Review: Blood Scion

Title: Blood Scion

Author: Deborah Falaye

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication date: March 8, 2022

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Summary

Sloane is a descendant of the Orisha gods, which is dangerous under the Lucis’ rule. If anyone in power knew what Sloane could do, it would mean certain death for her. So, when she’s drafted into the Lucis army on her fifteenth birthday, she knows she’s in more danger than ever.

However, being in the army might present itself with a new opportunity. Sloane know has the ability to see how the enemy works and take them down from within. Doing so won’t come without its own risks, though. Sloane must decide what sacrifices she’s willing to make in order for her people to be free. If she doesn’t lose herself to the power, first.

Review: Blood Scion

Thanks to HarperCollins and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this to review! The cover to this book is absolutely striking. You know from the beginning you’re likely getting an action packed science fiction epic, and that’s exactly what this book delivers.

Falaye sets the tone of this story right from the beginning. We get to see Sloane’s powers in the first opening scene, and you know that something dangerous is going to follow it. This is definitely a military driven story, and we see how this affects Sloane from beginning to end. Thoughout, Falaye integrates the African mythology with the technology of those in power, making for an overall hard-hitting story.

While sometimes pacing can be difficult for stories like this, I’d argue the pacing is pretty spot on in this book. It makes the story itself more accessibly, and it makes it difficult to put the book down. In addition to the pacing, Falaye fleshes out each of the main characters well. They more than one dimensional, adding to the intense nature of the story.

All in all, if you’re looking for something like Skyhunter by Marie Lu, this is a great read-a-like. I’d definitely be interested in reading the next book!

4/5 stars