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A review by chelsloukelly
A River of Royal Blood by Amanda Joy
4.0
4/5 Stars: ‘A River of Royal Blood’ (Book #1 of ‘A River of Royal Blood’) by Amanda Joy.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Romance, Magical Fantasy.
→ Trigger Warnings: Self-Harm, Blood Magic, Death.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
General Comments: An enthralling idea, inspired by North African traditions that subtly, but powerfully challenges our notions of power; history; and identity. Full of resonant themes: the enslavement of race; the prejudices that arise as a result; and the dangers of court politics. The sibling rivalry and complicated nature of The Queendom of Myre, and the world of Akhimar, is intriguing and full of immense tension.
Favourite Quote: ‘…freedom that could cost your life was just enslavement under a different name.’
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Romance, Magical Fantasy.
→ Trigger Warnings: Self-Harm, Blood Magic, Death.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★
General Comments: An enthralling idea, inspired by North African traditions that subtly, but powerfully challenges our notions of power; history; and identity. Full of resonant themes: the enslavement of race; the prejudices that arise as a result; and the dangers of court politics. The sibling rivalry and complicated nature of The Queendom of Myre, and the world of Akhimar, is intriguing and full of immense tension.
Favourite Quote: ‘…freedom that could cost your life was just enslavement under a different name.’
Time Read: Two Days.
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -