Blood Justice — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Blood Justice is the hotly anticipated sequel to Terry J. Benton-Walker’s Most Anticipated debut Blood Debts.
Praise for Blood Debts: “A conjuring of magnificence.” —NIC STONE • “A force.” —ROSEANNE A. BROWN • “An extravaganza.” —CHLOE GONG • “Powerful.” —AYANA GRAY • “Sings with hope and rage.” —TJ KLUNE • “An unforgettable thrill ride.” —J. ELLE • “Steeped in magic.” —ALEXIS HENDERSON • “Crackles with mystery and ferocity.” —MARK OSHIRO
Cristina and Clement Trudeau have conjured the impossible: justice.
They took back their family’s stolen throne to lead New Orleans’ magical community into the brighter future they all deserve.
But when Cris and Clem restored their family power, Valentina Savant lost everything. Her beloved grandparents are gone and her sovereignty has been revoked—she will never be Queen. Unless, of course, someone dethrones the Trudeaus again. And lucky for her, she’s not the only one trying to take them down.
Cris and Clem have enemies coming at them from all directions: Hateful anti-magic protesters sabotage their reign at every turn. A ruthless detective with a personal vendetta against magical crime is hot on their tail just as Cris has discovered her thirst for revenge. And a brutal god, hunting from the shadows, is summoned by the very power Clem needs to protect the boy he loves.
Cris’s hunger for vengeance and Clem’s desire for love could prove to be their family’s downfall, all while new murders, shocking disappearances, and impossible alliances are changing the game forever.
Welcome back to New Orleans, where gods walk among us and justice isn’t served, it’s taken.
Most Anticipated from Publishers Weekly, Bookpage, TheGrio, and more!
Frequently asked questions
Is Blood Justice appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains several violent scenes, including gruesome descriptions of killings and a grotesque transformation sequence involving creatures crawling under a character's flesh. The violence ranges from mild confrontations to serial murders committed through magic. The book presents a dark and alluring version of New Orleans, with elements of suspense and horror, including the presence of a terrifying god and themes of death and resurrection, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does Blood Justice have violence?
The book contains several violent scenes, including gruesome descriptions of killings and a grotesque transformation sequence involving creatures crawling under a character's flesh. The violence ranges from mild confrontations to serial murders committed through magic.
Does Blood Justice have scary content?
The book presents a dark and alluring version of New Orleans, with elements of suspense and horror, including the presence of a terrifying god and themes of death and resurrection, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does Blood Justice have religious themes?
The narrative incorporates elements of voodoo spiritual connections, drawing inspiration from the Black and Afro-Latino community's cultural practices. This inclusion suggests a respectful representation of these beliefs rather than a critique.
Does Blood Justice have racial/cultural content?
The characters are predominantly African American, Afro-Latinx, and Puerto Rican, with the narrative exploring themes of racism, white supremacy, and the impact of intergenerational trauma on a Black magical family. The story addresses how prejudice continues to oppress POC and queer communities.
Does Blood Justice have profanity?
The narrative contains frequent use of profanity, including words such as 'f--k', 'bitch', and 'shit'. This language is noted as a significant aspect of the dialogue throughout the book.
Does Blood Justice have climate change?
No explicit climate themes or discussions about environmentalism are detected in the search results.
Does Blood Justice have sexual identity?
The book includes numerous sexual references, with almost all relationships involving side characters being heavily sexualized. There is at least one explicit on-page sex scene.
Does Blood Justice have gender roles?
The book features women in positions of power and leadership, suggesting a modern feminist approach to gender roles. However, the overall framing of gender roles is not extensively detailed in the sources.
Does Blood Justice have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features main and secondary characters who are LGBTQ+, including a queer Black protagonist. The author, Terry J. Benton-Walker, is a gay Black man and writes stories that resonate with young Black and Black queer readers, normalizing LGBTQ+ identities within the narrative.
