A River of Royal Blood
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Average rating3.8
Sixteen-year-old Eva is a princess, born with the magick of blood and marrow--a dark and terrible magick that hasn't been seen for generations in the vibrant but fractured country of Myre. Its last known practitioner was Queen Raina, who toppled the native royalty and massacred thousands, including her own sister, eight generations ago, thus beginning the Rival Heir tradition. Living in Raina's long and dark shadow, Eva must now face her older sister, Isa, in a battle to the death if she hopes to ascend to the Ivory Throne--because in the Queendom of Myre only the strongest, most ruthless rulers survive.
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2 primary books#1 in A River of Royal Blood
A River of Royal Blood is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2019 with contributions by Amanda Joy.
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Whoa, I loved this! Couldn't put it down, so I read it in one day. I just NEEDED to know what was happening.
Can't believe I waited this long to read it!
Addictive story set in a beautifully crafted world with great characters.
SO GOOD!
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
Rounded up to 4
A beautiful world filled with legends and myths that affect the cultures of the place. Wonderful worldbuilding–favorite thing was the different stories of the original races and the queen. I thought the magic system was interesting. All in all, I just wanted more. More action, more romance, more descriptions, and definitely more character development.
Great final reveal. Loved it. Really interested to see where it goes next.
After reading a slew of underwhelming new releases, I am SO glad this book came into my life. This world is vivid, the characters complex, and it does not easily succumb to many typical YA fantasy tropes. I could NOT stop reading, the action and plot keeping me turning the pages while the writing and relationships propelled much of the drama. I was also so impressed by Joy's careful handling of race, colonialism, and systemic oppression. If you like Laini Taylor's Daughter of Smoke and Bone series, you will love this. I am SO excited for the next one!
