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Blood Oath

Kayla Cunningham

3.58

In a world where magic is punishable by death, seventeen-year-old Allyria Pilar faces execution for saving a girl accused of witchcraft. Her only escape? A blood oath to the Death Dealer of Redbone, the king's most feared contract killer.

Forced to bind herself to him or die in the prison of Redvine, Allyria's fate takes a dangerous turn. Thrust into a brutal realm where survival hinges on combat, Allyria is torn from her home and trained under Cassius, the enigmatic Captain of the Death Dealer's immortal guard. Her goal: to win the deadly Elder Tournaments, a series of brutal trials that pit the most powerful fighters against each other, and earn her freedom.

But when the murder of a fae prince pushes the world to the brink of war, Allyria and the Death Dealer must join forces in a desperate bid to save their world—both human and immortal. As the stakes rise and the lines between duty and destiny blur, Allyria must navigate a war-torn land, confront her growing feelings for the Death Dealer, and decide where her true loyalties lie. Can Allyria rise to become the hero her world needs, or will she let it plunge into eternal night?

YA
Pages
658
First published
March 18, 2025
Language
English
Edition
Ebook
ISBN
9798886532487

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  • Finished June 3, 2025

    3.75 ⭐ rounded up! This totally pulled me in with its worldbuilding. The different races, magical creatures, and landscapes made everything feel so vivid and alive. I loved Allyria as the FMC. Her character development felt real and earned, and I was rooting for her the whole way through. The magic system was another thing that really stood out to me. It felt fresh and different from a lot of what I’ve read lately. It was detailed enough to be intriguing but still mysterious in all the right ways. That said, the romance didn’t quite hit for me. There were moments of chemistry and potential, but by the end it felt like it got fast tracked. I wanted more buildup and emotional payoff. It just didn’t feel like they had enough time together for where it ended. Still, this was a super engaging read with a lot of heart and imagination. I’m definitely interested in reading what happens next! Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an ARC!