Marla. I liked learning about Marla's past. But, it felt more like a series of short stories, short vignettes into Marla's past. I would have liked a longer story. ( )