The Last Bloodcarver is an amazing debut that has everything: A strong protagonist with unique and dangerous magic, murders, mystery, action, and a slightly dark atmosphere.
Nhika is a bloodcarver, her magic is misunderstood, instead of healing people judge her and see her as a monster that causes harm, she is in trouble when one of the most important men of Theumas is murdered and she is hired by her daughter to heal the driver, the only witnessr. Nhika has never had a chance like this, her magic is taboo and the coachman has serious injuries, there is a high chance that she won't be able to save him, but if she does, she could be in danger.
From the beginning it hooks you, the style is very vivid and you can imagine everything, the streets of the city, and the manor where Nhika will spend half of the story. The pacing at the beginning is slow, making you go deeper into the story, (as a bibliophile, I love the scenes in the library). I like how together with Nhika we are learning more about its magic and discovering secrets. But as the story progresses it gets faster and I can't stop from reading, so many things happen.
Bloodcarver magic is interesting, it’s very clinical, there are a few descriptions of anatomy, how the human body works, and how Nhika's power can transform, heal, or harm the body. It has a little vibe like Frankenstein, for YA, mixed with mystery and colonialism, part of the prejudice against bloodcarvers is classism and racism.
The end! The ending is not exactly a cliffhanger but it does leave you with a lot of thoughts about the sequel and what is going to happen. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, it was epic and I need the sequel now. About Bloodcarver powers, there is still a lot to discover, even among them, there are many myths, the second book will surely bring more mystery, answers, and plot twists
Read it if you want:
• A little of Steampunk
• Interesting Magic System
• Vietnam-inspired fantasy world.
• Action, twist and secrets
Nhika is a bloodcarver, her magic is misunderstood, instead of healing people judge her and see her as a monster that causes harm, she is in trouble when one of the most important men of Theumas is murdered and she is hired by her daughter to heal the driver, the only witnessr. Nhika has never had a chance like this, her magic is taboo and the coachman has serious injuries, there is a high chance that she won't be able to save him, but if she does, she could be in danger.
From the beginning it hooks you, the style is very vivid and you can imagine everything, the streets of the city, and the manor where Nhika will spend half of the story. The pacing at the beginning is slow, making you go deeper into the story, (as a bibliophile, I love the scenes in the library). I like how together with Nhika we are learning more about its magic and discovering secrets. But as the story progresses it gets faster and I can't stop from reading, so many things happen.
Bloodcarver magic is interesting, it’s very clinical, there are a few descriptions of anatomy, how the human body works, and how Nhika's power can transform, heal, or harm the body. It has a little vibe like Frankenstein, for YA, mixed with mystery and colonialism, part of the prejudice against bloodcarvers is classism and racism.
The end! The ending is not exactly a cliffhanger but it does leave you with a lot of thoughts about the sequel and what is going to happen. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, it was epic and I need the sequel now. About Bloodcarver powers, there is still a lot to discover, even among them, there are many myths, the second book will surely bring more mystery, answers, and plot twists
Read it if you want:
• A little of Steampunk
• Interesting Magic System
• Vietnam-inspired fantasy world.
• Action, twist and secrets