In the fractured world of The Great Realms, where humans coexist with ancient races and the flow of wyrd has ceased, siblings Jovian and Angelica's sheltered lives are upended when their eldest sister, Amber, is abducted under the cloak of night. This harrowing event exposes long-buried family secrets, including unsettling truths about their mother's mysterious past, and challenges their understanding of the world.

Determined to rescue Amber, Jovian and Angelica embark on a perilous journey alongside their cantankerous tutor, Grace, whose overbearing nature leads to frequent clashes with Jovian, and their moody, vain older sister, Joya. As they traverse realms inhabited by elves, dwarves, and dryads, they confront a land where wyrd—once a universal birthright—is now wielded solely by immortal sorcerers connected to the enigmatic Well of Wyrding.

Facing treacherous landscapes, moral ambiguities, and internal discord, the siblings must confront their vulnerabilities and unravel the mysteries of their lineage. Their quest becomes a crucible of self-discovery, revealing that true strength emerges through adversity and that unity can overcome even the darkest trials.

Fans of intricate family dynamics and morally complex narratives will find resonance in this tale, reminiscent of the sibling bonds explored in Akshaya Raman's The Ivory Key and the protective familial themes in J. Elle's Wings of Ebony.

The Bonds of Blood by Travis Simmons is an epic dark fantasy adventure that delves into forbidden magic and family bonds.