Blood Scion
Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye is a young adult fantasy novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in April 2023. This 432-page book follows the journey of fifteen-year-old Sloane, a Scion with the ability to incinerate enemies at will, as she navigates the dangers of a world ruled by the oppressive Lucis regime. With her identity putting her life at risk, Sloane is thrust into the Lucis army on her birthday, where she sees a chance to confront her oppressors from within.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of magic, injustice, and revenge, drawing inspiration from Yoruba-Nigerian mythology. The story presents Sloane’s struggle against a brutal system while exploring her powers and identity. Blood Scion combines elements of action and adventure with a coming-of-age tale, making it a compelling read for those interested in fantasy and multicultural narratives.
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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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