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Bound by Silver & Blood
Not yet published
Expected 10 Nov 26Some destinies
are written in
silver & blood
Darien has spent his life hiding from the world until a single night awakens a forbidden power tied to the ancient Threads that bind fate itself.
Santio takes on a dangerous heist In the floating city of Nartos. that uncovers secrets powerful enough to bring kingdoms crashing down.
Callen Taken from his family as payment for a debt, he is forged into a weapon by a ruthless order of assassins.
Three lives. Three threads. as the tapestry that holds their world together begins to fray, the fate of kingdoms may rest in the hands of those destined to unravel it.
are written in
silver & blood
Darien has spent his life hiding from the world until a single night awakens a forbidden power tied to the ancient Threads that bind fate itself.
Santio takes on a dangerous heist In the floating city of Nartos. that uncovers secrets powerful enough to bring kingdoms crashing down.
Callen Taken from his family as payment for a debt, he is forged into a weapon by a ruthless order of assassins.
Three lives. Three threads. as the tapestry that holds their world together begins to fray, the fate of kingdoms may rest in the hands of those destined to unravel it.
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication November 10, 2026
About the author
Lewis J. Sutcliffe
3 books12 followersLewis J. Sutcliffe is a fantasy author from Yorkshire, named after Lewis from the Inspector Morse novels by Colin Dexter. His work blends mythic world-building, morally complex characters, and the high stakes of epic fantasy with a grounded, human core.
His debut, launches the Thaneweave saga.
His debut, launches the Thaneweave saga.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Disclaimer: I beta read it, this is an unbiased review, etc etc, you know the drill.
Bound by Blood and Silver is in parts a classic epic adventure and in parts an exploration of the chosen one and coming-of-age tropes. It doesn’t look away from darkness and visceral moments, but it is not a dark adventure, nor is it grimdark.
I want to especially highlight Lewis’ skill in moving the story with a great sense of pace and flow, advancing the story without making it a rush. Letting it breathe and grow as we advance and discover both the world and the characters.
The characters, especially Darien and Callen show Lewis’ skill in transitioning seamlessly from one stage in their arcs to the following one.
Darien, as our Main Character is your classic young hero, full of doubts and in need of direction. Fate ripped him from the only thing he knew, the inn that received him as an orphan baby, and the man who welcomed with an open heart. Queue the mentor and his destiny. And his struggle to come to terms with things.
Callen, on the other hand, is a “blood debt”. And his is the story of a young boy who becomes a Debtbound, one of the coolest Assassin-type groups I’ve recently read. You can almost believe in their reasoning for what they do. 🤣
Regarding the worldbuilding, it’s a really interesting one that, albeit not being novel, feels fresh and lived in. I am particularly in love with the backstory of a ship, if that doesn’t tell you how good this is, nothing will.
The minions of the dark are striking, showcasing Lewis’ visual acumen, and how tied-in it is with his vision for the series.
Of course, it being a debut work, it will have some inevitable warts and imperfections, chiefly among them is a slow early development, that’s partially skill and partially being a first book in an epic series.
In short, Bound by Blood and Silver is a fresh take on the classic epic stories, it doesn’t shy away from blood and darkness and difficult decisions, without ever stopping being a tale of growth and defiance.
Beta Read score 4.5⭐️
Bound by Blood and Silver is in parts a classic epic adventure and in parts an exploration of the chosen one and coming-of-age tropes. It doesn’t look away from darkness and visceral moments, but it is not a dark adventure, nor is it grimdark.
I want to especially highlight Lewis’ skill in moving the story with a great sense of pace and flow, advancing the story without making it a rush. Letting it breathe and grow as we advance and discover both the world and the characters.
The characters, especially Darien and Callen show Lewis’ skill in transitioning seamlessly from one stage in their arcs to the following one.
Darien, as our Main Character is your classic young hero, full of doubts and in need of direction. Fate ripped him from the only thing he knew, the inn that received him as an orphan baby, and the man who welcomed with an open heart. Queue the mentor and his destiny. And his struggle to come to terms with things.
Callen, on the other hand, is a “blood debt”. And his is the story of a young boy who becomes a Debtbound, one of the coolest Assassin-type groups I’ve recently read. You can almost believe in their reasoning for what they do. 🤣
Regarding the worldbuilding, it’s a really interesting one that, albeit not being novel, feels fresh and lived in. I am particularly in love with the backstory of a ship, if that doesn’t tell you how good this is, nothing will.
The minions of the dark are striking, showcasing Lewis’ visual acumen, and how tied-in it is with his vision for the series.
Of course, it being a debut work, it will have some inevitable warts and imperfections, chiefly among them is a slow early development, that’s partially skill and partially being a first book in an epic series.
In short, Bound by Blood and Silver is a fresh take on the classic epic stories, it doesn’t shy away from blood and darkness and difficult decisions, without ever stopping being a tale of growth and defiance.
Beta Read score 4.5⭐️
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