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Blood Over Bright Haven (Paperback)
M L Wang

For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic.

When she finally achieves her ambition to become the first woman admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry, she finds herself undermined at every turn. Instead of a lab assistant, she’s paired with a janitor, putting her crucial research at risk. But Thomil wasn’t always a janitor.

Once a nomadic hunter from the wild plains outside the city, he now sees a chance to understand the forces that decimated his tribe and drove him from his homeland. Together they will uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever – if it doesn’t get them killed first.

Discover the gripping dark academia fantasy about the limits of truth and power from the author of The Sword of Kaigen, perfect for fans of Babel by R. F. Kuang, Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House, and V. E. Schwab.

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Media Reviews

"The best fantasy novel of the year" The Guardian
"The best book – bar none – I've read all year” Evan Winter, author of The Rage of Dragons
"This book is a merciless reckoning that leaves you reeling long after the last page is turned." Sara Hashem, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Jasad Heir
"A scathing but truthful look at the world we live in… A stunningly powerful story." Terry Brooks, author of the epic fantasy Shannara series
"Innovative and brilliantly written, this is a glorious jewel added to the crown of dark academia." Seanan McGuire, author of the Wayward Children series
"A storytelling masterclass." Mark Lawrence, author of The Book that Wouldn't Burn
"A fantastic page-turner – clever, emotional, and thematically rich.
I was completely engaged the whole way through. Highly recommended!" James Islington, author of The Will of the Many

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A Bit More Info

The Author

Author: M L Wang
Nationality: American

The Book

Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Published: 2025-09-25
First Published: 2023
ISBN: 9781804950760


The Sub-Genres

  • Dark Academia
  • Dark Fantasy
  • High Fantasy

The Setting

  • Fantasy kingdom

The Themes

  • Oppression
  • Gender
  • Power
  • Inequality

The Writing Style

  • Multiple perspectives
  • First person perspective
  • Fast paced