Blood Bound: A Novel (Cursed Covenant)
An instant New York Times bestseller!
“Original, sexy, pulse-pounding romantasy fun.” —Sable Sorensen, USA TODAY bestselling author
A debut high-stakes fantasy romance trilogy set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between rival witches and dragon riders as they battle to control the source of all magic in their kingdoms. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, the Throne of Glass series, and Red Queen.
You duel or you die.
Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed by a centuries-old covenant to duel the heir to the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic: the Heart. And now Astrid’s time is up. She is heading into enemy territory to face Prince Zryan, the most powerful dragon rider in eons, with only her familiar, her potions, and her wits to aid her. She is going to die, and any chance her queendom has of curing the Blight that’s ravaging the lands and killing her people will die with her.
Meanwhile, deep in dragon country, Skylar and her travelling troupe arrive in Vatra’s capital, ready to profit off the legions of spectators swarming to the city ahead of the duel. She despises the royals and all they stand for, especially as the King’s guard murdered her mother. But when her best friend disappears, suspected to have been taken in the conscription, her search takes her closer to the royals than she ever could have imagined.
As the duel looms over the kingdom, Skylar and Astrid’s fates intertwine. They must battle a growing rebellion, their inner demons, and ultimately, those they love most, to determine if together they will save—or doom—their world.
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Community Reviews
I did not expect to like this as much as I did but it was soo good! I even got teary eyed in a few parts and if you know me, I dont get teary eyed.
This book has dragons, witches, magic, talking magical animal familiars, yearning, and friendship. I thought I knew where the story was going and kept waiting for that mate mark to show up. It totally didnt happen how or with who I expected. I was surprised at who wont be making it to book 2. I loved the different personalities for the FMCs although I did get a bit annoyed at Astrid (could have been the narrators voice tho). Definitely looking forward to book 2.
Fav quote: I chose you, he says quietly. Tonight I choose you over my own people. Place you above everyone, above everything ive been working for. I chose you, I choose you now, and I will choose you again. He presses his forehead to hers. We are not enemies.
