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A debut high-stakes fantasy romance trilogy set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between rival witches and dragon riders as they battle to control the source of all magic in their kingdoms. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Throne of Glass, and Quicksilver.
You duel or you die.
Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed by a centuries-old covenant to duel the heir to the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic: the Heart. And now Astrid’s time is up. She is heading into enemy territory to face Prince Zryan, the most powerful dragon rider in eons, with only her familiar, her potions, and her wits to aid her. She is going to die, and any chance her queendom has of curing the Blight that’s ravaging the lands and killing her people will die with her.
Meanwhile, deep in dragon country, Skylar and her travelling troupe arrive in Vatra’s capital, ready to profit off the legions of spectators swarming to the city ahead of the duel. She despises the royals and all they stand for, especially as the King’s guard murdered her mother. But when her best friend disappears, suspected to have been taken in the conscription, her search takes her closer to the royals than she ever could have imagined.
As the duel looms over the kingdom, Skylar and Astrid’s fates intertwine. They must battle a growing rebellion, their inner demons, and ultimately, those they love most, to determine if together they will save—or doom—their world.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
You duel or you die.
Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed by a centuries-old covenant to duel the heir to the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic: the Heart. And now Astrid’s time is up. She is heading into enemy territory to face Prince Zryan, the most powerful dragon rider in eons, with only her familiar, her potions, and her wits to aid her. She is going to die, and any chance her queendom has of curing the Blight that’s ravaging the lands and killing her people will die with her.
Meanwhile, deep in dragon country, Skylar and her travelling troupe arrive in Vatra’s capital, ready to profit off the legions of spectators swarming to the city ahead of the duel. She despises the royals and all they stand for, especially as the King’s guard murdered her mother. But when her best friend disappears, suspected to have been taken in the conscription, her search takes her closer to the royals than she ever could have imagined.
As the duel looms over the kingdom, Skylar and Astrid’s fates intertwine. They must battle a growing rebellion, their inner demons, and ultimately, those they love most, to determine if together they will save—or doom—their world.
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Praise for this book
"Come for the dragons, stay for the heart. Blood Bound delivers a masterclass in fantasy, weaving pulse-pounding action with an emotional, high-stakes rivalry between two women on opposite sides of an international fracture. Ellis Hunter has delivered that rarest of feats, a propulsive but emotionally charged race against time that will undoubtedly leave readers spellbound." - Shalini Abeysekara
"A standout in the romantasy genre. This is a true masterclass in writing and world-building, with plot-twists that gripped me until the very end...I am bereft now that I have finished it." - Heba Al-Wasity
"Blood Bound is an electrifying debut that sweeps readers into a vibrant whirlwind of an adventure. Featuring plenty of dragons, danger, and dimples(!), Hunter has crafted a fresh and exciting tale brimming with magic and intrigue. Astrid and Skylar make for a compelling and formidable duo I would duel or die for." - Chiara Bullen
"I was swept headfirst into Astrid and Skylar's worlds. This book has it all: witches, dragons, and an epic duel for all magic! What's not to love? This book is going to take fantasy readers by storm." - Alexandra Christo
"Everything you could want in a fantasy romance. Searing, suspenseful & sexy." - Hazel McBride
"In Blood Bound, Hunter has created a new fantasy supernova - packed with the tropes we love (hello, enemies-to-lovers and feisty familiars), twists that keep you gasping, and an emphasis on female friendship that makes it feel refreshingly original. Feed book two directly into my veins!" - Amy McCulloch
"Original, sexy, pulse-pounding romantasy fun with a beautiful friendship at its heart. I couldn't put Blood Bound down! I'll be first in line for book two, and in the meantime will be dreaming of feline familiars and sexy men on dragons..." - Sable Sorensen
"Blood Bound is a tour de force. Epic worldbuilding, twists that reinvent tropes, and masterful characterisation give a new definition to romantasy. Come for the romance, but stay for the sisterhood!" - Sonia Tagliareni
"Packed with tension and fiercely addictive, Blood Bound has plot twists that'll have you gasping and an ending to make you question everything. Powerful witches, misbehaving dragons, unthinkable betrayals - this incredible debut is a must-read for fantasy and romance fans alike." - Autumn Woods
"A standout in the romantasy genre. This is a true masterclass in writing and world-building, with plot-twists that gripped me until the very end...I am bereft now that I have finished it." - Heba Al-Wasity
"Blood Bound is an electrifying debut that sweeps readers into a vibrant whirlwind of an adventure. Featuring plenty of dragons, danger, and dimples(!), Hunter has crafted a fresh and exciting tale brimming with magic and intrigue. Astrid and Skylar make for a compelling and formidable duo I would duel or die for." - Chiara Bullen
"I was swept headfirst into Astrid and Skylar's worlds. This book has it all: witches, dragons, and an epic duel for all magic! What's not to love? This book is going to take fantasy readers by storm." - Alexandra Christo
"Everything you could want in a fantasy romance. Searing, suspenseful & sexy." - Hazel McBride
"In Blood Bound, Hunter has created a new fantasy supernova - packed with the tropes we love (hello, enemies-to-lovers and feisty familiars), twists that keep you gasping, and an emphasis on female friendship that makes it feel refreshingly original. Feed book two directly into my veins!" - Amy McCulloch
"Original, sexy, pulse-pounding romantasy fun with a beautiful friendship at its heart. I couldn't put Blood Bound down! I'll be first in line for book two, and in the meantime will be dreaming of feline familiars and sexy men on dragons..." - Sable Sorensen
"Blood Bound is a tour de force. Epic worldbuilding, twists that reinvent tropes, and masterful characterisation give a new definition to romantasy. Come for the romance, but stay for the sisterhood!" - Sonia Tagliareni
"Packed with tension and fiercely addictive, Blood Bound has plot twists that'll have you gasping and an ending to make you question everything. Powerful witches, misbehaving dragons, unthinkable betrayals - this incredible debut is a must-read for fantasy and romance fans alike." - Autumn Woods
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