His Mortal Demise
By (Author) Vanessa Le
2 of 2
Oneworld Publications
Rock the Boat
3rd June 2025
20th March 2025
United Kingdom
Young Adult
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Dark fantasy
Paperback
400
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 29mm
Kochin is a Heartsooth a rare being with the ability to heal any wound. Any wound, that is, except death. Gradually he realises the answer to his desperate quest can only lie in one place: Yarong, the lush yet war-torn island the first heartsooths called home. But how much is he willing to sacrifice in order to reunite with the woman he loves Meanwhile, Nhika wakes up in a familiar manor-house, dazed and confused. With Kochin nowhere to be found, she sets her mind to finding him, no matter the cost... The stunning dual point of view sequel toThe Last Bloodcarver, where morals will be tested, hearts pushed to the limit, and fates determined once and for all.
Praise for The Last Bloodcarver:
'Youll gasp, youll scream, youll cry, and youll be begging for the next book.'Chloe Gong,New York Timesbestselling author ofThese Violent Delights
'The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance...Le is a talent to watch!'Axie Oh,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
'Absolutely captivating.' Grace D. Li, author of Portrait of a Thief
Vanessa Le is a Vietnamese American author from the Pacific Northwest. She recently graduated from Brown University with a concentration in Health and Human Biology. She loves reading and writing stories about the Asian diasporic experience and high-concept magic systems. You can also find her gaming too much, drawing too little, or appeasing her two shiba inus.