Blood of the Gods
Book Two of the Ascension Cycle
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4.0 • 3 Ratings
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
'A great epic fantasy debut' James Islington on Soul of the World
With its memorable characters, vivid world-building and unique magic systems, Blood of the Gods is the powerful second novel in David Mealing's Ascension Cycle - perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Brent Weeks and Brian McClellan.
The battle for the city is over, but the aftermath of a revolution is never simple . . .
Sarine begins to experience visions, ones which make her dragon familiar sicker every day. Erris pushes toward conquest and the need to expand her territory and restore her power. And, exiled from his tribe, Arak'Jur apprentices himself to a deadly master.
Faced with the threat of a return to the days of darkness, the heroes begin to understand the depth of the sacrifices required from them. To protect their world, they'll have to stand and fight once more.
Praise for the Ascension Cycle:
'A magical book, almost overflowing with originality . . . Fascinating world, fun characters, and captivating magic' - The Quill to Live
'Tense enough to make your spine crack . . . This is one hell of a debut novel' - Bookworm Blues
The Ascension Cycle
Soul of the World
Blood of the Gods
Chains of the Earth
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This disjointed second Ascension Cycle epic fantasy installment (after Soul of the World) is overstuffed with concepts and characters. Predominantly, the story continues to follow street artist Sarine, tribesman Arak'Jur, and military commander Erris as they navigate their roles in the fight to represent the goddess of life. Sarine has the biggest part to play in the fight for power but is denied answers by her secretive and dying familiar, Zi. Meanwhile, Tigai, a nobleman of an eastern landmass that's unknown to the others, is captured, sold to powerful mages, and forced to train for the battle between the Houses, which is later revealed to be a test to determine the champions of the god of death in his era's fight with the champions of the goddess of life for control of the world. Mealing's use of the West as a symbol of peace and life and the East as a symbol of death and chaos is uninspired, and his use of Earth cultures to inspire those of his world is superficial, verging on stereotypical. Readers will finish this volume more bewildered than they started and will wonder how Mealing can possibly wrap up his sprawling story in just one more book.
