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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.
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A standalone fantasy that gives complex world-building, a unique magic system, thoughtful character development and an epic ending that gut punches you. Truly an outstanding novel.
I'm mixed in how I feel about it compared to The Sword of Kaigen, also by M. L. Wang. On the one hand, I cried on a train all by myself reading The Sword of Kaigen, whereas I didn't cry (publicly or privately) reading Blood Over Bright Haven, although it certainly was an emotional read.
Ultimately, I think Bright Haven was written better and definitely had a more consistent pace. The themes of both…
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