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Ground of Blood
Ground of Blood is a story of devastating loss, and heartbreaking sorrow. A dark and twisted thrill ride hailing from the "Rise of the Dreads" shared world.
“Blood will run through the streets as tears stream down my cold black eyes.”
My name is Shinno Akirmira and I was finally about to turn eight years old. Children were discarded if their powers did not show themselves and just when I thought I would become one of the rejected, my powers emerged.
It was during this very day that the truth of my parent’s death unfolded before my eyes, driving me into the darkness of vengeance. With my only companion beside me, my teddy bear Rufos and my grandfather’s sword, I set out on a journey for retribution to bring the culprits of my parent’s murders to justice. USA today bestselling author Mikel Wilson opens the arteries of the heart while painting a masterpiece dripping in blood.
Book 2 of the Orphans Revenge series.
“Blood will run through the streets as tears stream down my cold black eyes.”
My name is Shinno Akirmira and I was finally about to turn eight years old. Children were discarded if their powers did not show themselves and just when I thought I would become one of the rejected, my powers emerged.
It was during this very day that the truth of my parent’s death unfolded before my eyes, driving me into the darkness of vengeance. With my only companion beside me, my teddy bear Rufos and my grandfather’s sword, I set out on a journey for retribution to bring the culprits of my parent’s murders to justice. USA today bestselling author Mikel Wilson opens the arteries of the heart while painting a masterpiece dripping in blood.
Book 2 of the Orphans Revenge series.
- GenresFantasy
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 13, 2023
About the author
Mikel Wilson
27 books94 followersMikel Wilson is a Usa Today and Amazon bestselling author who was born and raised in Tuscaloosa Al, but now I resides with his family in Sweetwater Al. He is married with four beautiful children and took up writing as a hobby... little did I know it would become one of his callings. Writing in fantasy/suspense and Fanatasy Romance, and even murder mystery.
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July 12, 2023
This book is such a wild ride, definitely recommend it! Epic battles, devastated world, emotional and funny at times.
Shinno is so witty and sarcastic, is her bloodlust a little concerning at times? Yes. Do I love her anyway? Absolutely. I do wish we got to see her slowly descend into her madness, but given her circumstances it makes sense how quickly it develops. She definitely keeps the others on their toes!
Jason is my absolute favorite, Shinno kept that poor man tired!
The world is complex but not hard to understand, you get a feel for it easily, I never felt lost or confused while reading. The pacing is a bit fast, but the story is gripping, I couldn’t put it down once I started reading.
Shinno is so witty and sarcastic, is her bloodlust a little concerning at times? Yes. Do I love her anyway? Absolutely. I do wish we got to see her slowly descend into her madness, but given her circumstances it makes sense how quickly it develops. She definitely keeps the others on their toes!
Jason is my absolute favorite, Shinno kept that poor man tired!
The world is complex but not hard to understand, you get a feel for it easily, I never felt lost or confused while reading. The pacing is a bit fast, but the story is gripping, I couldn’t put it down once I started reading.
July 6, 2023
Shinno is beautifully demented and I love her so much!
She wants to watch the world burn down in the pursuit of vengeance.
For the first 8 years of her life, Shinno was kept in the dark about her upbringing, but when her powers kick in, she becomes absolutely feral upon learning the truth.
Teaming up with an unlikely ally and a rather unique friend, Shinno embarks on a mission that is filled with emotions, unhinged behavior, comedic banter, and a large waterfall of blood. Lots of destruction is left behind that she will not apologize for creating.
I devoured this book in one sitting and consider Shinno to be one of my all time favorite characters.
Mikel Wilson created a fantastic and rather unique addition to the Rise of the Dreads Series.
Highly recommend this series and this book!
She wants to watch the world burn down in the pursuit of vengeance.
For the first 8 years of her life, Shinno was kept in the dark about her upbringing, but when her powers kick in, she becomes absolutely feral upon learning the truth.
Teaming up with an unlikely ally and a rather unique friend, Shinno embarks on a mission that is filled with emotions, unhinged behavior, comedic banter, and a large waterfall of blood. Lots of destruction is left behind that she will not apologize for creating.
I devoured this book in one sitting and consider Shinno to be one of my all time favorite characters.
Mikel Wilson created a fantastic and rather unique addition to the Rise of the Dreads Series.
Highly recommend this series and this book!
July 22, 2023
This little girl crazy… I mean really… These books are intense! Five Stars!
July 11, 2023
My heart cannot even process all that I read. So much happened in this story. My emotions are all over the place. Wow. Just wow.
If the world was coming to an end and I needed to pick a team, I'd be Team Shinno.
