Healer's Blade (Enemy's Keeper Book 1) - 2nd Edition by Kyrie Wang (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In a country torn by war, can a young peasant woman change the fate of England?

1075 A.D., nine years after the Norman Conquest.

Eighteen-year-old healer Aliwyn lives in solitude after a series of medical failures leave her alienated from her village. With the rebellion against William the Conqueror rumbling on the horizon, she finds solace in the tranquility of her home.

But when her beloved arrives with the orphaned daughter of a Norman knight, Aliwyn is plunged into the bloody conflict she's done her best to avoid. One daring escape from enemy arrows entangles her with the revolt's charismatic young leader, Tobias, and Aliwyn finds herself swept into a dangerous world of rival factions and secret alliances. Faced with mercenaries and renegade knights, she must make difficult choices about treating those she despises.

After she uncovers the fiery secret underpinning the rebellion, Aliwyn is determined to take fate into her own hands and save England from sweeping destruction. Can she find the courage to fight for what she believes? And can she resist the magnetic charms of the man she has vowed to defeat?

Step into a riveting and magic-free YA fantasy adventure with an authentic historical setting and a dash of irresistible slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance. Set in a turbulent medieval England rocked by the early introduction of gunpowder and populated by Celtic-inspired forest tribes, Healer's Blade is a page-turning read that's perfect for fans of alternative history.

Review Quotes

What readers are saying:

• "Just wow! The writing was hands down really immersive and "like a movie playing in your head" type of feel."

• "Perfect book for those who love history, fantasy, and strong female protagonists. Aliwyn is a phenomenal, complex character"

• "Couldn't put it down and I devoured it in a few days. The story is highly readable with lots of unexpected twists in this fast-paced adventure."

• "The book masterfully blends action, suspense, and a chaste yet emotionally rich romance that enriches the storyline."

• "I enjoyed the growth and depth of every character in the story and I am excited to see what happens to Toby and Aliwyn in the next book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys action packed historical fiction."