Blood Over Bright Haven: Chapters 1-5 | You Can't Magic Your Way Out Of Misogyny

Hey readers~ We’re back with a bang! This week we dig into the first section of M. L. Wang’s amazing fantasy book Blood Over Bright Haven, a fun, lore-heavy dark academia novel packed with magic and feminism.

Sciona Freynan is about to prove everyone wrong by being the first woman mage to pass the university exam and become an Highmage - but not without any pushback. The other highmages are not exactly happy to have a woman joining their midst, but she’s used to that.

What really surprises her is the ally she makes by being forced to partner with a Kwen - an outsider - who she might consider to be out of his league. But is he? Thomil has got something up his sleeve too.

This is the beginning of a rich world with intense discussions about religion, classism, and equality. Join us this week! And let us know what you think.

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