{"product_id":"his-mortal-demise","title":"His Mortal Demise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eDivine Rivals \u003c\/i\u003ein the explosive finale to The Last Bloodcarver duology\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003ewith a riveting medical magic system and lush Vietnam-inspired fantasy world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKochin is a heartsooth\u003c\/i\u003e--\u003ci\u003ea rare being with the ability to heal any wound. Any wound, that is, except death.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntent on defying nature and bringing Nhika back to life, Kochin keeps her body in a life-preserving casket and waits for a miracle. Stricken with grief and descending into madness, Kochin realizes the answer to his desperate quest can only lie in one place: Yarong, the lush yet battle-ridden island the first heartsooths called home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMonths later, Nhika wakes in a familiar manor-house, with Kochin nowhere to be found. As she traces his footsteps across Theumas, she discovers the haunting path he walked to bring her back, and a world changed by war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Kochin discovers the true and grisly way to resurrect a person from the grave, he must decide exactly how much he is willing to sacrifice, in order to reunite with the woman he loves... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't miss this stunning dual-POV follow up to \u003ci\u003eThe Last Bloodcarver\u003c\/i\u003e, where morals will be tested, hearts pushed to the limit, and fates determined once and for all. Vanessa Le's jaw-dropping sequel is a bloody and luscious spectacle to be devoured in one sitting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for The Last Bloodcarver duology: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e6 starred reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A smart, lush, and utterly compelling read.\" -- \u003cb\u003eMarie Lu, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLegend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"You'll gasp, you'll scream, you'll cry, and you'll be begging for the next book.\" -- \u003cb\u003eChloe Gong, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThese Violent Delights\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The perfect blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance.\" -- \u003cb\u003eAxie Oh, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Obsession-worthy characters.\" -- \u003cb\u003eJoan He, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e The Ones We're Meant to Find\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Absolutely captivating. This is one to be savored.\" -- \u003cb\u003eGrace D. Li, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePortrait of a Thief\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Engrossing, moving, and intricately detailed.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Sharp and satisfying, this duology belongs in all....collections.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1250881544\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781250881540\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Le, Vanessa\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Roaring Brook Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Mar 2025)","offer_id":46080534577349,"sku":"9781250881540","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781250881540.jpg?v=1776038141","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/his-mortal-demise","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}