Blood and Flesh Saga 2: Vexed | D.A. Chan | Dark Fantasy

Description

They wear your skin. They whisper in voices you know through the woods. In the world of wendigos, love is a liability—a fragile flame. Mercy is a mistake. And survival demands embracing the monster within.

This is a descent into hunger and haunted bloodlines, into ambition and cursed royalty. This is about a girl walking the line between devotion and damnation, torn between saving the one she loves… And becoming the very thing she hopes to save him from.

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Praise for VEXED

A raw reimagining of the world of wendigos. Dark, visceral, yet filled with heart-this supernatural thriller is impossible to put down.

“Vexed” is a thrilling rollercoaster of emotion, action, and suspense. From the very first page, I couldn’t put it down-Emilia’s heart and thoughts are so captivating that I was immediately drawn into her world. The pacing is relentless, with every chapter leaving me on the edge of my seat.

It’s incredibly refreshing to read about wendigos in a way that’s both horrific and fascinating. I was pleasantly surprised by the introduction of a new heroine in this sequel, but it became clear how beautifully it ties into the shared universe of The Orphan Maker. It’s such a smart move, and I’m beyond excited to see how the next book unfolds. The connection to the previous story is seamless, and yet this book stands so strongly on its own.

—CRYSTAL, Early Access Reader

Reading Vexed felt like stepping into a gothic opera that never lets up. Chan writes with emotional urgency-his prose is sharp and immersive, always soaked in atmosphere.

The writing walks a brilliant tightrope—both lyrical and grounded, layered with real feeling.

The wendigo myth is used so smartly-not just horror, but metaphor. Chan explores the hunger for control, the rot at the heart of family, and the cost of being different.

I can’t recommend Vexed enough to readers who love dark fantasy with real emotional teeth. If you liked Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House, or the political dread of The Hunger Games with a gothic twist, this will hit you hard. It’s intense and it’s cruel and tender in equal measure. This book is not for the faint of heart, but if you want something that cuts deep and lingers long after the last page, Vexed is it.

—LITERARY TITAN