The Last Bloodcarver - Vanessa Le

A darkly thrilling new fantasy duology set in a Vietnamese-inspired world. Nhika is a bloodcarver. She has the power to alter human biology – to heal or to harm with just a touch. In Theumas, Nhika is seen as a monster who kills for pleasure, and her gift is highly prized in the city’s criminal underworld. When Nhika is finally captured, she is sold to the highest bidder – an aristocratic girl dressed in white. But her mysterious buyer is not looking for an assassin. She needs Nhika to heal the only witness to her father’s murder. Nhika vows to hunt down the killer and all signs point to Ven Kochin, an alluring yet entitled physician’s aide. Despite Kochin’s relentless attempts to push her away, Nikha can’t help feeling drawn into his opulent world. But she soon finds herself in a fight for her life – and for the future of her own kind. 'Brilliantly rendered. The Last Bloodcarver unfolds in gripping detail, following a mystery colored by its beautiful, destructive city. You’ll gasp, you’ll scream, you’ll cry, and you’ll be begging for the next book.' Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights 'Has it all―a wonderfully unique magic system, heartfelt themes of legacy and diaspora, and obsession-worthy characters. I need more Nhika and Kochin now!' Joan He, New York Times bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find 'The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance, with a world that feels lived in and characters that come alive on the page. A unique and beautifully written novel - Le is a talent to watch!' Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea 'The Last Bloodcarver is fantasy for the vicious, bloody and unrepentant, but fear not: in Nhika’s journey, Le has crafted a story that is, in its heart, about her tender homecoming.' Em X. Liu, author of The Death I Gave Him 'Le skillfully brings to life a gritty world filled with a beautifully crafted cast and an intricate magic system I've never seen before. A smart, lush, and utterly compelling read.' Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of Legend ‘Absolutely captivating... Le crafts a richly imagined fantasy world, filled with complex, nuanced characters and a magic system that feels brand new. This is one to be savored.’ Grace D. Li, author of Portrait of a Thief