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Blood Over Bright Haven
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Blood Over Bright Haven

Blood Over Bright Haven
Blood Over Bright Haven
By:
M.L. Wang
  • Spice Scale
  • Number of books

    1 Published

  • KU

    ❌

  • Audiobook

    ✅

  • Series Status

    Complete

  • Interconnected

    N/A

  • Overall Rating

    Coming Soon

The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever, in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen.

For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic, fuelled by a mad desire to achieve the impossible- to become the first woman ever admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry.

When Sciona finally achieves her ambition and becomes a highmage, she finds her challenges have just begun. Her new colleagues are determined to make her feel unwelcome - and, instead of a qualified lab assistant, they give her a janitor.

What neither Sciona nor her peers realise is that her taciturn assistant was not always a janitor. Ten years ago, he was a nomadic hunter who lost his family on their perilous journey from the wild plains to the city. But now he sees the opportunity to understand the forces that decimated his tribe, drove him from his homeland, and keep the privileged in power.

At first, mage and outsider have a fractious relationship. But working together, they uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever - if it doesn't get them killed first.

Jamie’s review

This is such a beautifully written dark high fantasy, I really enjoyed it, even though I had to stare at the wall after. It's pretty dark.

Sciona is a baddie trying to prove herself as the only female highmage, reminded me a little of Lessons in Chemistry. Or my own career as a software engineer 😉

Her and her lab assistant Thomil learn the truth and cost of magic, then have to decide what to do about it. I wish there was more of a happy ending because I need more happiness in my life. But the characters and storyline make up for it.

If you're into women burning it all down and exposing corrupt governments, this one is for you 💪🏼🔥

This is such a beautifully written dark high fantasy, I really enjoyed it, even though I had to stare at the wall after. It's pretty dark.

Sciona is a baddie trying to prove herself as the only female highmage, reminded me a little of Lessons in Chemistry. Or my own career as a software engineer 😉

Her and her lab assistant Thomil learn the truth and cost of magic, then have to decide what to do about it. I wish there was more of a happy ending because I need more happiness in my life. But the characters and storyline make up for it.

If you're into women burning it all down and exposing corrupt governments, this one is for you 💪🏼🔥

Erica’s review

Erica hasn’t read this yet, it’s on her never ending TBR

Books in this series

  • Book 1

    of

    1

    A Shadow in the Ember
    Blood Over Bright Haven

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