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A solid YA fantasy read (the first in a duology), Joy's Robert of Royal Blood offers strong world building pulling from North African mythologies, and a kickass female MC. Magic, mythology, and a battle for a Queendom (with just a little bit of a love story, that adds dimension without taking away from the primary journey). I'm in for book two!

Thanks @Blerdgal_Fenix for introducing me to this one., and for always being my buddy reader!

Excellent #buddyread — shout to @TheKidUpstairs for sharing this journey with me. I am in awe with some of the books we read. Would you read the second book? Favorite character? Least favorite character?

This book — had me fighting for my life. I am wanted to put it down but it had a choke hold on me. I am excited that ordered the second book because you can‘t leave the readers hanging. The world building gave a mix of Tolkien & Adeyemi 🖤the story did not disappoint 4.5 out 5 because I have to buy a second book lol #fantasy #bipoc #woc #fantasy #femalelead #magic #boneandmarrow

I found this beautiful piece on Pinterest. I wish there was more fan art. I might try deviant art. This book has me spiraling with such delight. Once again, really enjoying the world that is being built in this series. I think there are only two books for the whole series. Not sure if a third will be written, but the first has me looking to order the second one. Review to come …. #poc #woc #fantasy #ya #sisters #thriller #buddyread

While at the dentist — let‘s get some reading in !! I can‘t be the only person that keeps their book in their purse 🤓#waiting #poc #woc #whatsinyourpurse #fantasy #bhm

I am not sure which version of the cover I like better. I think the hardcover is beautiful. It has color and shows the reader they are in store for a battle. The paperback mutes everything but gives a beautiful silhouette- gives it dark magic & this is going to be twisty. #fae #poc #woc #bookcover #magic #fantasy

So far this book has got me by the throat. Rich fantasy world building. I am enjoying the story. There seems to be richness in the story telling. Nice lunch and a good read 🖤 #poc #woc #fantasy #bhm #femalelead #magic #elves

It's like a Litsy version of Galentine's Day, both current reads are buddy reads! River of Royal Blood for some fantasy adventure with @Blerdgal_Fenix and The Salt Path for an adventure in wind, salt, and resilience with @monalyisha

Not planning to read the next one...
#GoodReads2021Challenge

It's been awhile for a number of things: a book with a map at the front, YA fantasy, the first in a series. I had a great time! Really enjoyed the worldbuilding, mysterious mentors, and all the dang blood.

Only one princess can live to become queen, so Eva must train to fight for her future. Her story proves to be an exciting YA fantasy set in a North Africa-inspired world, and I‘m excited to see where the next book goes. #bookspinbingo #readblackauthors

I almost bailed on this because i just wasn‘t clicking with the book. But I am glad that I didn‘t. This book is set in a North African fantasy world where Eva is training so she can fight her sister to see who will be the next queen. One sister will live the other will die. I am very curious to see what happens to Eva in the next book.

#bbrc teen angst: black main character in a fantasy or sci fi novel

Oh my goodness, it has been TWO months since I‘ve updated here! I miss it here. Since I‘ve been working from home, I‘ve taken over my library‘s Instagram account. That has zapped your all of my social media energy. But I‘ll be returning to work this week, and I want to get back into posting on my own accounts! // These are the books I bought for #BlackoutBestsellerList last week. CR “River of Royal Blood” and digging it! 🌪

I feel like this started out strong but I started struggling with it by the end. Maybe I'm back in that “I've read a lot of books like each other“ sort of mood but this just fell into a lot of the traditional YA fantasy tropes and structure. What I enjoyed the most was the magic but I wanted...more from it? I love that we got Black rep and I can appreciate having a more traditional YA fantasy with a cast that isn't white. Rep is important.

Finally picking up this precious

I‘m #currentlyreading A River of Royal Blood by Amanda Joy! This wonderful YA Fantasy comes out tomorrow!!

A fantastic debut fantasy novel. The world building is incredible (set in a North African-inspired fantasy world). and the story of rival sisters who have to compete in basically a death match was intriguing.

I look forward to reading the second book.

My full review on GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3003261162

#ARC

I love coming home and finding #bookmail in my mailbox! New ARC that I can‘t wait to read.