A Deadly Bloom

The Plague Bloom #1

by Kody Boye

My name is Bryce Song, and for my entire life, I have lived in the shadow of a deadly Bloom that not only kills, but raises the dead. Since the plague’s beginning, my people have journeyed toward our God’s Promised Lands atop the backs of the Guardians. I have always wondered if we would reach our destination and felt helpless against the seemingly insurmountable odds. A great valley, filled with its Fallen peoples and their undead protector, separates us from our salvation. The only chance of killing our monstrous enemy is to find a weapon, once wielded by our God. During the long journey, our heroes have been slain, and few are willing to embark on a quest to retrieve the holy relic. There’s no question what I must do. I must journey to the last resting place of our God, and reclaim the weapon that will save my people from certain destruction.

Genres: Fantasy

367 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 4, 2019

About the author

Kody Boye has always been drawn to escape into other worlds. Now primarily a young adult fiction author, he made his debut in the Yellow Mama webzine at the age of fourteen with the publication of "[A] Prom Queen's Revenge," and sold his debut novel, Sunrise, to Library of the Living Dead Press at eighteen.​

Since then, he has authored several young adult novels across multiple speculative fiction genres. His works include The Beautiful Ones, The Red Wolf Saga, and the When They Came trilogy.​

When not writing, Kody enjoys reading YA novels, playing video games, and relaxing with his three cats. He currently lives and writes in Southeastern Idaho.

Reviews

[Stitching Ghost · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book came up in my recommendations because of When Graveyards Yawn so based on that and the cover I went in blind expecting a post-apocalyptic novel with zombie dinosaurs... It's actually a fantasy. Now, fantasy hasn't been my jam in a while but I decided to stick with it anyways.

We have our usual chosen teenage girl on a mission, political intrigues (nothing super complicated) and a side of teenage romance, you know how these YA fantasy books go. The main character in this one is really the universe. Was it a little predictable? Yes. Was it still an enjoyable read? Also, yes.