Exiled by Iron: An Unforgettable Adventure Through Love and Power, Perfect for Fall 2024, Journey to a World of Blood Magic and Rebellion in this Gripping Sequel (The Tainted Blood Duology, 2)

ISBN: 006311268X

Author: Okosun, Ehigbor

Condition: New

The spellbinding conclusion to the international bestseller Forged by Blood delves deeper into Nigerian mythology as the Oluso uprising comes to a headand the young woman caught in between comes to her breaking point. Return to this highly atmospheric, complex world full of magic and romance and war, in which unity is the goal, blood is the sacrifice, and love is at stake.The King is dead. The Oluso rebel. War is here.With the end of Alistair Sorensons tyrannical reign, Dmi has accepted Jonass proposal to rule as his Queen with hopes to finally free her people, the magical Oluso. Yet social prejudice, corrupt council members, and the continued distrust of the nonmagical Ajs throughout the kingdom prove seemingly implacable obstacles. To make matters worse, Dmi struggles to control her newly awakened iron blood magic. As Ekwensis rebel army-led in part by Colin, her best friend and one-time lover-become more triumphant in their mission, war seems inevitable.Before long, a new evil appears that hunts Oluso and Aj alike, promising desolation on a larger level than ever before. When the failed assassination puts the life of Dmis loved one in danger as well as the future of the Oluso into question, Dmi embarks on a treacherous journey to find an ancestral spirit whose aid could tip the scales in her favor. Whether her new powers will destroy the kingdom or heal the blood-soaked rifts that have pulled it apart, she does not know.Beyond the battles of swords and magic, there is the battle for Dmis heart. Jonas-the former enemy prince-has divided loyalties despite his love for Dmi. And Ekwensi and Colin have every intention of winning her to their side, while a past pledge hangs over Dmis head. Dmi is caught between the kingdom, her people, and the spirits, and must decide what sacrifices she is willing to make for peace, and whether she can outrun the greatest danger that constantly puts her in peril-her own heart. Only one thing is for certainThere will be blood.