N. E. Davenport – Cannonball Read 17

This book was wild.

The Blood Trials (The Blood Gift Duology, #1) by N.E. Davenport

September 6, 2022 by narfna 2 Comments

This is most definitely adult fantasy. It is very, very adult, and not in the sexy way (though there is a pretty good sexy scene in here). Nope, it’s adult more like in the gory, stomach-turning way (though these scenes are spread out). So be prepared for that. But this was a very promising debut! Not everything worked perfectly for me, but I was very compelled by the story, and read this not-small book in about two days flat. This is a hybrid fantasy/science fiction […]

“We do not bend. We do not break. We do not bow. We do not yield.”

The Blood Trials by N. E. Davenport

April 4, 2022 by llamareadsbooks 2 Comments

WOW. I was initially drawn to the cover (do I have a thing for hot strong women holding pointy weapons on covers? yes, yes I do) and intrigued by the blurb, but I tried to keep my expectations low. That was completely unnecessary as this is easily one of my favorite books so far this year. Full of action, a flawed-but-trying heroine, and lots of twisty intrigue, it’s impossible to put down. The night before she graduates from the Mareen Republic’s premier military academy, Ikenna […]

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