Sacrifice
Author: Vicky Walklate
Pages: 238 pages
Genre: Adult Fantasy Romance
Published: June 2021 by Champagne Book Group
Rating: 4 Stars
Synopsis:
Dragon gods rule the realm, demons lurk in the shadows and a sorcerer hides a dangerous secret. A war is brewing in Jothesia, and the gods have no idea.
Being selected as human sacrifice to the immortal dragon shifters is supposedly an honor, but rebellious Libby doesn’t see it that way. When the sacrificial ritual goes badly wrong, she finds herself in a reluctant alliance with eldest god Rhetahn. He’s grumpy, cynical and utterly exasperating …and she can’t get him out of her head.
Rhetahn knows there’s something wrong with this sacrifice, and it’s not just her infuriating stubbornness or the way she makes his jaded heart skip a beat. When misfortune befalls his brothers and renders him powerless, his only choice is to unite with Libby to seek answers.
Setting out on a dangerous quest across the realm, the compelling attraction between them is undeniable, yet doomed. To recover his magic, regain his strength and prevent the demons from seizing power, Rhetahn needs her blood. He must kill her at the end of their journey, even if it breaks his heart to do so.
But a terrible power lies hidden in Jothesia, one that could destroy everything the gods have built. Libby and Rhetahn’s forbidden relationship may be the realm’s only hope against utter ruin.
A word from the author: Please note this is Book 1 of a duology and ends with an HFN (Happy For Now). The couple’s full HEA (Happy Ever After) will follow in Book 2.
Also please note the following content notes/warnings:
Mild-moderate blood, cursing, death/dying, deep water attack/trauma, drugging/poisoning, kidnap/forceful deprivation of personal autonomy, mention of suicide, sexual contact (consensual), violence, vomiting
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Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Sacrifice-dragon-sacrifice-ironclad-Trivium-ebook/dp/B0951NVN51 (Canada)
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58026647-sacrifice
Author Bio
Vicky is a romance, fantasy and historical fiction author from Norfolk, UK. Along with Sacrifice, she also published a monster romance novella last year, and her latest book, a Regency mystery with romantic elements, is out now.
When she’s not writing she transforms into a giant bookworm, eagerly devouring books of all kinds, especially romance.
My Review of Sacrifice by Vicky Walklate
Thank you to BBNYA and the author for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Every 25 years, the three immortal dragon brothers of Jothesia accept a sacrifice from the humans to retain their power over everyone. When Libby finds herself in the room of potential sacrifices, and then is chosen, everything suddenly changes. The sacrificial ritual goes wrong, leaving Libby alive and forced into a temporary alliance with Rhetahn, the eldest brother.
Despite being his sacrifice, Rheatahn finds himself more and more attracted to Libby and vice versa. To begin with though, these two are very hostile towards one another, which leads to a lot of tense moments! Libby and Rhetahn must travel across the country to seek answers and discover that there is more at stake than the sacrifice going wrong as war is looming. In addition to finding herself attracted to the man planning to kill her for his own gain, Libby begins to discover some things about herself, as she releases a mysterious power.
‘In two thousand years of life, nothing has meant more to me than my time with you.’
I loved the side characters in this and wish we could have seen a bit more of them and I’m sure we will in the sequel. The worldbuilding was done well and we were introduced to many different fantasy species in this. I can’t wait to see more of the worldbuilding and characters in the next one.
I really enjoyed this one, so definitely check it out if you love fantasy romance!
Keep reading,
Georgia x
Lost in Neverland 
Amazing review!
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Thank you 🙂
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