The Blood Gift Duology

Nia Davenport

In a futuristic empire shaped by rigid hierarchies and simmering unrest, a determined young woman enters the brutal Blood Trials to earn a place in the elite Praetorian Guard and uncover the truth behind her grandfather’s death. As she faces deadly challenges, entrenched prejudice, and fierce rivals, she must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for justice and belonging. Blending high-stakes action, political intrigue, and Afrofuturist world-building, the novel explores racism, power, resilience, and the cost of challenging an unjust system.