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Daughter of the Blood (The Black Jewels, #1)

Anne Bishop
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Daughter of the Blood (The Black Jewels, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Anne Bishop

Daughter of the Blood (The Black Jewels, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Realm Of Terreille • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop is a dark fantasy novel that introduces an intricate world governed by matriarchal societies and powerful magic. The story follows the ascension of a prophesied savior, young Jaenelle, who is destined to challenge the oppressive forces manipulating the realm. The book is the first installment in the Black Jewels trilogy.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

45,988 ratings

75%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anne Bishop's Daughter of the Blood captivates with its dark fantasy elements and well-developed world-building. Readers appreciate its complex characters and intriguing plot, though some find its mature themes and graphic content unsettling. The novel attracts fans of intricate, immersive stories but may not suit those sensitive to its intense subject matter.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Daughter of the Blood (The Black Jewels, #1)?

Readers who enjoy dark fantasy with complex world-building and morally ambiguous characters will be captivated by Anne Bishop's Daughter of the Blood. Fans of George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones and Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Dart will appreciate its mature themes, political intrigue, and richly layered narrative.

4.3

45,988 ratings

75%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Realm Of Terreille • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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