A review by talknerdybookblog
Blood Gift by Vela Roth

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Representation: Biracial Heroine, Bisexual supporting character, Pansexual supporting character, gay supporting characters, Trans supporting character, POC supporting characters, Lesbian side character, Achillean side relationship

Safety Rating: Safe

• No cheating
• No OW drama
• Does have a lot of OM drama
- Cassia's human betrothed is using their betrothal - and her saint-like reputation - to help him win the crown, which includes the OM acting as if they're betrothed at most of the political events. It doesn't help that to get Cassia's sister on the throne, Leo and Cassia have to keep their relationship a secret.
• No pushing away
• No separation

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Blood-drinking
• Knife violence
• Murder
• Attempted murder
• Confinement
• Abduction
• Birthing scene

Ending:

HFN for the couple but cliffhanger for the plot. Cassia is FINALLY a Hespertine and has two of her ancient magics. Cassia's sister is now the QUEEN, although they have to fight off their father and the evil mages.