Blood over Bright Haven
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Narrated by:
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Moira Quirk
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By:
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M. L. Wang
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The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen.
For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic, fuelled by a mad desire to achieve the impossible: to be the first woman ever admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry.
When Sciona finally achieves her ambition and becomes a Highmage, she finds her challenges have just begun. Her new colleagues are determined to make her feel unwelcome – and instead of a qualified lab assistant they give her a janitor.
What neither Sciona nor her peers realize is that her taciturn assistant was not always a janitor. Ten years ago he was a nomadic hunter who lost his family on their perilous journey from the wild plains to the city. But now he sees the opportunity to finally understand the forces that decimated his tribe, drove him from his homeland – and keep the privileged in power.
At first, mage and outsider have a fractious relationship. But working together, they uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever – if it doesn’t get them killed first.
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- Christina
- 27-11-24
Amazing book!
Highly recommend, both story and narrator, this is the type of book I will be thinking about for years to come.
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- Sally galula
- 30-10-24
best book of the year
This might be my favourite 2024 read. The female rage, the complexity, the religious commentary and the passion for academia was all so delicious !
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- Kathryn E. Goldin
- 22-11-24
A dark fantasy about the price of status
In an icy world fraught with a violent blight that strikes with bloodcurdling consequences, the Kwen are an endangered species and Thomil and his remaining tribe seek sanctuary in the safety of the city of Tiran behind a Mage's barrier, but there are prices to be paid in making the journey...then in the city itself young student Sciona seeks to become the first woman to become a High Mage, and finds herself facing off against the establishment, where talent meets privilege and power. As Sciona's ambitions set her against her fellow High Mages, she is matched with a Kwen assistant, leading to a deeper questioning of the inequalities holding up the city's status and powering it's industries and prosperity. As she delves into academia of magic she discovers knowledge brings great responsibility.
A dark fantasy that grips from the outset, with a complex magic system that is novel and interesting, and a well drawn series of lead characters facing challenging situations and complex moral dilemmas. A story of the cruelty of civilization built on the backs of others.
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- Slava
- 20-11-24
Make magic dark again
Very entertaining read, full of flawed and complex characters and moral revelations that hold a fantastical mirror up to reality. Easy to follow but not always a dead giveaway. Would have preferred more of a conclusion to the romantic storyline, with the amount of set up given, however this might have compromised the pacing so I’m not too mad.
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- Dorothy
- 14-12-24
Outstanding
It’s hard to give a review of this book without giving away key details to the plot so, in short, you need to give this ago. It’s a thought provoking view of humanity and how organised religion will justify any actions in order to control the narrative.
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- David
- 31-10-24
Couldn't stop listening
I enjoyed this book a huge amount, the characters, the growth, the world and the story. The narrator does an excellent job with multiple characters and accents and really brought the book to life. 10/10 would recommend.
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- Tolulope
- 07-11-24
Loved it
What can I say. M L Wang produces another captivating manner. Fantasy academia that actually feels like academia with realistic introspection and realistically brutal and beautiful ending. Highly recommended
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- Nae
- 19-11-24
Loved
She is an auto bye author was excited to read this, loved this story and enjoyed listening to
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- Anonymous User
- 05-11-24
Read this
so much more than it initially seems. ML Wang is a genius. so so so good.
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- FL
- 25-11-24
What a great find
Thanks to Penguin for finding such skilled sorry tellers!So impressed…a fantastic tale told so intelligently with great dialogues so close to the realities of today…
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