Consider me intrigued! This three chapter sampler was JUST enough of a taste to make me hungry for more. I will be picking up a finished copy!

A great sample size to get you hooked on the story line.

I can’t wait for the full version to discover what happens with the sisters!

First of all the new covers are gorgeous. The sample was very short but it was a really good start for this fantasy series. I definitely pick it up very soon.

Once again, I really hope to be able to receive the complete book as well as the sample... For some reason, this reminded me slightly of Game of Thrones (I read "Iron Throne" instead of "Ivory Throne" at first) and I absolutely love those books.
This sample was very promising. The three counties with its different inhabitants and the Queens, as well as the tradition of having one sibling kill the other in order to become the ruler... This book has everything to be an amazing fantasy epos! I would love to see how Eva's story continues. She is an interesting character I like to know more about to see how she's going to develop in the course of the book. I'd also like to know more about the different inhabitants of Myre and how magick works...
Looking forward to the actual book, hoping to get a chance to read it on Netgalley as well!

I received a free sample by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

A solid start to a fantasy series. The magic is very interesting and so is the world. I loved learning about the different species and the history of the queendom and the magic. I look forward to seeing where the next book will take these complex characters.

First of all, I love this cover so much more than the original.
I actually read a little bit of this book a while ago when my friend was reading it. I definitely like it better this time around. The concept is really cool and the worldbuilding is so unique. I could absolutely see myself reading this in the near future and I’m adding it to my TBR. Who knows how the book measures up as a whole, but I’m certainly willing to try it!

Loved loved loved the sampler for A River of Royal Blood! The story line had me captivated from the first few paragraphs I read. I already like Princess Evalina, but I look forward to learning more about Faun. And I am eager to know more about Queen Lilith and the Princess and soon to be Queen Isadore, they seem evil and I like it. First time reading Amanda Joy and I really like her writing, it is so smooth and seemless, and her word choice is right up my alley. Can’t wait to read the rest of this book.

I loved this sampler! I own a copy of this book already and I'm so excited to keep reading. For such a short excerpt, I felt like I really got a feel for the intricate world building and that's one of my favorite aspects of fantasy writing. I also really like that it's written in first person narration. I can't wait to keep reading.

(This review is for the chapter sampler of A River of Royal Blood.)
A teaser of what's to come, this is an engrossing start to a magical book! The power and rivalry promise an entertaining story, while Eva's journey is sure to be deadly. Bonus point for setting it in a North African-inspired fantasy world! While fantasy isn't my favorite genre, I'd be interested to see how the family drama plays out.

A River of Royal Blood is relatable to anyone who has ever felt they lived in the shadow of a sibling. Isa's the strong well-liked sociable older sister. Eva is treated like a disappointment. Eva barks on a journey to find her magic and discover who she is a long the way in order to have a chance at surviving the impending battle to the death with her sister. A River of Royal Blood is exciting and inspiring, it is a must read for those who have ever felt like an outsider.