Amanda Blanche > Recent Status Updates

ARC read - not really advanced as it released early December. But I’m having a good time, this was more than I was expecting - good writing, complex flawed human characters. I’m just devouring it.

I’ve been in such a reading slump, so I have been very slow to start this. But this is an e-arc, releasing early 2026.

So far it’s a very Tudors - Italian- esque fantasy story.

Ok, I don’t know how this Amunet character is going to redeem herself - cause she just seems like a terrible person, I would be happy to just have Samiras POV ( but I’m sure it’s all important and relevant in the end 🙄)

Was very lucky to get an e-ARC copy of this book that releases in June 2026

Early impressions - I’m enjoying it, it’s a cool mix of like an Egyptian-y kingdom and their rival kingdom are like viking bear shifters.

Some of the physical style choices are interesting when it comes to the hair - like pixie cuts, bald, or bald with a long braid - but I’m getting used to the idea.

Ok I’m getting anxious - this is ramping up. Spice level still low - but tension is rising. I’m scared already for how this ends - cause it ain’t gonna be good (for the characters that is - I’m ecstatic)

Why am I getting like divergent- Harry Potter and the goblet of fire vibes? But like the gladiator version. Not a complaint at all, just an observation

Think like gladiators with vampire and magic. I’m into it.

Dude, this is spicy AF. I wanted to read before watching the show and this makes me more excited for the show. The banter! The tension! The chemistry!

Facebook keeps showing me new books snippets - doesn’t it know how long my TBR is? For every book I read, I add two more to the list.

ARC read- releasing 2026

Ok - but what “novella” has 384 pages??? I am excited to get back into this universe after the abrupt ending in Wysteria - don’t let me down 🤞🏻

ARC read - releasing April 2026