This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine!
Terry J. Benton-Walker’s contemporary fantasy debut, Blood Debts, with powerful magical families, intergenerational curses, and deadly drama in New Orleans.
Thirty years ago, a young woman was murdered, a family was lynched, and New Orleans saw the greatest magical massacre in its history. In the days that followed, a throne was stolen from a queen.
On the anniversary of these brutal events, Clement and Cristina Trudeau—the sixteen-year-old twin heirs to the powerful, magical, dethroned family—are mourning their father and caring for their sick mother. Until, by chance, they discover their mother isn’t sick—she’s cursed. Cursed by someone on the very magic council their family used to rule. Someone who will come for them next.
Cristina, once a talented and dedicated practitioner of Generational magic, has given up magic for good. An ancient spell is what killed their father and she was the one who cast it. For Clement, magic is his lifeline. A distraction from his anger and pain. Even better than the random guys he hooks up with.
Cristina and Clement used to be each other’s most trusted confidant and friend, now they barely speak. But if they have any hope of discovering who is coming after their family, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other and their family’s magic, all while solving the decades-old murder that sparked the still-rising tensions between the city’s magical and non-magical communities. And if they don’t succeed, New Orleans may see another massacre. Or worse.
Published by: Tor Teen
Expected Publication: April 4, 2023
Why I’m Waiting: I don’t think I really have to say much lol This synopsis and cover says it all. Plus it’s set in one of my favorite cities EVER, New Orleans. And I’m not just saying that either. I’m serious, my husband and I go at least once a year. With all the hoodoo in the air and the actual magic I do feel when I’m in the city, I would love to visit with this book in my hands! (Also can we talk about this cover?! Because LORDT I LOVE it!)
What about you? Does this sound like something you’d like? Do you like curses and murder and secrets in your books? What about the cover? Let me know in the comments!
OOh nice! I admit, I love a good NOLA setting in books too! I’ve visited twice but I would definitely return…pending that it’s not me escaping from the heat to more heat! Lol. This one does sound really good though! I will be keeping an eye on it! Hope you love it once you get to read it!
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