Blood Scion
In a land scarred by conquest, power is not a gift but a curse. The Blood Scion series follows Sloane Folashadé, a girl born with the forbidden blood of the ancient Orisha running through her veins. To the empire that rules her homeland, she is both weapon and threat, destined to serve in an army that thrives on fear. Yet beneath the weight of obedience lies fire, one that could burn away everything her oppressors built.
This is a world where mythology and reality collide, where Yoruba gods whisper through bloodlines and the echoes of real-world atrocities shape every choice. Sloane’s journey is not one of simple rebellion but of survival, grief, and the dangerous discovery of what it means to claim power in a world determined to silence her.
Rich with West African mythology, the series weaves together themes of identity, colonization, and resistance, painting a portrait of war that feels both epic and painfully intimate. Readers are pulled into a story that balances elemental magic with the harsh truths of history, never shying away from darkness while illuminating the strength of those who fight to endure it.
For those drawn to YA fantasy that carries weight and urgency, Blood Scion is a story of legacy and defiance, one that asks how far a person will go to reclaim their voice in a world built to erase it.
Blood Scion consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
