Exiled by Iron (The Tainted Blood Duology, Book 2)

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The spellbinding conclusion to the international bestseller Forged by Blood delves deeper into Nigerian mythology as the Oluso uprising comes to a headand the young woman caught in between comes to her breaking point.
The King is dead. The Oluso rebel. War is here.

With the end of Alistair Sorensons tyrannical reign, Dmi has accepted Jonass proposal to rule as his Queen with hopes to finally free her people, the magical Oluso. Yet social prejudice, corrupt council members, and the continued distrust of the nonmagical Ajs throughout the kingdom prove seemingly implacable obstacles. To make matters worse, Dmi struggles to control her newly awakened iron blood magic. As Ekwensis rebel armyled in part by Colin, her best friend and one-time loverbecome more triumphant in their mission, war seems inevitable.

Before long, a new evil appears that hunts Oluso and Aj alike, promising desolation on a larger level than ever before. When the failed assassination puts the life of Dmis loved one in danger as well as the future of the Oluso into question, Dmi embarks on a treacherous journey to find an ancestral spirit whose aid could tip the scales in her favor. Whether her new powers will destroy the kingdom or heal the blood-soaked rifts that have pulled it apart, she does not know.

Beyond the battles of swords and magic, there is the battle for Dmis heart. Jonasthe former enemy princehas divided loyalties despite his love for Dmi. And Ekwensi and Colin have every intention of winning her to their side, while a past pledge hangs over Dmis head. Dmi is caught between the kingdom, her people, and the spirits, and must decide what sacrifices she is willing to make for peace, and whether she can outrun the greatest danger that constantly puts her in perilher own heart. Only one thing is for certain

There will be blood.

Reviews

Reviews for Forged by Blood

'Okosuns elaborate worldbuilding is lavishly detailed and meticulously constructed, but it never feels overwhelming. The result is an impressive and refreshingly original page-turner that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the second volume.

Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Forged by Blood

'Ehigbor Okosun has called on the winds of worldbuilding and the gales of great writing to create a tempest of a novel. Forged by Blood is an enchanting tale of sacrifice and power. Found family, mated love and unexpected twists only add to its depth of heart.'

Saara El-Arifi, bestselling author of The Final Strife

'Forged by Blood is a searing and thrilling fantasy, steeped in mythology and magic. Ehigbor Okosun weaves a gripping tale of power, sacrifice, and loveentwined in a captivating and intricate world.'

Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess

'Forged by Blood is an intense, spellbinding debut from a vivid new storyteller. Ehigbor Okosun's lyrical prose effortlessly loops readers into a breathtaking adventure that keeps you on your toes and is set in a land as suffused with wonder as it is with heartbreak. Featuring a striking cast of characters with unbeatable chemistry, an inventive magic system, and rich, folkloric worldbuilding, Forged by Blood confronts history and captures the imagination with a gripping tale of tangled love, political intrigue, ancestral pain, and things worth fighting for.'

Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars

Author Bio

Ehigbor Okosun (Eh-hee-bor Oh-koh-soon), or just Ehi, is an Austin-based author who writes speculative fiction, mystery thrillers, and contemporary novels for adult and YA audiences. A British private school survivor turned Nigerian-American immigrant, she hopes to do justice to the myths and traditions she grew up steeped in, and to honour her large, multiracial and multiethnic family. She is a graduate of the University of Texas with degrees in Plan II Honours, Neurolinguistics, and English, as well as Chemistry and Pre-Medical studies and is a Cynthia Leitich Smith Mentorship Award finalist. When she's not reading, you can catch her bullet journalling, gaming, baking, and spending time with her loved ones.