Blood's Pride

I loved these characters, even though I knew it was going to hurt. Heart-wrenching. Poignant. Lovely * Brandon Sanderson *
Manieri's debut, the first of a projected epic fantasy series, presents a striking world . . . Her characters are passionate and memorable, lending a personal touch to a complex tale of clashing cultures and philosophies * Library Journal (starred review) *
Superb * Tor.com *
Her ability to insert beautiful descriptions into an action-packed scene is certainly the mark of a talented writer and the series only looks set to become more exciting as the story progresses from this strong beginning * British Fantasy Society *
We were hooked right from the prologue ... Manieri clearly has a talent for intricate plots * Starburst Magazine *
Intrigue, betrayal and old rivalries play out against the fires of revolution. Hang on for a wild ride! * Gail Z. Martin, author of Chronicles of the Necomancer *
It is a wonderful epic fantasy tale, with a close personal feel * A Fantastic Librarian *
Plot twists, romantic entanglements, and political rivalries make for lots of drama in this dense, complicated series setup * Publisher's Weekly *
Delightfully dark and delicious ... one of my tips to watch this year in the Fantasy debuts categories * Falcata Times *
Manieri has created an interesting world, peopled with strange but relatable groups, and is addressing some important issues around colonisation and the way that people are controlled through her storylines * Adventures with Words *

One of the most exciting and original pieces of fantasy I've ever read

* Book Monkey *
Highly imaginative * Kirkus *
Picture the fluent prose and flawless world-building of an author such as Trudi Canavan combined with the epic plot and character lists of an author like Martin and you won't be far off . . . Her ability to contrast beauty with brutality, hope with despair and love with hate will secure this novel as one of the year's finest debuts * Fantasy-Faction on The Shattered Kingdoms *
Engaging, and addictive . . . Manieri is a strong new voice in fantasy, and definitely one to watch in the future. Recommended for all fans of epic fantasy * Civilian Reader *
A truly original work . . . A dashing first novel, highlighted by an intricate plot well-served by complex and unpredictable characters, and an overall theatrical quality that sets the book apart * Fantasy Book Critic *
A truly exciting debut that suggests this is just the tip of a potential 'fantasy classic' iceberg * Fantasy Book Review *