Velvety-smooth storytelling and an entrancing magical world.
Bloodborn by birth and duty-bound by choice, Meara swore her oath to the Order at the tender age of thirteen. The commission to protect the mortal realm became Meara’s life and passion, though many years of bloodshed have taken a toll. Lately, King Iain’s demands have become increasingly obsessive in pursuit of something valuable that was taken from him. The unrelenting brutality of her assignment leaves Meara questioning her resolve as a knight under Iain’s oppressive hand and the honor of the Order. A cruel public execution of some faerie prisoners illuminates truths that Meara either couldn’t see before or refused to believe. Now, her defiance puts her in opposition to the vengeful monarch, leaving her with no choice but to abandon the only existence and purpose she’s ever known. Before she has a chance to escape, Meara is compelled into service by an unlikely agent. Her life is the only thing she has left to give and this young woman is struggling to find any value even in that, so Meara charges ahead on a quest that will assuredly put her in grave danger. She finds herself at the center of a prophecy and on the edge of a darkness that threatens to destroy mortals, fae, and every other creature in the known worlds.
If you enjoy velvety-smooth storytelling and an entrancing magical world, Blood of Fire is a novel you won’t want to miss! The worldbuilding is breathtaking, laid out for readers organically and revealed in step with Meara’s journey. Character motivations and critical plot points are woven seamlessly into the tale, allowing audiences to explore sentient forests, war-torn provinces, and hidden realms. Guilt weighs Meara down and secrets torment her mind, but resolve drives this dynamic protagonist. Uneasy alliances with a host of mythical creatures keep readers engaged while the eye-opening journey sets a brisk pace. “The moon came sailing over the sky, arbitress of all it surveyed, a softer, more tender version of the sun.” This is but one of countless examples of prose that is thoughtful and poetic, harmonizing an expansive fantasy story with elegant word choice. Such a graceful balance is even more impressive when you consider the sheer variety of fabled creatures the author expands upon. From dreadful headless horsemen to unlucky leprechauns, Blood of Fire entwines timeless folklore with dark fantasy into an epic adventure.
