Join us for our March book club discussion of The Bloodprint by Ausma Zehanat Khan. This is an adult fantasy novel about a group of women battling against a tyrannical patriarchy that threatens their existence.
From the publisher:
A dark power called the Talisman has risen in the land, born of ignorance and persecution. Led by a man known only known as the One-eyed Preacher, it is a cruel and terrifying movement bent on world domination—a superstitious patriarchy that suppresses knowledge and subjugates women. And it is growing.
But there are those who fight the Talisman’s spread, including the Companions of Hira, a diverse group of influential women whose power derives from the Claim—the magic inherent in the words of a sacred scripture. Foremost among them is Arian and her apprentice, Sinnia, skilled warriors who are knowledgeable in the Claim. This daring pair have long stalked Talisman slave-chains, searching for clues and weapons to help them battle their enemy’s oppressive ways. Now, they may have discovered a miraculous symbol of hope that can destroy the One-eyed Preacher and his fervid followers: The Bloodprint, a dangerous text the Talisman has tried to erase from the world.
Finding a copy of The Bloodprint promises to be their most dangerous undertaking yet, an arduous journey that will lead them deep into Talisman territory. Though they will be helped by allies—a loyal ex-slave and Arian’s former confidante and sword master—both Arian and Sinnia know that this mission may well be their last.
If you’d like to read more about The Bloodprint before picking up a copy, you can check out Deanna Nguyen’s review of the novel here.
Join the GiC Book Club in person at Main Point Books in Wayne, PA! We will meet on Saturday, March 10 at 5 p.m. You can RSVP on Facebook at this link. Please visit or call Main Point Books to pick up or reserve your copy of The Bloodprint.
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