Blood Scion

Name: Blood Scion
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SKU: 9780062954053
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By Deborah Falaye

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Summary

Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye follows a young girl named Sloane who discovers she is a Scion—descended from ancient Yoruba gods. Amidst a tyrannical war, she possesses a forbidden power that she must control as she navigates betrayal and decides her allegiance in a world that fears her kind. This taut fantasy explores themes of identity, power, and survival.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of mythology woven with exciting fantasy elements and strong, resilient protagonists. It offers a gripping narrative for young readers who appreciate stories of bravery, identity, and the fight against oppression, set in a richly imagined world.

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“Equal parts soaring fantasy, heart-pounding action, and bloody social commentary, Blood Scion is a triumph of a book.” —Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin

This is what they deserve.

They wanted me to be a monster.

I will be the worst monster they ever created.

Fifteen-year-old Sloane can incinerate an enemy at will—she is a Scion, a descendant of the ancient Orisha gods.

Under the Lucis’ brutal rule, her identity means her death if her powers are discovered. But when she is forcibly conscripted into the Lucis army on her fifteenth birthday, Sloane sees a new opportunity: to overcome the bloody challenges of Lucis training, and destroy them from within.

Following one girl’s journey of magic, injustice, power, and revenge, Deborah Falaye’s debut novel, inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, is a magnetic combination of Children of Blood and Bone and An Ember in the Ashes.

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Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye has been praised for its gripping narrative that intertwines magic, survival, and vengeance, set against a backdrop inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology. Reviewers highlight its thrilling action, complex characters, and thought-provoking social commentary on issues such as colonisation and identity. It's a dark and brutal tale, celebrated for its heart-pounding plot and the depth of its protagonist's journey, making it a compelling read for fans of epic fantasy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062954053

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 432

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Deborah Falaye Young Adult

About the Author

Deborah Falaye is a Nigerian Canadian young adult author. She grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, where she spent her time devouring African literature, pestering her grandma for folktales, and tricking her grandfather into watching Passions every night. When she's not writing about fierce black girls with badass magic, she can be found obsessing over all things reality TV. Deborah currently lives in Toronto with her husband and their partner-in-crime Yorkie, Major. Blood Scion is her first novel.