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The Gilded Survivor
The Blood Tournaments #1
by Daniela A. Mera
Published: June 19, 2023
Publisher: Golden Glow Press
Genre: Dystopian, Romance, Young Adult
Blurb:
When The Prison Healer and The Hunger Games meet…
“No matter what, you do not surrender.”
Carmen Asbaje only needed two things in her life: her closest friend and her Flamenco shoes. Shelter was optional, and love was a lie used to inflict pain on others. Born with Blood Magic that she wasn’t supposed to have, Carmen lived with fatal secrets. When the fiercely competitive Blood Tournaments drew near, Carmen was forced to meet with the former Tournament Champion, Antonio Castillas, to save her friend’s life. After that meeting, a spark of passion ignited inside of her.
Forbidden infatuation.
When her accidental Blood Magic audition was leaked, Carmen received national attention and was entered into the upcoming Blood Tournament.
Impersonating an Elite was a crime punishable by death, yet there was no escape. She never should have been elevated to Elite status, but if she refused to compete or her past was uncovered, she would be endangering the life of everyone connected to her.
Leading up to the Tournament, Carmen discovered the Elite culture was savage, venomous and relentless. If she didn’t win, the streets would run gold with her blood.
Be captivated by Carmen's story as it intertwines with classic themes of social status and family loyalty, as well as courage under fire in order to survive against all odds.
NOTE: This series is upper YA/NA and will have moderate steam as the series progresses. There are some instances of violence, language, and mature situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.
“Daniela A. Mera has created a unique dystopian world where blood magic reigns, Elites are forced into arranged marriages, and no one can be trusted. Fantasy and dystopia meld together seamlessly in this first installment of The Blood Tournaments. It's a must-read!” - Elayna R. Gallea, author of Tethered
My Review:
The Gilded Survivor is a great start to a brand-new world. The Gilded Survivor is the first book in The Blood Tournaments by Daniela A. Mera. The world-building on this one is captivating. I was pulled in from the first page. I was lost in this amazing world from beginning to end. The characters are all very amazing themselves. Carmen is a great person. Someone you would want to be best friends with.
Carmen has gotten herself into a dangerous situation while trying to save her best friend’s life and maybe others' as well. Carmen has a secret that she has been trying to hide from everyone especially the elite all her life. If anyone finds out her secret then it could very well cost her, her life.
While trying to save her best friend’s life Carmen is pulled into the blood tournaments. Carmen wants no part in the blood tournaments. Participating in the tournament could reveal her secret to the world.
I loved the writing style. I liked how Spanish and English were blended together even though I didn’t know what was being said at the time but never fear there is a glossary to help out with this. I do wish more than anything that I had learned to speak Spanish. I do know a few words that I have taught myself one time when I was trying to learn Spanish by taking online classes but never kept up with it.
The Gilded Survivor is so very much like The Hunger Games in so many different ways. I can’t wait to read more in The Blood Tournaments world.
I would recommend The Gilded Survivor to all fans of magic, fantasy, and romance. Grab your copy of The Gilded Survivor today!
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