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His Mortal Demise

AUTHOR Le, Vanessa
PUBLISHER Roaring Brook Press (03/18/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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These Violent Delights meets Divine Rivals in the explosive finale to The Last Bloodcarver duology--with a riveting medical magic system and lush Vietnam-inspired fantasy world.

Kochin is a heartsooth--a rare being with the ability to heal any wound. Any wound, that is, except death.

Intent on defying nature and bringing Nhika back to life, Kochin keeps her body in a life-preserving casket and waits for a miracle. Stricken with grief and descending into madness, Kochin realizes the answer to his desperate quest can only lie in one place: Yarong, the lush yet battle-ridden island the first heartsooths called home.

Months later, Nhika wakes in a familiar manor-house, with Kochin nowhere to be found. As she traces his footsteps across Theumas, she discovers the haunting path he walked to bring her back, and a world changed by war.

When Kochin discovers the true and grisly way to resurrect a person from the grave, he must decide exactly how much he is willing to sacrifice, in order to reunite with the woman he loves...

Don't miss this stunning dual-POV follow up to The Last Bloodcarver, where morals will be tested, hearts pushed to the limit, and fates determined once and for all. Vanessa Le's jaw-dropping sequel is a bloody and luscious spectacle to be devoured in one sitting.

Praise for The Last Bloodcarver duology:

6 starred reviews

"A smart, lush, and utterly compelling read." -- Marie Lu, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Legend

"You'll gasp, you'll scream, you'll cry, and you'll be begging for the next book." -- Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights

"The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance." -- Axie Oh, New York Times-bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

"Obsession-worthy characters." -- Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find

"Absolutely captivating. This is one to be savored." -- Grace D. Li, New York Times-bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief

? "Engrossing, moving, and intricately detailed." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

? "Sharp and satisfying, this duology belongs in all....collections." -- School Library Journal, starred review

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ISBN-13: 9781250881540
ISBN-10: 1250881544
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 400
Carton Quantity: 16
Product Dimensions: 5.65 x 1.45 x 8.55 inches
Weight: 1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Dust Cover, Price on Product, Maps, Ikids
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy - Romance
Young Adult Fiction | Places - Asia
Young Adult Fiction | Mysteries & Detective Stories
Grade Level: 7th Grade - College Freshman
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal: FIC
Library of Congress Control Number: 2024010762
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These Violent Delights meets Divine Rivals in the explosive finale to The Last Bloodcarver duology--with a riveting medical magic system and lush Vietnam-inspired fantasy world.

Kochin is a heartsooth--a rare being with the ability to heal any wound. Any wound, that is, except death.

Intent on defying nature and bringing Nhika back to life, Kochin keeps her body in a life-preserving casket and waits for a miracle. Stricken with grief and descending into madness, Kochin realizes the answer to his desperate quest can only lie in one place: Yarong, the lush yet battle-ridden island the first heartsooths called home.

Months later, Nhika wakes in a familiar manor-house, with Kochin nowhere to be found. As she traces his footsteps across Theumas, she discovers the haunting path he walked to bring her back, and a world changed by war.

When Kochin discovers the true and grisly way to resurrect a person from the grave, he must decide exactly how much he is willing to sacrifice, in order to reunite with the woman he loves...

Don't miss this stunning dual-POV follow up to The Last Bloodcarver, where morals will be tested, hearts pushed to the limit, and fates determined once and for all. Vanessa Le's jaw-dropping sequel is a bloody and luscious spectacle to be devoured in one sitting.

Praise for The Last Bloodcarver duology:

6 starred reviews

"A smart, lush, and utterly compelling read." -- Marie Lu, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Legend

"You'll gasp, you'll scream, you'll cry, and you'll be begging for the next book." -- Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights

"The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance." -- Axie Oh, New York Times-bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

"Obsession-worthy characters." -- Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find

"Absolutely captivating. This is one to be savored." -- Grace D. Li, New York Times-bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief

? "Engrossing, moving, and intricately detailed." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

? "Sharp and satisfying, this duology belongs in all....collections." -- School Library Journal, starred review

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