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Wednesday 25 May 2022

Junior Review: The Blood Traitor

Kiva had always been closed off, never wanting to be hurt or vulnerable. She had been scared of loving for years, but now she had grown to love her family’s worst enemy. And now that everything had fallen apart, Kiva would do anything to get that love back.

After the traumatic events at the palace, Kiva is longing to be able to contact her friends and family and find out if they are safe and if they would ever forgive her. 

But Kiva has more to worry about then her shattered heart. With all the kingdoms of Wenderall on the brink of war, Kiva must learn to adapt and overcome her conflicted emotions in order to save all the kingdoms from destruction.

This new start comes with a seemingly impossible quest. Untrusting allies and plotting enemies are forced to race each other toward a future that will either destroy Evalon or save all of Wenderall. 

With Kiva’s loyalties now in place, she must learn to survive and fight for what she believes in and who she loves. But with her heart already buckling under the weight of grief and heartbreak, does Kiva have what it takes to make a stand? Or will she fall?

This book was incredible. No words can describe the amount of joy this series has brought me. The Blood Traitor was an amazing finish to an incredible series that brought me so much happiness. 

Lynette Noni is one of my favourite authors and has written some of my favourite books of all time. Her writing has made me cry more times than I can count. I love her books and The Blood Traitor is no exception. I recommend this series to any teenager who craves a compelling and creative YA fantasy novel to read.

Title: The Blood Traitor
Author: Lynette Noni
Illustrator: Jim Tierney
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia, $24.99
Publication date:  May 2022
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781760897543
For ages: 13 - 18
Type: Young Adult Fiction