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Title: We Are Blood and Thunder
Author: Kesia Lupo
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
ISBN 13: 978-1408898055
Synopsis:
In a city where magic is feared and the dead are worshipped, life is overshadowed by a powerful and devastating storm cloud.
One young woman is running for her life. Another is trying to return home. Both are looking for a place where they belong.
But what Lena and Constance don't realise is that the storm cloud binds them. Without it, neither can get what she desires.
Review:
This book is told from the point of view of two very different women Lena, a young worker accused of magic and on the run, and Constance, a mysterious woman who has returned to the land Lena has fled from. With a storm cloud threatening the land both women will need to work out what is needed of them to save their home and themselves.
Lena was a lovely character, she was very sweet and kind despite her hard background but she could also be determined and brave. Constance was far more mysterious and secretive, it was interesting to see how different the women were yet they both shared a sense of determination. The world and magic system was very creative and could have been confusing if not handled as well as it was here. The twists and turns made for a story I just wanted to keep reading and I did not see some of the surprises coming as the book developed.
Overall I had a great time reading it and for a debut novel I found it a solid enjoyable read from a promising author.
This book is told from the point of view of two very different women Lena, a young worker accused of magic and on the run, and Constance, a mysterious woman who has returned to the land Lena has fled from. With a storm cloud threatening the land both women will need to work out what is needed of them to save their home and themselves.
Lena was a lovely character, she was very sweet and kind despite her hard background but she could also be determined and brave. Constance was far more mysterious and secretive, it was interesting to see how different the women were yet they both shared a sense of determination. The world and magic system was very creative and could have been confusing if not handled as well as it was here. The twists and turns made for a story I just wanted to keep reading and I did not see some of the surprises coming as the book developed.
Overall I had a great time reading it and for a debut novel I found it a solid enjoyable read from a promising author.
I gave this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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