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Destiny's Blood (Destiny #1)
by
Marie Bilodeau (Goodreads Author)
"Marie Bilodeau knocks my socks off. She's got an amazing eye for detail and a sumptuous narrative voice. Destiny's Blood is a winner -- another home run from one of Canada's best new authors." --Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of WAKE
Layela Delamores wants nothing more than to settle into a quiet, peaceful life, running a small flower shop with her twin sister...more
Paperback, 308 pages
Published
July 25th 2010
by Dragon Moon Press
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It's been a while since I've read Science Fiction. I met the author at last year's (2012) Can-Con, a speculative fiction convention in Ottawa. We traded books.
I really enjoyed this book. It had some really wonderful, refreshing ideas (I'm particularly fond of the sentient plant-life friend of the twins. Nice idea). The pacing was very well done.
The language, for me, as well as the characters would put this book firmly in the YA category for me, though... what would I know? I was always a precoci...more
I really enjoyed this book. It had some really wonderful, refreshing ideas (I'm particularly fond of the sentient plant-life friend of the twins. Nice idea). The pacing was very well done.
The language, for me, as well as the characters would put this book firmly in the YA category for me, though... what would I know? I was always a precoci...more
Layela and Yoma Delamares have not lived exemplary lives. Struggling to survive without their parents, the two girls turned to theft. Yoma, more than her sister, has led a life as a thief for so long, it's all she wants. For Layela, that life wasn't enough. They save their money and buy a flower shop on the world of Collar.
Unfortunately, their dream falls apart when Yoma leaves the authorities start harassing Layela. With the help of Avienne and Ardin Malavant, Layela escapes. She and Josmere, Y...more
Unfortunately, their dream falls apart when Yoma leaves the authorities start harassing Layela. With the help of Avienne and Ardin Malavant, Layela escapes. She and Josmere, Y...more
Destiny's Blood is a compelling, exciting, adventure story that doesn't
give the reader or the characters time to catch their breaths. The
story follows Layela on her run from the law and her search for answers
- answers she believes her twin sister Yoma holds. On the way she is
both helped and hindered on her quest by friends who strive to protect
her from the dangers she faces and the destiny she would rather avoid.
Although Destiny's Blood is a departure from Bilodeau's other books
(the Heirs...more
give the reader or the characters time to catch their breaths. The
story follows Layela on her run from the law and her search for answers
- answers she believes her twin sister Yoma holds. On the way she is
both helped and hindered on her quest by friends who strive to protect
her from the dangers she faces and the destiny she would rather avoid.
Although Destiny's Blood is a departure from Bilodeau's other books
(the Heirs...more
A terrific read. Sci/fi and spirituality combined perfectly in a story of destiny. And blood. It begins so unassumingly in a flower shop, and ends with a closing line that is both reassuring and foreboding.
Marie knows how to tell a story: pace, check; interestingly real characters, check; suspense, you better believe that's a check; wit, check; tar monsters... TAR monsters? YES, TAR MONSTERS! And space battles. And gold-hearted rogues. And twins with visions. And plant-people. And did I mention...more
Marie knows how to tell a story: pace, check; interestingly real characters, check; suspense, you better believe that's a check; wit, check; tar monsters... TAR monsters? YES, TAR MONSTERS! And space battles. And gold-hearted rogues. And twins with visions. And plant-people. And did I mention...more
This was the first science fiction novel I have read in a long time. The author came highly recommended by Robert J. Sawyer. I liked the twins, their shady past and strange visions, the Berganda (plant people), space ships and twists in the plot. Very engaging and enjoyable. Looking forward to the next one in the series.
I fell for the space and fantasy cross of this book. It was refreshing to have the two genres put together so beautifully. Not to mention the epic love story that had me jumping in anticipation. This is one of my favourites from amazing author Marie Bilodeau!
Destiny's Blood took me on a fantastic journey, one that I didn't quickly want to walk away from! Marie Bilodeau does a phenomenal job of tightly and intricately weaving this story with a world and set of characters that carry you along.
I received this book directly from the author and she signed it! I was so happy to get it after entering to win books for a long time and not ever winning. I must say it was worth the wait! Marie Bilodeau is an amazing author. There is mystery upon mystery inside of this book and it is action packed! I absolutely loved it and can't wait to read more of her books!
Marie Bilodeau's book, Destiny's Blood, is a fantastic adventure that never lets down the pace. This Aurora Award Nominee (2011) is fast paced as we are introduced to Yoma and Layela, twins who have had a sorrid past. It is Layela who wishes to settle down to a nice quiet life as a florist while her sister continues the theive's lifestyle. The twins are searched for by both evil and friendly forces to bring back life to the First Star. Throughout their adventures they are knocked down and rise u...more
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Marie Bilodeau is an Ottawa-based science-fiction and fantasy author. Her latest novel, Destiny’s Blood, was released in August 2010 by Dragon Moon Press, and is a finalist in the Foreword Book Awards. Her first trilogy, Heirs of a Broken Land, is slotted to come out in second edition in 2012. Her short fiction has also appeared in several anthologies and magazines.
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