Grendel Press is excited to present S.A. Gonsalves, a Canadian author from Ontario, with her captivating debut novel, “The Blood Princess,” the first installment in “The Bonds that Bind Us” series. Though book one was published previously, we at GP are excited for the upcoming release of the second installment and are proud to be launching the series under our wings. Gonsalves brings a fresh voice to the epic fantasy genre, weaving a tale rich in intrigue, rebellion, and the quest for justice.
While “The Blood Princess” marks her foray into the world of published novels, Gonsalves has many more stories brewing in the realm of Vartugaul and beyond. Balancing her writing career with the joys and challenges of motherhood and personal life, she still finds time for her other passions, including junk journaling, painting, and indulging in anime and video games. Her life in Ontario, filled with the everyday adventures of family life, provides a grounding contrast to the fantastical worlds she creates.
“The Blood Princess” introduces us to Sulwyn, a character born into a legacy of tyranny and bloodshed, yet destined to challenge it. Sulwyn grows up knowing her parents, the King and Queen of the Empire, only as ruthless despots. Under the alias Kintana, she becomes a beacon of hope and a defender of the oppressed in Vartugaul.
The story takes a dramatic turn when Sulwyn is betrayed and trapped within the Empire she despises. Forced to navigate a perilous path of deception and manipulation, she must act the part of a loyal daughter while secretly plotting to undo her parents’ reign of terror. However, the challenge intensifies when she realizes that the roots of corruption run deeper than she imagined, with a hidden enemy orchestrating the Empire’s dark history.
Gonsalves skillfully crafts a narrative that explores themes of identity, power, and the moral complexities of rebellion. “The Blood Princess” is not just a tale of vengeance; it’s a journey into the heart of a crumbling empire, where the lines between right and wrong blur, and the cost of freedom is high.
With a cast of characters that include handsome, fierce guards and unexpected allies, Sulwyn’s story is one of inner strength, strategic cunning, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Readers will be captivated by the intricate world-building, the pulse-pounding intrigue, and the moral dilemmas that lie at the heart of this epic saga.
At Grendel Press, we are proud to introduce S.A. Gonsalves and her debut novel, “The Blood Princess.” We invite our readers to immerse themselves in the world of Vartugaul, where every decision has its price, and the battle for a better world is fraught with danger and sacrifice.
