Fabulous cliffhanger! The sneak peek of Amanda Joy’s A River of Royal Blood immediately hooks readers who love young adult fantasy novels. The world-building is adroitly woven into the exposition the narrator Evalina begins her adventure. The dramatic conflict is quickly established because in the Queendom of Myre, all daughters of the reigning queen become rival heirs who have to fight their sister(s) to the death to become queen. All of the ingredients of a successful fantasy book are included in Joy’s novel: magical beings, transportive dancing, and magical tattoos
One element that I am particularly interested to see developed is the lush worlds where people’s skin and eyes are all colors of the rainbow. This element of the plot leads me to believe that there are potent subtexts that explore women’s identity, power, and race. I am incredibly excited to continue reading this delicious debut book!
One element that I am particularly interested to see developed is the lush worlds where people’s skin and eyes are all colors of the rainbow. This element of the plot leads me to believe that there are potent subtexts that explore women’s identity, power, and race. I am incredibly excited to continue reading this delicious debut book!