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About The Book
Seeking answers about her mother’s past leads a teen to a magical realm where she must learn to wield a rare magic to keep ravenous monsters at bay in this whimsically imagined young adult romantasy perfect for fans of Tahereh Mafi and A. B. Poranek.
The day of her mother’s funeral, Linh is visited by a strange boy who seems vaguely familiar and claims to know secrets about her mother’s past. Feeling alone in her grief and desperate to hold onto what’s left of her mom, Linh follows the boy, Elior, and is transported into another world.
Ebrirene is a realm governed by six ancient magics—light, fire, earth, water, nature, and space—and populated by talking flowers and powerful mages. Its beauty and power make it the perfect target for the greedy, vicious demons at its border. Linh’s mother used her space magic to seal the demons’ portal back when she was a princess of Ebrirene, and now Elior, the crown prince, has brought Linh here in the hope that she can strengthen her mother’s weakening protection.
Linh does her best to adapt to her fantastical new surroundings and master powers she didn’t even know she had, but not everyone wants her to succeed at her task. Someone enters her into the annual tournament at the mages’ academy, which promises to be deadlier than ever before. Now, caught in a web of court intrigue and unsettled by her dangerous attraction to the prince, Linh must fight for survival against enemies that may be closer to her than she fears.
The day of her mother’s funeral, Linh is visited by a strange boy who seems vaguely familiar and claims to know secrets about her mother’s past. Feeling alone in her grief and desperate to hold onto what’s left of her mom, Linh follows the boy, Elior, and is transported into another world.
Ebrirene is a realm governed by six ancient magics—light, fire, earth, water, nature, and space—and populated by talking flowers and powerful mages. Its beauty and power make it the perfect target for the greedy, vicious demons at its border. Linh’s mother used her space magic to seal the demons’ portal back when she was a princess of Ebrirene, and now Elior, the crown prince, has brought Linh here in the hope that she can strengthen her mother’s weakening protection.
Linh does her best to adapt to her fantastical new surroundings and master powers she didn’t even know she had, but not everyone wants her to succeed at her task. Someone enters her into the annual tournament at the mages’ academy, which promises to be deadlier than ever before. Now, caught in a web of court intrigue and unsettled by her dangerous attraction to the prince, Linh must fight for survival against enemies that may be closer to her than she fears.
About The Author
Photograph (c) Jamie Morley
Allie Nguyen is a Vietnamese fantasy author based in London with an MA in creative writing. She has a deep love for flawed female characters and strange, whimsical worlds. When she’s not writing, she’s often found making Taylor Swift playlists for her books, wandering around museums, or rereading Wuthering Heights for the hundredth time. Follow her on social media @AllieWritesaLot.
Product Details
- Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (November 10, 2026)
- Length: 448 pages
- ISBN13: 9798347108640
- Ages: 14 - 99
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Raves and Reviews
"Riotously creative, Blood of Silver is filled with incredible banter and a cracking pace that kept me turning pages! Linh is such a fabulous protagonist, Elior is swoony, and I absolutely LOVED their on-page chemistry. And that ending!!! This is a must-read!"
– Keshe Chow, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Girl With No Reflection and For No Mortal Creature
"Blood Of Silver is a stunning fantasy debut that blends rich worldbuilding with compelling characters, weaving a tale of magic that will leave you breathless. Linh, Elior and the non-stop whinging flowers have my whole heart!"
– Amber Chen, bestselling author of Of Jade and Dragons
“Blood of Silver is a captivating magical, groundbreaking YA fantasy. I devoured it! Linh is a bewitching, morally grey, complex protagonist and I can’t wait to see her continue to explore the twisted elemental world in the next instalment. I need book two immediately after that ending...The best YA fantasy I've read in a long time.”
– Andy Darcy Theo, author of The Light That Blinds Us
"Allie Nguyen’s Blood of Silver is dark and pacy, a heart-pumping rivals-to-lovers tale. A magical, demon-haunted world, a fiery FMC, complex family dynamics and burning ambitions, this YA novel will keep you enthralled."
– Angela "A.G." Slatter, award-winning author of The Cold House
“Weaving together forbidden love, political intrigue, betrayal, and rich world-building, Blood of Silver seized my attention with its honest exploration of grief and intriguing family secrets, and kept me captivated with its complex characters and their daring adventures.”
– Angela Montoya, award-winning author of A Cruel Thirst
"Blood of Silver is an enchantingly immersive debut that absolutely sparkles with imagination. Allie Nguyen infuses the irreverent whimsy of a classic portal fantasy world with a fresh, contemporary wit, and a rich character story is underpinned with powerful themes about family, identity, grief, and a yearning for connection."
– Ren Hutchings, author of Under Fortunate Stars
"A darkly glimmering gem of a tale. With its vivid, whimsical world, tense mystery, and tantalizing romance, Blood of Silver will sweep readers away."
– Selma Soren, author of Ungodly Chaos
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