His Mortal Demise
His Mortal Demise by Vanessa Le is set to be published by Roaring Brook Press on March 18, 2025. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The narrative continues the journey of Kochin, a heartsooth with the unique ability to heal wounds, as he grapples with the death of Nhika. Determined to defy nature, he seeks a way to bring her back to life, leading him to the battle-ridden island of Yarong, the ancestral home of heartsooths.
Readers will explore a richly crafted fantasy world inspired by Vietnam, where themes of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas unfold. As Nhika awakens in a manor-house and traces Kochin’s desperate quest, the story delves into the consequences of war and the lengths one will go for love. This dual-POV sequel promises to challenge characters’ morals and push their hearts to the limit, culminating in a gripping exploration of fate and resurrection.
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These Violent Delights meets Divine Rivals in the explosive finale to The Last Bloodcarver duology—with a riveting medical magic system and lush Vietnam-inspired fantasy world.
Kochin is a heartsooth—a rare being with the ability to heal any wound. Any wound, that is, except death.
Intent on defying nature and bringing Nhika back to life, Kochin keeps her body in a life-preserving casket and waits for a miracle. Stricken with grief and descending into madness, Kochin realizes the answer to his desperate quest can only lie in one place: Yarong, the lush yet battle-ridden island the first heartsooths called home.
Months later, Nhika wakes in a familiar manor-house, with Kochin nowhere to be found. As she traces his footsteps across Theumas, she discovers the haunting path he walked to bring her back, and a world changed by war.
When Kochin discovers the true and grisly way to resurrect a person from the grave, he must decide exactly how much he is willing to sacrifice, in order to reunite with the woman he loves…
Don’t miss this stunning dual-POV follow up to The Last Bloodcarver, where morals will be tested, hearts pushed to the limit, and fates determined once and for all. Vanessa Le’s jaw-dropping sequel is a bloody and luscious spectacle to be devoured in one sitting.
Praise for The Last Bloodcarver duology:
6 starred reviews
“A smart, lush, and utterly compelling read.” — Marie Lu, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Legend
“You’ll gasp, you’ll scream, you’ll cry, and you’ll be begging for the next book.” — Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights
“The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance.” — Axie Oh, New York Times-bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
“Obsession-worthy characters.” — Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We’re Meant to Find
“Absolutely captivating. This is one to be savored.” — Grace D. Li, New York Times-bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief
★ “Engrossing, moving, and intricately detailed.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Sharp and satisfying, this duology belongs in all….collections.” — School Library Journal, starred review
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