About The Aspirant of Blood
The Aspirant of Blood is a slow-burn epic romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent's Daughter of No Worlds, and Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series—in which two women are chosen by legendary weapons that have only ever picked men, and now they must contend with a war on their border, and the men who want them put back in their place.
The gods have abandoned us. Only when the harbinger of shadow is slain will their light return to the land.
Lady Mare Rohan is the last living heir to the lost city of Tirnanog—a title that means nothing with her people dead.
Trapped without purpose in a land that is not her home, Mare wants only to learn the truth of what stole her home away. But fate has other plans for her.
Paragons are vaunted heroes—only the Emperor himself holds more power. They carry enchanted weapons that choose their next wielder upon the previous Paragon’s death.
One just chose Mare. But women are not allowed to be Paragons.
To shield her from the enraged nobles who want her dead, the prince orders Mare to train under the most powerful remaining Paragon, but she is in more danger with him, than alone. Shadows stirred within her when she first wielded the Paragon's blade—the forbidden magic spoken of in prophecy.
Paragon Tiernan is the only force protecting her from her enemies, but should he learn her dark secret?
He would not hesitate to take her life.
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Tropes and content include: He trains her, enemies to lovers, fantasy romance, touch her and die, forced proximity, Golden retriever x Black cat, Feminine rage, slow burn romance, multiple POV, epic quests, and dragons
The Aspirant of Blood FAQ
When is The Aspirant of Blood by Riley Knight coming out?
The Aspirant of Blood by Riley Knight is scheduled to be released on July 21, 2026.
What is the release date for The Aspirant of Blood?
The release date for The Aspirant of Blood is July 21, 2026.
What genre is The Aspirant of Blood?
The Aspirant of Blood is categorised as Fantasy, Romantasy.
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Release details last updated September 1, 2026.