Release: June 15th 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Source: TBR and Beyond Tours
Find it at: Goodreads , Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Book Depository , IndieBound ,Indigo
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A rich, dark urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her family’s magic. The problem is, she’s never been in love—she’ll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him.
After years of waiting for her Calling—a trial every witch must pass in order to come into their powers—the one thing Voya Thomas didn’t expect was to fail. When Voya’s ancestor gives her an unprecedented second chance to complete her Calling, she agrees—and then is horrified when her task is to kill her first love. And this time, failure means every Thomas witch will be stripped of their magic.
Voya is determined to save her family’s magic no matter the cost. The problem is, Voya has never been in love, so for her to succeed, she’ll first have to find the perfect guy—and fast. Fortunately, a genetic matchmaking program has just hit the market. Her plan is to join the program, fall in love, and complete her task before the deadline. What she doesn’t count on is being paired with the infuriating Luc—how can she fall in love with a guy who seemingly wants nothing to do with her?
With mounting pressure from her family, Voya is caught between her morality and her duty to her bloodline. If she wants to save their heritage and Luc, she’ll have to find something her ancestor wants more than blood. And in witchcraft, blood is everything.
About the Author:
Liselle Sambury is a Trinidadian-Canadian author who grew up in Toronto, and her brand of writing can be described as “messy Black girls in fantasy situations.” Also, in her free time, she shares helpful tips for upcoming writers and details of her publishing journey through a YouTube channel dedicated to helping demystify the sometimes complicated business of being an author. She is represented by Kristy Hunter at The Knight Agency..
Blood Like Magic Review:
There are so many reasons to appreciate this book. Firstly, I loved world-building in the tale. The author creates a futuristic view of Toronto, where we see the technology used in the character’s daily lives. Yet, the author also adds elements of magic to this futuristic landscape that made the story so captivating.
Secondly, I loved how the author portrayed Voya’s family. Voya comes from a large family, and I loved the sense of community embedded with the plot. Whether it be Keis, Granny, Dad, or even Priya, you feel like you become a part of the Thomases, irrespective of how dysfunctional they are.
Thirdly, I enjoyed the concept of the story. Voya needs to destroy her first love, or else her family will lose their ancestral magic. Voya is a beautiful protagonist you can immediately relate because she is flawed and makes mistakes. On top of all this, you also have the mystery of Elaine, which adds nicely to the plot. There is never a dull moment in the story, and the author builds the story, especially in the second half.
The author also highlights the romance nicely! I adored Voya and Luc together. It was interesting to see how Voya controls her feelings, knowing what she has to do with Luc after one month. The chemistry they share is electrifying, whether they are in the flea market or NuGene.
The only downside to the tale is how lengthy it is. As much as I love reading big books, it took me a good three chapters to get immersed in the story. However, once I got past the initial setback, I thoroughly enjoyed the tale.
Overall, “Blood Like Magic” is a beautiful start to the series, and I cannot wait to read the sequel.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Blood Like Magic by Liselle Sambury Blog Tour hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours.
June 28th
Betwixt The Sheets – Interview
Cinelinx – Review
Lore & Lullabies – Review, Playlist & Favourite Quotes
June 29th
Pages & Plots – Review
Shelf Love – Create a Book Tag based on Blood Like Magic
Justice For Readers – Review & Mood Board
Popthebutterfly Reads – Review
June 30th
The Book Dutchesses – Review
Inkhaven – Letter to Character
sunnysidereviews – Review & Mood Board
July 1st
Quills and Stardust – Interview
paperbacktomes – Review
Books With Michelle – Favourite Quotes & Top 5 Reasons to Read Blood Like Magic
Lost in Neverland – Review
July 2nd
Nine Bookish Lives – Review
The Caffeinated Rareder – Review & Favourite Quotes
Lousbookstuff -Favourite Quotes & Top 5 Reasons to Read Blood Like Magic
Midsummer Night’s Read – Review
July 3rd
Kait Plus Books – Journal Spread
The Written Journey – Review
Emelie’s Books – Review, Favourite Quotes & Mood Board
Rajiv’s Reviews – Review
July 4th
Anotherbookworm – Interview
Stuck in Fiction – Promo Post
Whimsical Blessings – Top 5 Reasons to Read Blood Like Magic
Read With Holy – Review
Whispering Pages – Review & Favourite Quotes
great review! i’m glad you enjoyed this one!
Thank you 🙂 I did!