Thrust into the horrors of the world as an infant, Shinno's need for revenge is truly impressive. Do not come into this book thinking about the real world. This world is darker, full of sadness, depravity and power seeking groups who ravage others in their advance to glory. Shinno's discovery of her true identify, her past changes her trajectory into the future. Beware thy name is vengeance indeed.
I feel that the character exploration for Shinno was simply top notch. She is such a complex character, full of contrasting behaviors and surprising humanity. Even in her depths of darkness, you see a person who cares. There is a lot of action and the pacing is pretty fast all things considered. Not a book to take lightly, you will need to pay attention as there is lot packed into this world. A worthwhile read that will take your emotions on a ride.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
If the world was coming to an end and I needed to pick a team, I'd be Team Shinno.
Thrust into the horrors of the world as an infant, Shinno's need for revenge is truly impressive. Do not come into this book thinking about the real world. This world is darker, full of sadness, depravity and power seeking groups who ravage others in their advance to glory. Shinno's discovery of her true identify, her past changes her trajectory into the future. Beware thy name is vengeance indeed.
I feel that the character exploration for Shinno was simply top notch. She is such a complex character, full of contrasting behaviors and surprising humanity. Even in her depths of darkness, you see a person who cares. There is a lot of action and the pacing is pretty fast all things considered. Not a book to take lightly, you will need to pay attention as there is lot packed into this world. A worthwhile read that will take your emotions on a ride.
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 13, 2024
This book is about Shinno, a girl who is raised by her aunt and uncle in a world where you only matter if you develop your powers on your 8th birthday. With her birthday approaching she is expected to carry on her family’s legacy by not only getting her powers, but excelling at them as well.
But with her powers comes a flood of memories from her infancy that reveals the truth of her parents untimely death and ignites a fire within her for vengeance.
Shinno now wants to watch the world burn as she unleashes her vengeance on those responsible for taking her parents away from her.
As she is forced to grow up fast she is finds herself teaming up with a very unlikely ally and as their friendship grows, Shinno learns to trust her instincts an embarks on a mission filled with a rollercoaster of emotions, psychotic behavior, and some comedic banter as she fills the streets with the blood of her enemies.
But with her powers comes a flood of memories from her infancy that reveals the truth of her parents untimely death and ignites a fire within her for vengeance.
Shinno now wants to watch the world burn as she unleashes her vengeance on those responsible for taking her parents away from her.
As she is forced to grow up fast she is finds herself teaming up with a very unlikely ally and as their friendship grows, Shinno learns to trust her instincts an embarks on a mission filled with a rollercoaster of emotions, psychotic behavior, and some comedic banter as she fills the streets with the blood of her enemies.
July 16, 2023
One word, Shinno.
This book starts with Shinno’s horrific loss of her parents and the terrible truth that she learns at only 8 years old as she learns if she’ll come into her powers or face a worse fate. Through a series of very unfortunate events for the next 8 years of her life, she has a run in with Damien (from the prequel Tears of an Orphan) and they set out on an adventure (of sorts) to avenge those who have wronged them and to get back all they’ve lost.
This story is full of twists and turns, including a final whoa moment in the end. I didn’t even see it coming and I can usually predict the outcome of most books. It packs all the elements of magic, mystery, revenge, hope, justice, and love. Honestly, words cannot do justice to this story. This is a must read in the shared universe ROTD.
This book starts with Shinno’s horrific loss of her parents and the terrible truth that she learns at only 8 years old as she learns if she’ll come into her powers or face a worse fate. Through a series of very unfortunate events for the next 8 years of her life, she has a run in with Damien (from the prequel Tears of an Orphan) and they set out on an adventure (of sorts) to avenge those who have wronged them and to get back all they’ve lost.
This story is full of twists and turns, including a final whoa moment in the end. I didn’t even see it coming and I can usually predict the outcome of most books. It packs all the elements of magic, mystery, revenge, hope, justice, and love. Honestly, words cannot do justice to this story. This is a must read in the shared universe ROTD.
July 19, 2023
Wow, this author knows how to tell a story! I was absolutely transfixed.
The book begins with Shinno approaching a milestone eigth birthday. This is the age when powers manifest - no powers promise a bleak life. Shinno has been living with her aunt and uncle since she lost both of her parents while a baby. She has a vivid dream the night before her birthday which changes her life.
Fast forward eight years. She encounters Damien after running into some trouble with peacekeepers. He offers to take her to somone who can train her - Jason. Jason is a former peacekeeper and does not take it easy on Shinno during her training. That is fine with Shinno, who is determined to become powerful enough to avenge her parents.
