The Blood Trials (The Blood Gift Duology, Book 1)

Name: The Blood Trials (The Blood Gift Duology, Book 1)
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)

N. E. Davenport

Apr 2022 · The Blood Gift Duology Book 1 · HarperCollins UK

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Blending fantasy and science fiction, N.E. Davenport’s fast-paced, action-packed debut kicks off a duology on loyalty and rebellion, in which a young Black woman must survive deadly trials in a racist and misogynistic society to become an elite warrior.

Perfect for fans of RED RISING and AURORA RISING

It’s all about blood.

Blood spilled long ago between the Republic of Mareen and the armies of the Blood Emperor, ending all blood magic.

Now there is peace in the Republic – but there is also a strict class system, misogyny, and racism. Her world is not perfect, but Ikenna survived in it. Until now.

With the murder of her grandfather, Ikenna spirals out of control. Though she is an initiate for the Republic’s deadly elite military force, Ikenna has a secret only her grandfather knew: she possesses the blood magic of the Republic’s enemies.

Ikenna throws herself into the gladiatorial war games at the heart of her martial world: trials that will lead her closer to his killers. Under the spotlight, she subjects herself to abuse from a society that does not value her, that cherishes lineage over talent – all while hiding gifts that, if revealed, would lead to execution or worse. Ikenna is willing to risk it all to find out who killed her grandfather...

So she can end them.

Magic, technology, and rebellion meet in this stunning debut – part one of a duology that sees a young Black woman rise through misogyny and racism to become an elite warrior.

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4.8

4 reviews

Jenna Harla

May 1, 2023

This is sick! Well written with a story with such aggressive momentum. Perfect style for the subject matter! The author has done a brilliant job of realising her vision for this character...and the character's story.

L MAC

May 1, 2023

Fantastic! I miss the characters already and can't wait for book 2. There is intrigue, revenge, action and found family. I enjoyed every minute.

bitta

April 1, 2023

loved it. fast paced and great world building. the author laid out descriptions efficiently without overwhelming readers. Could not put the book down. I loved loved loved it! highly recommend reading!

About the author

Nia "N.E." Davenport is the Science Fiction/Fantasy author of The Blood Trials and its sequel (Harper Voyager). She attended the University of Southern California and studied Biological Sciences and Theatre Arts. She also has an M.A. in Secondary Education. She teaches English and Biology to amazing students. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys vacationing with her family, skiing, and being a huge foodie. She’s an advocate for diverse perspectives and protagonists in literature. You can find her on Twitter @nia_davenport, or on Instagram @nia.davenport, where she talks about binge-worthy TV, killer movies, and great books. She lives in Texas with her husband and kids.

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