Discover theĀ gripping dark academia fantasy about the limits of truth and power from the author ofĀ The Sword of Kaigen, perfect for fans ofĀ BabelĀ by R. F. Kuang, Leigh Bardugo''sĀ Ninth House, and V. E. Schwab.
"The best fantasy novel of the year"Ā The Guardian
āTheĀ easiest 5 star I have ever givenā ***** Reader Review
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For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic.
When she finally achieves her ambition to become the first woman admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry, she finds herself undermined at every turn. Instead of a lab assistant, sheās paired with a janitor, putting her crucial research at risk.
But Thomil wasnāt always a janitor. Once a nomadic hunter from the wild plains outside the city, he now sees a chance to understand the forces that decimated his tribe and drove him from his homeland.
Together they will uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever ā if it doesnāt get them killed first.
Praise forĀ Blood Over Bright Haven:
āThis is the newĀ god-tier fantasyĀ authorā Reader Review
āIĀ couldn''t put it downā Reader Review
āMyĀ favourite fantasyĀ of all timeā Reader Review
āI willĀ never emotionally recoverāĀ Reader Review
āTheĀ best bookĀ ā bar none āĀ I''ve read all yearā Evan Winter, author ofĀ The Rage of Dragons
"This book is a merciless reckoning thatĀ leaves you reelingĀ long after the last page is turned." Sara Hashem,Ā Sunday TimesĀ bestselling author ofĀ The Jasad Heir
"A scathing but truthful look at the world we live inā¦Ā A stunningly powerfulĀ story." Terry Brooks, author of the epic fantasyĀ ShannaraĀ series
"Innovative and brilliantly written, this isĀ a glorious jewel added to the crown of dark academia." Seanan McGuire, author of theĀ Wayward ChildrenĀ series
"A storytelling masterclass."Ā Mark Lawrence, author ofĀ The Book that Wouldn''t Burn
"A fantasticĀ page-turnerĀ āĀ clever, emotional, and thematically rich.Ā I was completely engaged the whole way through. Highly recommended!" James Islington, author ofĀ The Will of the Many
Product details
- Publisher ā : āĀ Penguin (Cornerstone) (25 September 2025); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.uk
- Language ā : āĀ English
- Paperback ā : āĀ 448 pages
- ISBN-10 ā : āĀ 1804950769
- ISBN-13 ā : āĀ 978-1804950760
- Item Weight ā : āĀ 314 g
- Dimensions ā : āĀ 12.8 x 2.7 x 19.7 cm
