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Blight-Bringer
Alchemy, they never knew what it was truly capable of. What wonders and horror one could conjure up with enough of a rotten heart. Humans have taken enough from me. They've taken enough from everyone. I will show them what I bring...
In the frigid depths of the glacier Korigara, a small blue Alerez with no name is torn from his home and sold into slavery in the city of Yalor-a metropolis operated entirely by the enslaved and charged with conjuring in the Golden Dawn, the legendary age of prosperity. Assigned to the Alchemy Division and granted the designator Bringer, he conceals his talent, fearing the attention it may attract. But when a deadly disease ravages the local hunting grounds, Bringer's expertise is thrust into the spotlight. Uncovering a malevolent Titan lurking behind the epidemic, Bringer becomes infected, marked as a carrier of a sinister contagion.
Armed with his alchemic prowess and a resolve to save mostly himself, Bringer attempts to master the insidious force. As Bringer tumbles down further into darkness, it falls on him to will the next dawn be one of gold or of disaster?
In this gripping tale of corruption and descent, Bringer must confront the darkness within himself before it consumes...everything.
In the frigid depths of the glacier Korigara, a small blue Alerez with no name is torn from his home and sold into slavery in the city of Yalor-a metropolis operated entirely by the enslaved and charged with conjuring in the Golden Dawn, the legendary age of prosperity. Assigned to the Alchemy Division and granted the designator Bringer, he conceals his talent, fearing the attention it may attract. But when a deadly disease ravages the local hunting grounds, Bringer's expertise is thrust into the spotlight. Uncovering a malevolent Titan lurking behind the epidemic, Bringer becomes infected, marked as a carrier of a sinister contagion.
Armed with his alchemic prowess and a resolve to save mostly himself, Bringer attempts to master the insidious force. As Bringer tumbles down further into darkness, it falls on him to will the next dawn be one of gold or of disaster?
In this gripping tale of corruption and descent, Bringer must confront the darkness within himself before it consumes...everything.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2024
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June 4, 2025
If you are looking for a feel-good fantasy mixed with a strong dose of magic incorporated into the plot you are sadly not in the right place. Do not go past stop. Turn back to your tbr.
I say that not as a diss, but a warning to fantasy lovers who may not be aware of what grimdark fantasy entails. Me labeling this as grimdark is my own opinion and readers should be made aware of this since as far as I am aware it's labeled as fantasy only. With that being said, this is my first grimdark novel of any sort and I am left intrigued and unsure of if I will continue to peruse this sub-genre.
I almost want to say this has a touch of sci-fi to it, but it more closely resembles extremely realistic magic and alchemy. I found myself wishing there was more importance showing what exactly Bringer was doing, instead of keeping nearly nonchalant and mysterious, which only came across as poorly described sequences. This is what really grinds on my nerves in fantasy novels because it is one of the major things I look at while reading and reviewing fantasy novels.
The characters were morally black... And that's it. There is an attempt at character development made early on as readers are brought into the universe and introduced to Bringer, but the distinction was not extended to any of the secondary characters which was an absolute shame. There were so many instances where I was reading and was hoping for even the slightest of personality or individuality to shine through, and every time I was let down. Th
There was such a potential in this novel for a unique and incredible worldbuilding, but the opportunity was left unused. For a novel leaning hard into corruption and revenge, very little was given to readers regarding these promised themes.
I say that not as a diss, but a warning to fantasy lovers who may not be aware of what grimdark fantasy entails. Me labeling this as grimdark is my own opinion and readers should be made aware of this since as far as I am aware it's labeled as fantasy only. With that being said, this is my first grimdark novel of any sort and I am left intrigued and unsure of if I will continue to peruse this sub-genre.
I almost want to say this has a touch of sci-fi to it, but it more closely resembles extremely realistic magic and alchemy. I found myself wishing there was more importance showing what exactly Bringer was doing, instead of keeping nearly nonchalant and mysterious, which only came across as poorly described sequences. This is what really grinds on my nerves in fantasy novels because it is one of the major things I look at while reading and reviewing fantasy novels.
The characters were morally black... And that's it. There is an attempt at character development made early on as readers are brought into the universe and introduced to Bringer, but the distinction was not extended to any of the secondary characters which was an absolute shame. There were so many instances where I was reading and was hoping for even the slightest of personality or individuality to shine through, and every time I was let down. Th
There was such a potential in this novel for a unique and incredible worldbuilding, but the opportunity was left unused. For a novel leaning hard into corruption and revenge, very little was given to readers regarding these promised themes.
June 21, 2025
Blight-Bringer was such a great read! The story pulled me in right away, and I really enjoyed following Bringer’s journey. It was full of twists, turns, and tough moral choices. The magic system was unique and intriguing, the world-building was great and the writing made it feel like I was seeing the story through Bringer’s eyes the whole time (and what a twisted mind he has). Grimdark fans will definitely enjoy this one.
I’m really looking forward to what comes next in the series!
I’m really looking forward to what comes next in the series!
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