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Blood Over Bright Haven
- Author
- M. L. Wang
- Narrator
- Moira Quirk
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Publish Date
- 29 October 2024
- Run Time
- 15 hours 21 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Epic fantasy / high fantasy, Dark fantasy, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 4.6 (10 reviews)
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What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
Discover the gripping dark academia fantasy about the limits of truth and power from the author of The Sword of Kaigen, perfect for fans of Babel by R. F. Kuang, Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House, and V. E. Schwab.
For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic.
When she finally achieves her ambition to become the first woman admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry, she finds herself undermined at every turn. Instead of a lab assistant, she’s paired with a janitor, putting her crucial research at risk.
But Thomil wasn’t always a janitor. Once a nomadic hunter from the wild plains outside the city, he now sees a chance to understand the forces that decimated his tribe and drove him from his homeland.
Together they will uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever – if it doesn’t get them killed first.
"The best fantasy novel of the year" The Guardian
“The best book – bar none – I've read all year” Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons
"This book is a merciless reckoning that leaves you reeling long after the last page is turned." Sara Hashem, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Jasad Heir
"A scathing but truthful look at the world we live in… A stunningly powerful story." Terry Brooks, author of the epic fantasy Shannara series
"Innovative and brilliantly written, this is a glorious jewel added to the crown of dark academia." Seanan McGuire, author of the Wayward Children series
"A storytelling masterclass." Mark Lawrence, author of The Book that Wouldn't Burn
"A fantastic page-turner – clever, emotional, and thematically rich. I was completely engaged the whole way through. Highly recommended!" James Islington, author of The Will of the Many
©2024 M. L. Wang (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Critics Review
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This powerful and engaging novel… bears comparison to groundbreaking works by Ursula K Le Guin. […] For me, the best fantasy novel of the year.
Lisa Tuttle, The Guardian
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A fantastic page-turner – clever, emotional, and thematically rich. I was completely engaged the whole way through. Highly recommended!
James Islington, author of The Will of the Many
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Powerful, passionate, and painful, this book is like a file baked into a birthday cake: a surprise when you first bite down on it, but also a tool that can set you free. Innovative and brilliantly written, this is a glorious jewel added to the crown of dark academia.
Seanan McGuire
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With one of the most intricate and fascinating magic systems I have ever read, Blood Over Bright Haven masterfully draws you into the brutal web of power, corruption, and complicity at the heart of its society. This book is a merciless reckoning that leaves you reeling long after the last page is turned.
Sara Hashem, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Jasad Heir
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A storytelling masterclass. Deeper themes run through this energetic tale of dark academia and feats of imagination abound.
Mark Lawrence, author of The Book that Wouldn't Burn
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A scathing but truthful look at the world we live in… A stunningly powerful story.
Terry Brooks
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Breathtaking in its scope, audacity, and the depth of its storytelling.
Andy Peloquin, author of Darkblade
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The best book – bar none – I've read all year.
Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons
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Blood Over Bright Haven is, well, bloody brilliant. (Pun intended.) I wish I could craft a character half so well as M.L. Wang, that I could set a scene with half so rich an atmosphere. Blood Over Bright Haven is the kind of book that knocks you down, kicks you repeatedly, and then makes you thank it for doing so. I can't recommend it highly enough.
John Bierce, author of Mage Errant
User Reviews
Book 4.6
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Wow, what a story. Uou don't see this everyday, a woman who knows what she wants, and what she earned. And than giving it all up for the truth, and a little bit for her own ego. This story was absolute perfection, and no one could've written it better (i think).
HelloYou 2026-09-02 -
5.0 5.0
Brilliant discussions in this book. What a well written story by ML WANG. Kudos to the narrator as well for delivering such an atmospheric story.
sangita 2025-02-13 -
5.0 5.0
Interesting magic system. Absolutely beautiful story.
My heart has been ripped out and I’m happy it happened.
Going back to cry some more. Be warned.storythreads 2025-02-06
Details
- Author
- M. L. Wang
- Narrator
- Moira Quirk
- Duration
- 15 hours 21 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 October 2024
- ISBN
- 9781804951200
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Genre
- Epic fantasy / high fantasy, Dark fantasy, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Narrative theme: social issues / social problems, Narrative theme: love / relationships
- Rating
- 4.6(10 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(10 reviews)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.Discover the gripping dark academia fantasy about the limits of truth and power from the author of The Sword of Kaigen, perfect for fans of Babel by R. F. Kuang, Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House, and V. E. Schwab.For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic.When she finally achieves her ambition to become the first woman admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry, she finds herself undermined at every turn. Instead of a lab assistant, she’s paired with a janitor, putting her crucial research at risk.But Thomil wasn’t always a janitor. Once a nomadic hunter from the wild plains outside the city, he now sees a chance to understand the forces that decimated his tribe and drove him from his homeland.Together they will uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever – if it doesn’t get them killed first."The best fantasy novel of the year" The Guardian“The best book – bar none – I've read all year” Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons"This book is a merciless reckoning that leaves you reeling long after the last page is turned." Sara Hashem, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Jasad Heir"A scathing but truthful look at the world we live in… A stunningly powerful story." Terry Brooks, author of the epic fantasy Shannara series"Innovative and brilliantly written, this is a glorious jewel added to the crown of dark academia." Seanan McGuire, author of the Wayward Children series"A storytelling masterclass." Mark Lawrence, author of The Book that Wouldn't Burn"A fantastic page-turner – clever, emotional, and thematically rich. I was completely engaged the whole way through. Highly recommended!" James Islington, author of The Will of the Many©2024 M. L. Wang (P)2024 Penguin Audio
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