Blood Tithe pulls you into a dark and unsettling world where monsters are not myths but a brutal reality, and Lyric Wax is forced to confront that truth far sooner than she ever expected. What begins as a scholarly journey meant to prove herself quickly spirals into a terrifying descent filled with ruined towns, buried secrets, and horrifying discoveries lurking just beneath the surface of civilization. The atmosphere is thick with dread, and the danger never feels distant or abstract. I really enjoyed how the story balances creeping horror with a strong coming of age arc, especially watching Lyric grow as she faces things no one should have to understand. It was one of those books where I kept telling myself I would stop after one chapter and then didn’t.

Secrets bleed and truth comes at a cost..

I opened Blood Tithe thinking I was ready for monsters and wow I was not ready. This book grabbed me fast and dragged me straight into shadows full of secrets, blood, and seriously creepy surprises. Lyric is smart, brave, and way too relatable for someone dealing with nightmare fuel, and the tension just keeps climbing as everything goes wrong in the worst ways. I loved the uneasy teamwork, the gothic vibes, and that constant feeling that something awful is about to happen. If you like dark fantasy that actually feels dangerous and keeps you flipping pages late at night, you need this book in your life. 🕯️🩸📖