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Vengeance Blooms (Guardians of the Grove Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Chloe Hodge (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
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'She peered at her hands, stained red with the lifeblood of her family.'

Orphaned and alone, Ashalea Kindaris has just one goal in life-- to avenge the death of her parents. But when darkness descends on the land, she discovers her motives are linked to a much larger quest.

To protect the world from elimination, she must find the next Guardians of the Grove-- Everosia's inner sanctum and gateway to other dimensions.

As shadows disperse and the forces of evil mount, Ashalea travels through water and wood, sewer and summit, to reach the chosen.

Will her training lead to victory, or will the weight of unravelling secrets lead to her ruin?


Vengeance Blooms is the first volume in the Guardians of the Grove trilogy, written by epic and YA Fantasy author, Chloe Hodge. This magical tale bleeds excitement and thrills, with darkness lingering at every twist and turn. Described as Lord of the Rings meets Throne of Glass, this sword and sorcery adventure is perfect for fans of J.R.R Tolkien, Sarah J Maas, and Holly Black.

★★★★★ "Hodge, as far as debuts go, is meticulous in crafting her characters and world, lore and wonder as if she has been doing it for years," Nicholas Gagnier, Goodreads

★★★★★ "The quality of writing aligns with some of the best fantasy writers that I've been exposed to," Georgina Proctor, Goodreads

★★★★★ "I’ve enjoyed Eragon, Hobbits, Dark Elves, and Shannara and many many more. I enjoyed this equal to any of them," Lee Arrowood, Goodreads
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A girl with a score to settle. A darkness that shadows the world. Vengeance is costly… and payment begins with blood.

Ashalea Kindaris

"You are the heroine, born from vengeance."

After vowing to avenge her parent's death, Ashalea soon realises destiny has other plans in store for her. The darkness threatens the heart of Everosia, and only the Guardians can save the world now. Nestled at the heart of the Grove, the Gate lies in wait for its protectors to seal it for good, lest the darkness open the portal to allow passage for his monstrous legions.

The Guardians are Everosia's last hope ... and she is the key that seals the lock.

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★★★★★ "WOW. I flew through this book, it was very captivating. I HIGHLY recommend Vengeance Blooms!" --Jade (Goodreads)

★★★★★ "AMAZING STORY. This book was nothing short of phenomenal and I highly recommend to lovers of high fantasy brimming with action." --Elle (Goodreads)

★★★★★ "A MUST READ. Vengeance Blooms included everything I love in a fantasy book; magic, strong female characters, love, terrifying creatures, an epic journey, and an explosive battle! It kept me on my toes, and almost had my heart stopping a few times!" --Molly Lloyd (Goodreads)

★★★★★ "Immersive and descriptive, the narrative flows through twists and turns, at once whimsy and imaginative. And just when you least expect it, things will take a darker turn, making you a companion on this journey, reading page after page for dear life." --Nandini (Goodreads)

★★★★★ "Readers will encounter charming personalities, witty banter, humorous antics, and moments of personal growth and self-discovery. Thrill seekers will delight in joining this cast as they creep down corridors, descend into cursed pits, and wield weaponry with great aplomb ... I loved everything about this book, and I'm not normally a fan of the genre." --AvidBibliophile (OnlineBookClub.org)

From the Author

Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Everosia with the first installment of the Guardians of the Grove series. With magic and thrills that are sure to enchant, you don't want to miss out on this epic tale! For series updates head to chloehodge.com or check out the author's Bookstagram @chloeschapters

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VV96NHM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (August 9, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 11280 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0648599701
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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Chloe Hodge

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I'm Chloe Hodge, author of YA and NA fantasy, a big book hoarder, and drinker of copious tea. From Fantasy Romance to Paranormal--and soon to be Why Choose--check out my collection for a delicious blend of books!

