Get ready for Blood Price!
I know I have been on a bit of a hiatus, but I had to come back to gush about how excited I am for Nicole Evans’ upcoming debut: Blood Price!
This new fantasy release is book 1 in the Prices Asked and Paid series, and it releases October 1st. I, for one, absolutely can’t wait to dive into this beauty. Here are some quick facts that have me foaming at the mouth for this book:
- set in a queer-normative world inspired by Norse cultures
- featuring a badass warrior FMC
- matriarchies and period-based religions 🩸
- normalization of menstruation in fantasy books!!!!
- “good for her” vibes 😍
- Female Rage (which I truly never grow weary of)
- animal companions 🐾
In case you’re not convinced yet, here’s the official synopsis:
The law of the gods is those who kill must pay for it in blood.
In the land of Armadin, where nine clans exist in a fragile peace, Ashilde is one of the few chosen to pay the blood price. Through it, she becomes a warrior, capable of killing to protect her clan—alongside her hunters, who provide the essential animal sacrifice, lest they become the next clan to suffer the gods’ wrath.
When an attack wipes out their few remaining hunters, Ashilde must find a way to protect her clan and still appease the gods, despite her shaken faith. But when her monthly bleeding stops, she can no longer kill. Cast out by the gods’ decree, she’s given a single task: travel to the gods’ realm, atoning for the failures of the clan and herself alike. If she dies, another will be sent in her place, until the demanded atonement is fulfilled or her clan is wiped out. Entirely.
Bound by a promise to protect her people above all else, Ashilde embarks on a quest driven for answers. Aided only by a pair of animals and a small child she meets along the way, Ashilde must battle the elements, her pursuers and her own mind to reach the gods’ realm.
To save her people, Ashilde’s journey forces her to answer the ultimate is she willing to pay the price asked of her, now that she can no longer pay in blood?
Seriously, between the tropes, synopsis, and even how freaking GORGEOUS this cover is, I’m so sold and can’t wait to meet Ashilde for myself. I’m absolutely honored to be part of this book tour and hope that you’ll check it out! Nicole is a wonderful human being who I’m grateful to consider a friend, and I know she’s going to go far. I can’t wait to stand here cheering her on the whole time! 🖤🐦⬛
IMPORTANT LINKS:
- ADD TO GOODREADS
- ADD TO STORYGRAPH
- Order a SIGNED copy!
- Order from Bookshop
- Order from Amazon
- Order from Barnes & Noble
- Order the eBook
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And finally, be sure to check out the other book tour hosts for more Blood Price posts and reviews!
— destiny ♥
Nicole Evans
September 11, 2024Destiny this post was so lovely omg. I’m so glad to have you as part of the tour and I absolutely hope you love the book! 🥰
mistysbookspace
September 12, 2024OMG first off that cover is stunning and the synopsis… I’m very intrigued. Adding it on Goodreads now!!