Children of the Bloodlands by S.M. Beiko Series: The Realms of Ancient #2
Also in this series: Scion of the Fox
Published by ECW Press on September 25, 2018
Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal
Pages: 440
The dazzling second book in S.M. Beiko’s Realms of Ancient series
Three months after the battle of Zabor, the five friends that came together to defeat her have been separated. Burdened with the Calamity Stone she acquired in Scion of the Fox, Roan has gone to Scotland to retrace her grandmother’s steps in an attempt to stop further evil from entering the world.
Meanwhile, a wicked monster called Seela has risen from the ashy Bloodlands and is wreaking havoc on the world while children in Edinburgh are afflicted by a strange plague; Eli travels to Seoul to face judgment and is nearly murdered; Natti endures a taxing journey with two polar bears; Phae tries desperately to obtain the key to the Underworld; and Barton joins a Family-wide coalition as the last defense against an enemy that will stop at nothing to undo Ancient’s influence on Earth — before there is no longer an Earth to fight for.
Darkness, death, and the ancient powers that shape the world will collide as our heroes discover that some children collapse under their dark inheritance, and those that don’t are haunted by blood.
Welcome to my spot on the tour for Children of the Bloodlands, the second book in The Realms of Ancient Series, which is a sure hit for all of you who love Japanese mythology! (Feel free to check out my review of the first book, Scion of the Fox.) Check it out and then enter the giveaway for a copy of the book and 2 cute owl pins!
Praise for Children of the Bloodlands:
“In book 2 of The Realms of Ancient, Beiko brings the hammer down while continuing all that I loved about Scion of the Fox — the characters, the originality, and the real-world locations. I cannot wait to read the series finale. Bravo!” — Julie E. Czerneda, author of the Night’s Edge series
“S.M. Beiko’s Children of the Bloodlands is a wild, fiery, earth-shattering, sky-scraping ride. Roan and her friends, who came together so memorably in Scion of the Fox, must now follow separate paths, which lead them into realms that are both terrifying and beautiful, and truths that hurt before they heal. Book 3 can’t come soon enough!” — Caitlin Sweet, author of The Door in the Mountain and The Flame in the Maze
“The rewardingly complex mythology is deepened through parallel humanizing themes in the protagonists’ storylines, while game-changing action sequences unleash real consequences in the highly diverse world. A densely-packed, well-crafted sequel that will leave readers eager for the trilogy’s finale.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Children of the Bloodlands is an exceptional installment to the Realms of Ancient saga. S.M. Beiko injects her narrative with a passion and pathos that had me hooked from the very first page. This is a complex and compelling fantasy from one of Canada’s most exciting literary-spec writers. I’m eagerly awaiting book three.” — Charlene Challenger, author of The Voices in Between and The Myth in Distance
“[An] intricately plotted and pleasantly creepy volume. Roan, with her sarcasm, intensity, and increasing world-weariness, is a compelling, realistic protagonist . . . This action-packed Canadian animal fantasy trilogy is recommended for its unique mythology and diverse characters.” — School Library Journal online
About The Author
S.M. Beiko is an eclectic writer and artist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She also works as a freelance editor, illustrator, graphic designer, and consultant in the trade book and comic publishing industries in Canada and the U.S. Her first novel, The Lake and the Library, was nominated for the Manitoba Book Award for Best First Book as well as the 2014 Aurora Award. Her fantasy trilogy, The Realms of Ancient, began with Scion of the Fox, followed by Children of the Bloodlands, and will be concluded with The Brilliant Dark (2019).
- Two winners will be selected (so each winner gets a book and 2 pins).
- Giveaway runs from September 17 to October 7.
- Open to anyone living in the US or Canada.
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Japanese mythology? Ahhh, that sounds amazing! Then again, I’m reading Shadow of the Fox, so I MIGHT be a little biased and in the mood. ?
You can never have too much Japanese mythology, right? This series involves kitsunes too. 🙂
This series is new to me but it sounds great. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! Hope you check it out!
This series is new to me but I do love stories that feature Japanese mythology so thanks for putting it on my radar!
Glad I could introduce you to a new book!
I like the cover of this one. I don’t remember when the first one came out, so this is kind of new to me. Sounds like one my students might enjoy. I’ll have to look into it for the library. Thanks for sharing!
I think it’s been about a year since the first book came out.