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With nothing left to lose, he returns to his family's summer cabin outside the small mountain town of Roseland, Oregon, to try and find some sense of direction. The cabin should be empty. It's not.

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"Are we going on an adventure? Yes, yes we are! This is the sci-fi romance adventure you never knew you needed. TJ's characters are broken but they are so full of heart and hope that you will lose yourself entirely to their story and find that they will continue to remain in your heart long after you have finished.” ―Jennifer L. Armentrout,
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tor Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Feb. 4 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250890438
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250890436
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 472 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.86 x 3.18 x 21.84 cm
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  • Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2024
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    It's TJ Klune so of course it is. Such an adventure, so many beautiful moments and none of that stupid unnecessary angst where someone isn't honest about feelings
  • Reviewed in Canada on March 17, 2025
    The Bones Beneath My Skin is a refresh and republish of a coming of age sci-fi adventure my TJ Klune.

    Nate Cartwright is starting over. Heading to the cabin he once spent many happy childhood summers at. Nate’s parents recently died, he lost his job and the only family he had left doesn’t speak to him. He needed a break and some time to figure out what was next.

    Except Nate’s cabin isn’t empty when he gets there. He stumbles upon a man and his awkward of not a little strange 10 year old daughter who have taken refuge in his cabin. Their story is not fully believable but as the days go by, they learn to trust each other.

    The moment comes when their trust is put to the test. When government officials show up at the cabin and the three are forced to go on the run, Nate starts to learn more about Alex and Art. Art isn’t what she originally seemed and Nate is going to have to open his mind and his heart if he’s going to help bring her home.

    This is a sci-fi adventure with a bit of family and romance. This is set in the mid 90’s and has a Stranger Things vibe. If you’ve read this author, you will know to expect the unexpected. I really enjoyed this one, it truly has something for everyone. This was a 4 star read for me.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2020
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    I had heard good things about this book and read many positive reviews, so I went ahead and downloaded it. It took me a couple of weeks to get around to reading it, though, because I wasn't convinced it was my type of book, based on the synopsis. Once I started it, though, I could hardly put it down.

    This was a longer book than I've been reading these days, but the pacing was good, and I think the "surprises" were revealed and just the right times. The characters were very well written and, depite the subject matter, very believable and easy to identify There were many times that the story made me teary-eyed.

    Overall, this was a very well-written book with well-developed characters. It's the first book I've read by TJ Klune, but it certainly won't be the last.
  • Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2018
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    The thing I love about Tj Klune’s books is that, all his characters are so human. I can just feel all of their emotions. And I just love it. This story was all about sending a simple message. “You are never truly alone and that there is always hope”

    Without spoiling anything, Artemis Darth Vader is EVERYTHING! SHE IS MY BACON QUEEN! ❤️

    I feel like I could recommend this book to anything one who hasn’t read Tj Klune’s work and use it as a gateway to this man’s beautiful story telling. JUST READ IT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! Thank you Tj for another great book.
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  • Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2018
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    I loved this novel...the characters and unique storyline had me captivated. I found myself reading late into the night, not wanting to put the book down.

    TJ is an excellent storyteller and with every new book I’m more impressed. This story was awesome!

    It had discovery and adventure, suspense and danger...heartbreak and love. ❤️
    It finishes with a lovely HEA.
    I’ll definitely be recommending this book to friends and putting on my list to read again.

    A new fave!
  • Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2020
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    This was a fantastic read! If you're familiar with books that make you stay awake until 3am because you need to know how it ends, this is one of them. Very well done, TJ Klune!
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  • Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2025
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    Well, I will never buy another book by this author. The story in this one would have been one that I'd love to put in my Little Library because it's well told, interesting and has some great characters. BUT. The author, being queer himself (as stated in his bio blurb at the back of the book) felt it necessary to write in three and a half full pages of explicit description of the two main male characters having sex in a barn. The barn doesn't matter. I don't appreciate pornography in my books. Had I known this author wrote garbage like that, I would never have bought the book. So, people, be forewarned.
  • Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2025
    This paranormal MM romance will have you wishing for a grumpy ex-military man of your own.

    This reminded me a bit of "To Be Taught If Fortunate" by Becky Chambers, if there was a helicopter crash in it.

    I loved every bit of this book. Our main character Nate, is going through a mid-life crisis. His parents have recently died, he was fired from his job and is escaping to his family's remote cabin for a reset. When he gets there he finds a man with a gun and a curious ten year old girl who is so much more than she seems.

    This book is a non-stop adventure, while also being tender and loving. I love how Nate is trying to navigate the things that are going on around him, while also trying to unravel the trauma from his past.

    We have found family in the best way. Our 10-year-old Art provides the comic relief. And Alex, our grump ex-military soldier makes us work for his love and attention in a way that felt so authentic and real.

    Also, this is my first TJ Klune book with an explicit love scene and I LOVED IT. Give us more books with this please TJ.

    Read this if you love
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    🌟Road trips
    🌟Scary military car chases
    🌟Humvees thrown into helicopters
    🌟Tender MM romance
    🌟Devastating first kiss

    Read this book while road tripping across the US, eating bacon and looking at the stars.

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  • Emma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful... feel all the feels
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2025
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    Yet another fantastic and world immersive book from TJ Klune.
    I could not put this down and had to know how it ended. The characters all served a purpose and felt like they drove the story rather than the story dictating where their development went. This story took me on a roller coaster of all the emotions I possibly could have felt!
    So good I have ordered the sprayed edge hardback to re-read this... and I rarely buy hardbacks
  • Maartje
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 24, 2021
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    This is such a powerful book. It illustrates perfectly how humans react to anything that is alien, and the dangers that this reaction brings. It tells you to be kind, to listen, to be patient and not rush to judgement. I thoroughly loved it and highly recommend it.

    Trigger warning: this book contains descriptions of a suicide cult.
  • Aussie.Abroad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Klunificent
    Reviewed in Australia on October 27, 2018
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    Just when you thought an author couldn't keep getting better you read The Bones Beneath My Skin! Loved the development and most of all as a true believer in Louis L'Amour books along with Marshall Grover this one was bloody awesome. I liked that it was explained slowly and had a satisfying ending that was hopeful and optimistic. Read it you know you want to!
  • Kea
    5.0 out of 5 stars How I adore this book!
    Reviewed in Poland on March 14, 2025
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    After 'Wolfsong' I knew I'd read everything TJ Klune wrote. And I did. Most of them repeatedly. And I loved every single one of his books. This one is no exception. So sweet. So funny ("I was watching that!'). SO much feelings.
    And all those easter eggs! Big Eddie, Green Creak, Diva..
    They told him that this book is weird. Weird. And oh, of course it is. But in the most beautifull and wonderfull way. The best of weirdnest.
  • Loulow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
    Reviewed in France on February 27, 2025
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    Un livre magnifique, une histoire pleine d’humour, de rebondissements, d’amour et de larmes comme TJ Klune sait si bien les écrire !
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