The book received mixed reviews from critics, and was also praised for its disability representation, owing to the character Ellis having chronic pain in the story.

The business was inherited after the deaths of their parents, and has been suffering as a result of reanimated corpses, known as "bone houses", coming to life and antagonizing people.

"[6] Kirkus Reviews was more mixed about the book, stating, "the journey is slow to get started, the numerous attacks and fight scenes with bone houses grow tedious, and the twists are predictable, but nonetheless this Welsh-inspired story is haunting and compelling."

[7] Canadian-based critic Literary Lion provided a more neutral review, saying, "The Bone Houses is a beautiful story about loss and letting go.

The base plot is a bit formulaic and I didn’t feel much for the romance but both Aderyn and Ellis are wonderful characters and the ending is supremely satisfying.