An enthralling debut perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone set in a North African-inspired fantasy world where two sisters must fight to the death to win the crown.
Amanda Joy has an MFA from The New School, and lives in Chicago with her dog Luna. You can find her on twitter and Instagram at @amandajoywrites.
Praise for A River of Royal Blood:
★ "Joy's debut has all the trappings of a riveting
fantasy novel: enviable world building, elements of magic, and
scintillating glimpses of a powerful backstory...not to mention a
slow-burning romance sure to get readers swooning...Gripping
political intrigue and cinematic action." —Booklist, starred
review
"A sibling rivalry like nothing you’ve ever read before. Joy
weaves a dark yet delicate treatise on race, heritage,
and power whilst never losing that addictive ‘just one more
chapter’ allure. I devoured it in one sitting!" —Natasha
Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of
Paper and Fire
"A dark and bloody delight of a debut, Amanda Joy's A River of
Royal Blood is a seductive tapestry of extraordinary magick delving
into the terrifying lengths we will go to claim our destiny."
—Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The
Belles
“The world of this book is fascinating, the characters and their
relationships are compelling, and that plot twist—wow! Readers of
fantasy will enjoy it immensely.” —VOYA
“A surprising twist and multiple unsolved mysteries will leave
readers looking forward to the next book. . . A compelling debut.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“[A] fast-paced magical adventure. . . Filled with mythical
creatures, ancient traditions, sibling rivalries, political
intrigue, and epic world-building, this book stands out as a
masterful adventure.” —School Library Journal
“Joy creates a complex, intriguing fantasy world. . . [Readers]
will enjoy exciting fight scenes and a variety of abilities
reminiscent of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling trilogy.” —The Bulletin
of the Center for Children’s Books
“[This] engrossing, North African–inspired series opener draws
effectively on real-world prejudices to inform [a] richly created
universe.” —Publishers Weekly
“A dark and complex fantasy of bloodlust and rich imagination. . .
Fascinating characters, both regal and warrior-like, fill the
narrative, and the pageantry is richly detailed in a swirling
cacophony of colors, dance, and swordplay...This first book in a
series is riveting...[and] will leave readers wanting more.”
—School Library Connection
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