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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The Next Greatest High Fantasy Series Ever Written
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The Next Greatest High Fantasy Series Ever Written
Vengeance Blooms is an epic high fantasy adventure that I believe rivals Lord of the Rings, Throne of glass and The Witcher! Danger, adventure, mild romance, and incredible worldbuilding are woven together to create the enchanting world of Everosia. This series is only going to grow momentum and become one of the greatest high fantasy trilogies ever written. If you’re looking for your next epic read, you better add the Guardians of the Grove to your tbr list!
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Brock
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun ride from start to finish!
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021
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I thoroughly enjoyed Vengeance Blooms - the action starts at the beginning and doesn't finish until the end! Reading this book reminded me of reading good old classic high fantasy. I feel like the writing style and overall feeling was akin to Lord of the Rings mixed with the killing-lots-of-monsters part of the Odyssey - a very fun combination! I read the entire book in about three days (hooray for working from home!) I loved the band of misfits fighting to save the day - the 'found family' trope is one of my favorites, so I loved that part of the story. I'm very excited to read books two and three!
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auroraemmalee
4.0 out of 5 stars The Best Story
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020
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Ever! It is fast paced, and I was never bored. Every page was exciting and was mad with myself because of how fast I was reading.
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Raelynn
5.0 out of 5 stars The Next Greatest High Fantasy Series Ever Written
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
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Vengeance Blooms is an epic high fantasy adventure that I believe rivals Lord of the Rings, Throne of glass and The Witcher! Danger, adventure, mild romance, and incredible worldbuilding are woven together to create the enchanting world of Everosia. This series is only going to grow momentum and become one of the greatest high fantasy trilogies ever written. If you’re looking for your next epic read, you better add the Guardians of the Grove to your tbr list!
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Raelynn
5.0 out of 5 stars The Next Greatest High Fantasy Series Ever Written
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
Vengeance Blooms is an epic high fantasy adventure that I believe rivals Lord of the Rings, Throne of glass and The Witcher! Danger, adventure, mild romance, and incredible worldbuilding are woven together to create the enchanting world of Everosia. This series is only going to grow momentum and become one of the greatest high fantasy trilogies ever written. If you’re looking for your next epic read, you better add the Guardians of the Grove to your tbr list!
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Max
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2019
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This was really captivating. I was recommended this book by a friend, and usually isn't my genre, but I was very impressed. Good character development and I was able to immerse myself into the world of Everosia she has created.

Can't wait to see what she produces for Book #2!
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Megan Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars A fantasy read perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Mary E. Pearson, and Stephanie Garber.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
If you’re looking for a new fantasy obsession, look no further than 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔 by Chloe Hodge. This book is a whirlwind of magic, epic battles, and plot twists that fans of Throne of Glass, The Black Witch Chronicles, and Lord of the Rings will adore.

The first thing that I loved about this book were the characters. They really stood out to me, and I loved the banter and the friendships they shared throughout the book. Each character is so unique and their personalities really shine through the pages of this book. There’s also a decent amount of humor, which is always a plus!

The worldbuilding in this book is also amazing! I loved the concept of the Guardians of the Grove, elite warriors protecting their land from an ancient evil. It felt like a nod to classic, epic fantasy from authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien and George R.R. Martin, and I absolutely loved it.

What kept this from being a 5⭐️ read for me was the romance aspect. While I did enjoy it, I felt like things happened a little bit too quickly (almost insta-love). I’m interested to see how this relationship develops throughout the trilogy, though!
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J Eman
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay story that lacked the depth I hoped for
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021
This was a difficult novel for me. A lot of it reminded me of the Lord of the Rings (which was also a hard read). I did enjoy the world building and the concept of this novel, but I feel like the lack of character development and the flat storyline took much away from the experience.

The novel lacked depth that I enjoy seeing in my readings. I do feel like this is a good start, but needs a bit more to make it a great read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Joshua Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome epic journey!
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2021
Chloe Hodge blends a quest for vengeance into an epic fantasy journey with Vengeance Blooms! Having been orphaned, Ashalea has been seeking vengeance for her slain parents all her life. But when darkness starts spreading across the land, her journey takes on a new purpose as she begins to search for a gateway that leads to new dimensions. I love the variety in this one as Ashalea crosses every possible epic fantasy setting you could want and meets a wonderful cast of characters, but Hodge’s skill shines with how this change of settings and people never felt jumpy or watered down! This was an awesome first entry into a world I can’t wait to explore more of!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fans of LOTR this is for you!
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021
This was a fun read! The hard book itself is absolutely gorgeous! I loved the matte blush pink look and font and the artwork of Ash on the dust jacket was *chefs kiss*

If you're a fan of anything Tolkien I highly recommend this YA fantasy book! Full of elves, a cheeky wizard, magic, an easy to follow magical world, and oh yeah my personal favorite: DRAGONS 🐉
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Carrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Her past lies in darkness
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2020
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Silver haired elf, Ashalea, wakes on the morning of her sixteenth birthday to find tragedy awaiting her, not celebration. Saved from horrifying darkness by a wizard, she embarks on a quest for the truth of her past, gathering an eclectic band of friends.
The YA style early part of Hodge's narrative and the quest itself reminded me of old adventure myths such as Jason and the Argonauts, or the more modern Percy Jackson books and, as such, was a fun read, with its mild romance that didn't detract from the pace.
Where this came into its own, however, was in the latter section as the story became progressively darker, violent, adult and, for me, far more compelling. At this point, I couldn't put the book down and it's for this reason I'm giving it 5 ⭐.
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Tyler
5.0 out of 5 stars Elves, Wizards, Assassins... Do I need to say more?
Reviewed in Australia on September 7, 2021
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Ok first off, I absolutely LOVED Vengeance Blooms and Retribution Dies (but I'll get to that in another review later).

