The Last Bloodcarver

by Vanessa Le

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Pub Date 21 Mar 2024 | Archive Date 1 Mar 2024

Oneworld Publications | Rock the Boat

Teens & YA

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Description

A darkly thrilling new fantasy duology set in a Vietnamese-inspired world

Nhika is a bloodcarver. She has the power to alter human biology – to heal or to harm with just a touch.

In the industrial city of Theumas, Nhika is seen as a monster that kills for pleasure. But her abilities are prized as well as feared, and the wealthy Congmi siblings want her to heal the only witness to their father’s murder.

As Nhika delves deeper into the mystery, she begins to uncover secrets of her own dark past. For there is an evil dwelling in Theumas that runs much deeper than the murder of one man, and Nhika must decide where her heart and her allegiance truly lie…

The first in a dazzling YA duology – with a riveting medical magic system and lush Vietnam- inspired fantasy world.

A darkly thrilling new fantasy duology set in a Vietnamese-inspired world

Nhika is a bloodcarver. She has the power to alter human biology – to heal or to harm with just a touch.

In the industrial city...

Advance Praise

'Brilliantly rendered. The Last Bloodcarver unfolds in gripping detail, following a mystery colored by its beautiful, destructive city. You’ll gasp, you’ll scream, you’ll cry, and you’ll be begging for the next book.' Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

'Has it all—a wonderfully unique magic system, heartfelt themes of legacy and diaspora, and obsession-worthy characters. I need more Nhika and Kochin now!' Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find

'The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance, with a world that feels lived in and characters that come alive on the page. A unique and beautifully written novel - Le is a talent to watch!' Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea