Where magic, romance, and The Hunger Games meet.
"Thirst for power makes people monsters far quicker than the insanity associated with love."
Running came easy to Carmen. When her hometown was destroyed, she fled. And now she was attempting to vanish under the gaze of the Chancellor of Arrebol. She thought that the most important thing in her life was survival at any costs, but she soon found out being on her own was deadly.
After being captured by a Night Merchant and sold to a faraway land, Carmen managed to escape and return home. But her reprieve is short-lived when it became clear that she would still face the brutality of the Blood Tournament.
To make matters worse, a marriage announcement threatened to shatter any hope of a normal life. As she struggled to keep her head above water in a world full of intrigue and betrayal, she discovered that even her closest peers were not who they seemed.
In a world where trust was a rare commodity, survival was never guaranteed, and danger lurked around every corner, Carmen's only way out was forward.Be captivated by Carmen's story as it intertwines with classic themes of social status and courage to survive against all odds. This is perfect for fantasy romance fans looking for just the right amount of steam and their next slow-burn couple.
NOTE: This series is upper YA/NA and will have moderate steam as the series progresses. There are some instances of violence, language, and mature situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.
Daniela A. Mera has created a unique dystopian world where blood magic reigns, Elites are forced into arranged marriages, and no one can be trusted. Fantasy and dystopia meld together seamlessly in this first installment of The Blood Tournaments. It's a must-read! - Elayna R. Gallea, author of Tethered: Book 1 of the Binding Chronicles
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
"Thirst for power makes people monsters far quicker than the insanity associated with love."
Running came easy to Carmen. When her hometown was destroyed, she fled. And now she was attempting to vanish under the gaze of the Chancellor of Arrebol. She thought that the most important thing in her life was survival at any costs, but she soon found out being on her own was deadly.
After being captured by a Night Merchant and sold to a faraway land, Carmen managed to escape and return home. But her reprieve is short-lived when it became clear that she would still face the brutality of the Blood Tournament.
To make matters worse, a marriage announcement threatened to shatter any hope of a normal life. As she struggled to keep her head above water in a world full of intrigue and betrayal, she discovered that even her closest peers were not who they seemed.
In a world where trust was a rare commodity, survival was never guaranteed, and danger lurked around every corner, Carmen's only way out was forward.Be captivated by Carmen's story as it intertwines with classic themes of social status and courage to survive against all odds. This is perfect for fantasy romance fans looking for just the right amount of steam and their next slow-burn couple.
NOTE: This series is upper YA/NA and will have moderate steam as the series progresses. There are some instances of violence, language, and mature situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.
Daniela A. Mera has created a unique dystopian world where blood magic reigns, Elites are forced into arranged marriages, and no one can be trusted. Fantasy and dystopia meld together seamlessly in this first installment of The Blood Tournaments. It's a must-read! - Elayna R. Gallea, author of Tethered: Book 1 of the Binding Chronicles
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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