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With Blood Upon the Sand
by Bradley P. Beaulieu
I received a copy of this book from the author/publishers in exchange for an honest review.
In this book Ceda, our protagonist, is continuing her mission to undercover ways of killing the corrupt, powerful and seemingly immortal 12 Kings of Sharkahai. She continues her journey training with the Blood Maidens, while getting closer to the kings and figuring out their weakness.
I enjoyed this book just as much, if not more, as the first in the trilogy. I was able to jump straight back into the world and I was able to follow along with the plot and all the characters as if I'd just finished the first book the day before. The book was powerful and action-packed and i really loved Ceda's journey, with both her mission and her renewed training with Zaide and the maidens. I thought the introduction of Ceda's struggles with the asirim, and her stronger connection with them. I also immensely enjoyed Ramadh's POV in this book and his struggles with Hamzakiir. I thought the introduction of real blood mage spellwork, with both him and Davud. I look forward to seeing more of Davud's progress as a blood mage and I hope he becomes a bigger character in terms of fight scenes in the next book.
As for Emre, I still have no time for him, and I hate his relationship with Ceda (or more so, how she seems to care more for him and his safety than he is for hers.)
I really enjoyed Ceda's relationship with her Blade Maiden leader, and some of the progress that occurred there.The deepening relationship was intriguing to follow and I was surprised, but delighted, when it turned into a sexual tryst as I hadn't expected it but it felt right. Up until that point, all of Ceda's lovers had been male so I presumed she was straight but I loved that she didn't question what was happening in terms of it being with a female but just enjoyed the intimate companionship of another person.
The ending was absolutely thrilling, I was on the edge of my seat reading it (which equals to on the train and almost missed my spot). I can't wait to see what happens next.
In this book Ceda, our protagonist, is continuing her mission to undercover ways of killing the corrupt, powerful and seemingly immortal 12 Kings of Sharkahai. She continues her journey training with the Blood Maidens, while getting closer to the kings and figuring out their weakness.
I enjoyed this book just as much, if not more, as the first in the trilogy. I was able to jump straight back into the world and I was able to follow along with the plot and all the characters as if I'd just finished the first book the day before. The book was powerful and action-packed and i really loved Ceda's journey, with both her mission and her renewed training with Zaide and the maidens. I thought the introduction of Ceda's struggles with the asirim, and her stronger connection with them. I also immensely enjoyed Ramadh's POV in this book and his struggles with Hamzakiir. I thought the introduction of real blood mage spellwork, with both him and Davud. I look forward to seeing more of Davud's progress as a blood mage and I hope he becomes a bigger character in terms of fight scenes in the next book.
As for Emre, I still have no time for him, and I hate his relationship with Ceda (or more so, how she seems to care more for him and his safety than he is for hers.)
I really enjoyed Ceda's relationship with her Blade Maiden leader, and some of the progress that occurred there.
The ending was absolutely thrilling, I was on the edge of my seat reading it (which equals to on the train and almost missed my spot). I can't wait to see what happens next.