Dystopian
The Blood Trials
2022·448 pages
A young Black woman faces deadly trials in a racist, misogynistic society to become an elite warrior and uncover her grandfather's murderer.
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A young Black woman faces deadly trials in a racist, misogynistic society to become an elite warrior and uncover her grandfather's murderer.
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Blending fantasy and science fiction, N. E. Davenport's fast-paced, action-packed debut kicks off a duology of loyalty and rebellion, in which a young Black woman must survive deadly trials in a racist and misogynistic society to become an elite warrior. It's all about blood. The blood spilled between the Republic of Mareen and the armies of the Blood Emperor long ago. The blood gifts of Mareen's deadliest enemies. The blood that runs through the elite War Houses of Mareen, the rulers of the Tri...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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One explicit on-page sex scene midway through the novel.
Violence & gore
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Graphic battles, torture, gore, blood, dismemberment, and frequent deaths.
Profanity
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Recurring cursing and strong language throughout.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central blood gift magic blended with advanced technology.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present.
Political content
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Central themes of systemic racism, misogyny, classism, and inequality.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Family murder, grief, systemic racism, misogyny, and widespread violence.
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