{"product_id":"blackblood-acolyte-a-graphic-novel-paperback","title":"Blackblood: Acolyte: A Graphic Novel - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhu Vuong\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIsa Enriquez\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Vuong's writing is engaging, and his worldbuilding treads a finely drawn line between recognizable and novel, making this work easily accessible and broadly appealing. Enriquez's vibrant illustrations keep a central point of view in their orderly panels, with a decidedly mangalike feel. . . . A fun, quick read sure to hook fantasy fans.\" -\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The story is by turns funny, scary, and suspenseful. -Enriquez's artwork uses an earth-toned manga style, and there is plenty of action and humor to keep -readers hooked into the story.\" -\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTold in dual perspectives, this fantastical debut graphic novel with the wit of \u003ci\u003eNimona\u003c\/i\u003e and the adventure of \u003ci\u003eAmulet \u003c\/i\u003eis a whirlwind journey involving mages, mercenaries, escape plans, food fights, and more!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCenturies ago, magic mysteriously appeared in the kingdom of Allia. At first, the mages who could wield it became servants to the king, using their newfound powers for the betterment of society. However, an evil group of mages called Blackbloods went rogue, siphoning magic from their peers before they were stopped. But after that, the king imprisoned all mages, Blackblood or not. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYears later, mage siblings Kanna and Kita are in hiding, careful to avoid being taken by the King's Guard. Despite the looming threat of imprisonment, Kita dreams of becoming a powerful mage, while Kanna is content living in the shadows. Kita gets the chance to prove himself when bandits invade their camp, only to realize that he lacks control over his magic when they kidnap Kanna. Now Kita, with the help of a mercenary, Toran, must rescue his sister from the dangerous gang, while Kanna tries to find her own way to escape. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat do the bandits want with Kanna? And will Kita be able to save his sister without getting found out as a mage?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhu Vuong is a writer and dentist from Dallas, Texas. Phu has written a number of short comics included in the \u003ci\u003eSneaky Business Vol. 2, PITCH, Ever Afterward\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Soul Divided\/Caged in Flesh\u003c\/i\u003e anthologies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIsa Enriquez is an illustrator from the Philippines. She's deeply influenced by Shonen manga and is also devoted to the manga style within the graphic novel medium.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 05, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767779524896,"sku":"9781499811841","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/25369ea03fb919e9c5e400b5e02a18cf.webp?v=1780317171","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/blackblood-acolyte-a-graphic-novel-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}