In a world where magic is intertwined with sacrifice, the protagonist faces a daunting choice that could alter their fate forever. As they navigate the complexities of power and the consequences of their actions, the narrative explores themes of sacrifice, moral dilemmas, and the true price of magic. With tension rising and stakes higher than ever, the story delves into the depths of human ambition and the lengths one will go to achieve their desires.
To be bound by blood is to be bound forever - but who can you trust, when everyone has their own agenda? Sophie may have broken the Delville curse and gained temporary control of her powers, but the clock is ticking. She can't become a sworn Bloodlender - a blood magician blessed by the Old Gods - until she finds her missing father, and failure isn't an option. When trouble arises in Vichy, Sophie flees to Switzerland and encounters the Vessel, a secret community dealing with a crisis of its own. Several young Bloodlenders have disappeared and rumours are circulating of a fate worse than death. As her new friends vanish one by one, Sophie must confront her fears and venture into the heart of danger, where the answers she seeks lie in wait. But the truth isn't always pleasant... and the past is fast catching up. Can she save herself and her loved ones before someone else seals her fate?
Bloodlender is the gripping first installment in The Bloodlender Trilogy, a dark young adult fantasy tale that blends myth, magic and suspense.