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A River of Royal Blood

Amanda Joy
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A River of Royal Blood

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Amanda Joy

A River of Royal Blood

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

355

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Myre • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

800L

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Super Short Summary

A River of Royal Blood by Amanda Joy follows a North African-inspired fantasy world where Princess Eva, a young girl with dangerous magic, must compete against her sister for the crown. With themes of power, identity, and destiny, Eva navigates political intrigue and personal growth in her quest to rule her kingdom.

Mysterious

Dark

Fantastical

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

4,665 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A River of Royal Blood by Amanda Joy draws readers into a richly woven world of magic and political intrigue. The strong female protagonist and African-inspired setting are praised for originality and depth. However, some reviews mention a predictable plot and underdeveloped side characters. Overall, it's a captivating read with room for improvement in narrative complexity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A River of Royal Blood?

A reader captivated by Children of Blood and Bone or Three Dark Crowns will enjoy A River of Royal Blood. They seek diverse fantasy worlds rich in African-inspired lore, with powerful, conflicted heroines and intense sibling rivalries, exploring themes of identity, power, and destiny.

4.1

4,665 ratings

67%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

355

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Myre • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

Lexile Level

800L

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