Overview
When grief cracks her open, magic answers. After the sudden death of her grandmother, Mari Pollard is torn from her quiet life and thrust into the glittering, ruthless world of New York City's elite. Surrounded by wealth, secrets, and expectations she never asked for, Mari begins to feel something awakening beneath her skin, ancient, dangerous... and tied to her blood. As forbidden power stirs, Mari is pulled into a hidden war between the Bloodwrights, wielders of perilous blood magic, and the Stonebound, sworn guardians of the mortal world. Her only guide is Alaric Gaines, the enigmatic boy sworn to train and protect her, even as he becomes the one person she's not sure she can trust. Bound by grief, destiny, and a connection older than memory itself, Mari must navigate dark academia halls, morally gray alliances, and a slow-burning attraction that could either save her... or destroy everything. Because in a world where loss fuels magic, the greatest danger isn't power. It's who you become when fate finally calls your name. Tropes You'll Enjoy: Forbidden Magic Slow-Burn Romance Mentor / Protector Hero Morally Gray Love Interest Dark Academia Hidden Magical Legacy / Secret Bloodline Chosen Heir / Fighting Fate The Bloodwright Chronicles Series Book 1: Heir of Grief Book 2: Heir of Legacy Book 3: Heir of Ruin Book 4: Heir of Fate Book 5: Heir of Choice
Full Product Details
Author: Allison Blanchard
Publisher: Varus Publishing
Imprint: Varus Publishing
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.535kg
ISBN: 9798295682759
Pages: 338
Publication Date: 14 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""A breath of fresh air for the YA genre... a modern-day tale filled with magic, secrets, and romantic tension."" -MonicaCanady, Early Reviewer ""A very enjoyable book with characters that feel fresh and original."" -AevynS, Early Reviewer
Author Information
Allison Blanchard is a young adult romantasy author and creative writing teacher at Brookwood High School in Gwinnett County, Georgia. She holds a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in literacy, as well as degrees in English Creative Writing and French. Allison is the author of the upcoming YA Dark Romantasy series The Bloodwright Chronicles and The Spirit-Bound Series (Formally known as the Forget Me Not trilogy). She lives in Bethlehem, Georgia, with her husband and their two dogs. When she is not writing or teaching, you can find her with a book in hand, drinking obscene amounts of coffee, and listening to Taylor Swift.
