The Blood Spell, C. J. Redwine
The Blood Spell, C. J. Redwine
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The Blood Spell

Author: C. J. Redwine

Narrator: Khristine Hvam

Unabridged: 12 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 02/12/2019


Synopsis

A dark and romantic epic fantasy retelling of the Cinderella story, about a girl who must team up with the prince she despises to defeat an evil creature threatening their kingdom. The fourth standalone novel in the New York Times bestselling Ravenspire series by C. J. Redwine.Blue de la Cour has her life planned: hide the magic in her blood and continue trying to turn metal into gold so she can help her city’s homeless. But when her father is murdered and a cruel but powerful woman claims custody of Blue and her property, one wrong move could expose her—and doom her once and for all. The only one who can help? The boy she’s loathed since childhood: Prince Kellan.Kellan Renard, crown prince of Balavata, is walking a thin line between political success and devastating violence. Newly returned from boarding school, he must find a bride among the kingdom’s head families and announce his betrothal—but escalating violence among the families makes the search nearly impossible. He’s surprised to discover that the one person who makes him feel like he can breathe is Blue, the girl who once ruined all his best adventures. When mysterious forces lead to disappearances throughout Balavata, Blue and Kellan must work together to find the truth. What they discover will lead them to the darkest reaches of the kingdom, and to the most painful moments of their pasts.When romance is forbidden and evil is rising, can Blue save those she loves, even if it costs her everything?

About C. J. Redwine

C.J. Redwine is a New York Times bestselling author of speculative fiction, a diehard lover of going to the movies, and a believer in fairytales. She keeps a six-foot tall Loki figure in her office and will argue the merits of Batman vs. Superman with anyone she meets. She once accidentally punched herself in the face on a ride at Disneyland. She doesn’t recommend it.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tricia on March 13, 2019

I didn't really click with The Shadow Queen, the first of hers I read. I think that had more to do with me not being in the right mood for a YA fantasy fairy tale retelling than anything to do with the book (well, except for the fact that my favorite character was killed off. Not that I'm at all bit......more

Goodreads review by Grace A. on June 28, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed the captivating journey of Blue, the main character, and Kellan, the crown prince.Their relationship beautifully evolves from initial dislike to friendship and blossoms into a forbidden romance that kept me engrossed throughout. The interplay of political power struggles and mag......more

Goodreads review by Kristi Housman on November 05, 2018

I am such a fan of the Ravenspire series.  This may be my favorite one so far, but I'm still trying to decide.   I liked everything about it.  I'm a sucker for a fairytale retelling.  You don't need to read each book in order for the Ravenspire series, but it is best if you do.  There are appearances......more