The author has done a exceptional job of character building AND world building, which just blew me away. The depth in description was amazing, I truly felt like I was part of the adventures while reading.

The story follows an orphaned elf, Ashalea Kindaris and her companion, Wezlan Shadowbreaker (a wizard who dare I say might be a match for Gandalf himself) on a journey to find the next Guardians of the Grove, to protect the world from The Darkness.

The Darkness isn't morally grey, he is straight up EVIL and is also my favourite character of this trilogy, because he is extremely well written. The author has done an amazing job of creating such a twisted character without making you absolutely hate his guts... Or maybe that's just me, cause I always love reading well written villains.

Vengeance Blooms is packed full of action, I could not put it down and was dying to read Retribution Dies (book two) when I finished.

I highly suggest that you pick this book up! Hardback, paperback, ebook, WHATEVER! Just start reading today because you are missing out BIG time!!
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Brianna
4.0 out of 5 stars Spoiler Free Book Review by Jasper and Spice
Reviewed in Australia on July 21, 2021
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To dive into a novel set in a high fantasy world with new rules, races, countries and governing structures isn't a choice one makes spontaneously. You know that you're going to enter a new world. One unknown to you, that will shock you and make you feel like a knowledgeless imposter. You accept this and enter.

When stuck in a reading slump I like to jump into something unfamiliar. Meet more than new people. I want to be shocked back to life with knowledge from a place too far and to unknown to visit in person. Chloe Hodge delivered me such a place and far more.

The tagline for this novel, talking about an orphaned she-elf with murdered parents looking for vengeance, may sound slightly cheesy but that's where the cheese stops because everything that comes after that is so fluid within the story. Every element melting together to form a perfect story.

My favourite part of this novel is the dynamic between the characters. From our protagonist, Ashalea's family-like relationship with her human/wizard-mentor, Wezlan, that was full of understanding glances and trustful actions; to her acceptance and friendship with Shara, an outsider, different in many ways to Ashalea. The way she spoke of Shara was loving, the voice of someone who's never had friends or outside contact before. Long gone were her countless hours of reading and training and here, her biggest and newest learning, friendship.

High fantasy novels, especially those dealing with magic, are the easiest to fall into the plot hole trap where a character may have knowledge of something, an item, or something necessary to complete a task when they really shouldn't. It's the convenience issue. Vengeance Blooms had nothing of the sort.
This is clearly a novel written by someone who is well-read and understanding of issues that may arise when dealing with concepts of magic in novels. There were no plot holes, random knowledge points or characters obtaining items that weren't theirs, to begin with. Everything was covered with a layer of logic and reasoning from a well-read and well-trained, vengeful she-elf.

I adored this book and its characters. The dynamic between friends, adopted family and lovers throughout the story was perfect. The softness of romance within these relationship dynamics made me ooze happiness. Everyone's distinct personalities and strengths allowed them to mesh together into this mismatched, misfit band of Guardians in the making.
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Becca Fitzpatrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book!
Reviewed in Australia on September 6, 2021
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I loved this book! Chloe has done such an amazing job at building a truly magical world inside this novel. It's written extremely well; there is so much attention to detail and the characters are amazing.

I read this book in one sitting and did not want to put it down. I can't wait to start the second novel, I'm sure I'll love it just as much as this one.

I definitely recommend this series to those who are fans of the genre.
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JKE20_20 JasminEreads
4.0 out of 5 stars 🤎⚔️Ashalea self-discover journey
Reviewed in Australia on October 8, 2022
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I love anything Elf. When I realised this book was written to cherish that I was in.
Vengeance Blooms included everything I love in a fantasy book.
🏰world building
🧙‍♂️magic systems, & Mages
🤺strong female characters,
🙃🙂push and pull of love,
😱terrifying creatures that drive your imagination wild,
⚔️an epic journey, and explosive battle scenes.

Jasmin E Reads aka jke20_20
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