Forged by Blood (The Tainted Blood Duology, Book 1) (Hardback) - Ehigbor Okosun
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The first book in an action-packed, poignant duology inspired by Nigerian mythology
The first book in an action-packed, poignant duology inspired by Nigerian mythologyDemi just wants to survive: to avoid the suspicion of the nonmagical Ajes who occupy her ancestral homeland of Ife; to escape the King's brutal genocide of her people - the darker skinned, magic wielding Oluso; and to live peacefully with her secretive mother while learning to control the terrifying blood magic that is her birthright.
But when Demi's misplaced trust costs her mother's life, survival gives way to vengeance. She bides her time until the devious Lord Ekwensi grants her the perfect opportunity - kidnap the Aje prince, Jonas, and bargain with his life to save the remaining Oluso. With the help of her reckless childhood friend Colin, Demi succeeds, but discovers that she and Jonas share more than deadly secrets; every moment tangles them further into a forbidden, unmistakable attraction, much to Colin's - and Demi's - distress.
The kidnapping is now a joint mission: to return to the king, help get Lord Ekwensi on the council, and bolster the voice of the Oluso in a system designed to silence them. But the way is dangerous, Demi's magic is growing yet uncertain, and it's not clear if she can trust the two men at her side.
A tale of rebellion and redemption, race and class, love and betrayal, FORGED BY BLOOD is epic fantasy at its finest, from an enthusiastic, emerging voice.
About the Author
Ehigbor Okosun (Eh-hee-bor Oh-koh-soon), or just Ehi, is an Austin-based author who writes speculative fiction, mystery thrillers, and contemporary novels for adult and YA audiences. A British private school survivor turned Nigerian-American immigrant, she hopes to do justice to the myths and traditions she grew up steeped in, and to honour her large, multiracial and multiethnic family. She is a graduate of the University of Texas with degrees in Plan II Honours, Neurolinguistics, and English, as well as Chemistry and Pre-Medical studies and is a Cynthia Leitich Smith Mentorship Award finalist. When she's not reading, you can catch her bullet journalling, gaming, baking, and spending time with her loved ones.
- Contributor:
- Ehigbor Okosun
- Imprint:
- HarperVoyager
- Publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Release Date:
- 17 Aug 2023
- Number of Pages:
- 400
- Binding:
- Hardback
- ISBN13:
- 9780008615895
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