{"product_id":"blood-scion-isbn-9780062954046","title":"Blood Scion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Equal parts soaring fantasy, heart-pounding action, and bloody social commentary, \u003cem\u003eBlood Scion\u003c\/em\u003e is a triumph of a book.” —Roseanne A. Brown, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Song of Wraiths and Ruin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e This is what they deserve.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey wanted me to be a monster.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI will be the worst monster they ever created.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifteen-year-old Sloane can incinerate an enemy at will—she is a Scion, a descendant of the ancient Orisha gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the Lucis’ brutal rule, her identity means her death if her powers are discovered. But when she is forcibly conscripted into the Lucis army on her fifteenth birthday, Sloane sees a new opportunity: to overcome the bloody challenges of Lucis training, and destroy them from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing one girl’s journey of magic, injustice, power, and revenge, Deborah Falaye’s debut novel, inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, is a magnetic combination of \u003cem\u003eChildren of Blood and Bone and An Ember in the Ashes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This epic fantasy debut, inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, reminds readers that sometimes monsters are not born, they are made… fast-paced and engaging.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An epic tale of ancient magic based in Nigerian mythology... Falaye’s harrowing duology opener of survival, sacrifice, and vengeance illustrates the effects of trauma and the strength of love in driving acts potentially heinous and heroic.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An exciting fantasy infused with the magic of the Orisha pantheon… From its gritty social commentary on colonization and imperialism to its depiction of an unforgiving heroine, \u003cem\u003eBlood Scion\u003c\/em\u003e demands critical engagement from its readers.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Undoubtedly a 10\/10. You’ll want to have this on your shelf.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A compelling story of magic, survival and revenge, with a complex heroine at its center worth rooting for. An explosive, powerful debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephanie Garber, #1 New York Times \u0026amp; international bestselling author of the Caraval series and Once Upon A Broken Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A thrilling debut fantasy! Falaye creates an intricately woven world that draws beautifully on Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, with a fast-paced, heart thumping plot that will have you rooting for Sloane and her friends to not only survive but get the justice they deserve! This story is full of heart, resilience, and magic that will pull you in from the very first page and have you thirsting for more by the end.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKat Cho, international bestselling author of Wicked Fox and Vicious Spirits.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eBlood Scion\u003c\/em\u003e is a dark, masterful indictment of the casualties of self in the brutal fight for the right to exist. This unflinching masterpiece is twisty, raw, and impossible to put down. Fans of \u003cem\u003eAn Ember In The Ashes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Hunger Games \u003c\/em\u003ehave found their next obsession.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ.Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brilliant and brutal, \u003cem\u003eBlood Scion\u003c\/em\u003e kept me up all night with its page turning action, complex characters, and shocking twists. Falaye is fearless, her prose addictive, and I’m \u003cem\u003edying\u003c\/em\u003e for the sequel!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Falaye expertly walks the line between showing the ultra-violent reality child soldiers face while giving room for their humanity and innocence to shine. Equal parts soaring fantasy, heart-pounding action, and bloody social commentary, \u003cem\u003eBlood Scion\u003c\/em\u003e is a triumph of a book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889646268645,"sku":"NP9780062954046","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062954046.jpg?v=1730231668","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/blood-scion-isbn-9780062954046","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}