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“An expertly crafted page-turner with unpredictable twists, steamy romance, and magical creatures.” —Kirkus
One hundred years. Tens of thousands of gladiators. And today, only one will rise…
Everything in the Kingdom of Arrow is a lie.
Leith of Grey thought coming to this new land and volunteering to fight in the gladiator arena—vicious, bloodthirsty tournaments where only the strongest survive—would earn him enough gold to save his dying sister. He thought there was nothing left to lose.
He was wrong—and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity.
All Leith has left is his battle-scarred body, fueled by rage and hardened from years of fighting for the right to live another day.
Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Everything he should hate. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a chance to win the coveted title of Bloodguard—and his freedom.
But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn’t come cheap.
Nor will his ultimate revenge…
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Abrat
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olivemich
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“Plot sounds like something I’d be super into but the execution just wasn’t there. This was a magical world with a million creatures but I don’t really understand how magic, species, or the world in general work here. Why does Maeve have to get married? Is it a gendered thing? But sexism doesn’t seem to be present in the rest of the books. Why are all their traditions super strict when they’ve had literally one monarch? The political intrigue was what drew me to the book but it seemed like the author was trying to add nuance to the villains but it just came off as afraid to commit. I also didn’t love the Insta-love aspect of this book, it didn’t feel believable.”Brittany N (Nittanynn)
Created 1 day ago
“wow, this book was messyyyyyyyyyyy. and not in a fun way. so many things made absolutely no sense. neither the romance nor the plot felt strong or compelling or even remotely well thought out. I can read and appreciate a lot, but this i only read because my bff started reading it and it turned into a spite read and ordered me to read it after her so we could yell about it together.”Sierra
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heatherlilia
Created 2 days ago“Let me start off by saying... this is purely a vibes based rating. The criticisms from other reviews are, for the most part completely valid... but I had fun and enjoyed reading this book regardless.
Like yes... were the MC's a bit instalovey & the dialogue a tad juvenile? Mmm yes. But was it also more corny than other popular romantasies out now like Fourth Wing? No.
Overall the MC, while slightly immature, was compelling and I liked all the political and climate change subtext spread throughout this book (even if the plot could have benefitted from some tightening up and the editor did not, all the way, do it justice). While some of the concepts and world building felt a bit loosey goosey, I understood what the author was tryiiiiing to say/convey.
The minor characters also stood out well and while the end was nothing surprising, it still felt like it paid homage to the original gladiator movie while introducing some original concepts (a multispecies magical world) and a unique spin on climate metacommentary.
Overall, don't go into this book expecting a 5⭐️ star read or literary masterpiece. Go into it expecting a brutal, bloody wild ride and a damn good time.”About Cecy Robson
Cecy Robson is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author.
As an immigrant of El Salvador with proud Nahua Pipil indigenous heritage, Cecy worked as a registered nurse for twenty-three years and is honored to have received multiple accolades for her writing. In her free time, Cecy creates magical worlds, heart-stopping romance, and young adult adventure.
You can find Cecy laughing, crying, and cheering on her characters as she pens her next story.
Connect with Cecy at CecyRobson.com.
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