A review by sashawins
The Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport

adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thank you to HarperVogerus & Nia Davenport & B2Weird book club for suppling me with this amazing ARC for honest review.

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This is a well written and fast paced booked with elements of sci-fi and fantasy. I love the strong protagonist, Ikenna and her imperfection. 

Appreciate the topics discussed such as: prejudice, racism, class issues, identity, and acceptance.  The author, Nia Davenport does it in a way that is effortlessly.

Loved that there wasn't any romance at all!  The military academy / team building approach was great-- the action scenes were *chefs kiss* perfect. Because not everyone can write a action scene that lives you breathless.

Even the political nuances were seamlessly added into the story without being clunky. 

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and devoured it. I look forward to book 2!

🥳 Offical Release Day-- April 5th 2022🥳