Cover of Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin

Blood & Honey

by Shelby Mahurin

Blood & Honey is a dark fantasy thriller that follows Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel as they flee covens, kingdoms, and a relentless church. A fast-paced, character-driven tale of loyalty, danger, and hard choices, it’s written for adult readers and older teens who crave gritty magic, intricate world-building, and high-stakes adventure. The tone is tense yet hopeful, blending danger with a deep sense of loyalty and love. Written with a breathless, multi-thread narrative, Blood & Honey weaves Lou and Reid's urgent quest for protection with the parallel journeys of Coco and Ansel. The world feels lived-in—shadowy covens, bustling towns, and the ever-present threat of the church—while Morgane's cunning game of cat and mouse raises the stakes at every turn. Rich fantasy world with covens, kingdoms, and ecclesiastical power at the center of the chase Tight, character-driven storytelling following multiple perspectives and loyalties Exploration of loyalty, sacrifice, and the weight of chosen family Atmospheric prose, sharp dialogue, and suspenseful pacing that keep you turning pages Thrilling action sequences and morally complex decisions without spoilers By the end, Blood & Honey offers readers a charged mix of danger and warmth, showing what people will do to protect the ones they love. It leaves you thinking about courage, trust, and the bonds that endure, long after the last page is turned.

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