Shinno is an amazing complex character. I have loved all of the books I have read from the Rise of the Dreads series and this one is in the running for my favorite.
The book begins with Shinno approaching a milestone eigth birthday. This is the age when powers manifest - no powers promise a bleak life. Shinno has been living with her aunt and uncle since she lost both of her parents while a baby. She has a vivid dream the night before her birthday which changes her life.
Fast forward eight years. She encounters Damien after running into some trouble with peacekeepers. He offers to take her to somone who can train her - Jason. Jason is a former peacekeeper and does not take it easy on Shinno during her training. That is fine with Shinno, who is determined to become powerful enough to avenge her parents.
Shinno is an amazing complex character. I have loved all of the books I have read from the Rise of the Dreads series and this one is in the running for my favorite.
April 28, 2024
If you thought the prequel was amazing—just you wait!!! Because Ground of Blood: Rise of the Dreads Series by Mikel Wilson will truly take you on a ride! If you read the prequel for this series then you know all about Damien’s past and how he came to be. Well this story will introduce you to another orphan in this shared world, Shinno, who is on a mission of revenge because of her past and the way she was treated and kept in the dark, so buckle up—it’s quite the ride!!!
Full of devastating loss, heartbreaking sorrow, pain and betrayals, this story is quite the dark and twisted ride of retribution as Shinno embarks on a dark journey to bring her parent’s murders to justice. Mikel has done it once again with another intense, heart pumping masterpiece! I absolutely love this shared world and can’t wait for more!
Full of devastating loss, heartbreaking sorrow, pain and betrayals, this story is quite the dark and twisted ride of retribution as Shinno embarks on a dark journey to bring her parent’s murders to justice. Mikel has done it once again with another intense, heart pumping masterpiece! I absolutely love this shared world and can’t wait for more!
July 12, 2023
I have been a huge fan of this series from the start, and I can fully say that each book added to this series just keeps getting better and better! You join Shinno, a badass fierce fearless young girl on her mission for vengeance against those that took everything from her. Reading as she goes from a young child faced with the horrors of her past to a teenager out for blood, you can't help be immerse yourself in her story and cheer her on! Her bloodthirsty ways will leave you begging for more long after her story comes to end. 10/10 one of the best FMC I have read!!! Mikel brings you shock and awe, deep emotional feelings, and some life lessons that we all can afford to learn!!! Well done!! Will definitely read again!!!
March 31, 2024
"Ground of Blood" is book two in a young adult series revolving around orphans, where we meet Damien again. Still, the biggest part of this story revolves around Shinno, a young girl who's set on retribution on all those who wronged her parents and herself. Even though this book is young adult, it's not for the faint of heart since it's a bit hard to differentiate between good and bad in this book. I'm not entirely sure what type of emotions the author wanted to bring out in its readers, but it made me a little queasy at times. If you're looking for a true hero, this book might not be the right thing for you. But if you love a bit of an antihero, someone who has a machiavellian streak and really toes the line of good and bad, you might enjoy this one.
July 19, 2023
I wasn’t use to the writing style but the book is very good. I love how she took vengeance to have her parents and everyone else at ease. LOVED her companion Mr blood. Also a shocking revelation that u don’t realize has basically been said at one point in the book and u kick urself for the shocker! But also sad :( I wanted to cry towards the end. Overall really good plot line and amazing characters
July 22, 2023
Andddddd this book follows right after Damiens story and this little gorl needs therapy! But I am here for it! This girl gives off vibes of a demented Wensday Adams! Everyone who stands in her path will die by the sword or by her powers! Get ready to see what would happen if Carrie was mixed with Wensday Adams! This story is twenty stars but they only let me choose five. Fuck im reading this again!
July 24, 2023
Ground of Blood by Mikel Wilson was a crazy time with battles, a devastating world mixed with humor and other emotions. Expect a complex world but you pick it up quickly with the writing style and fast paced plot. I absolutely loved Shinzo she is full of 🩸lust, sarcastic and smart. I hope to see more of Shinno in the future. This is very much a quick read that pulls you and keeps going, if you’ve enjoyed Rise of the Dreads Series so far then you’ll love this one as well.
April 7, 2024
This was just, wow! A dark and devastating story as we follow Shinno this time who has experienced such emotional and incredible loss at such a young age! Shinno Is such a complex character with a thirst for revenge in this dark and vengeful read! Fast paced, action packed this is full of twists and turns and surprises to keep you glued to the pages and unable to stop reading with an ending I did not see coming!
April 7, 2024
Damien is back trying to find his wife. On one of his trips he meets a young girl named Shinno. Damien takes her to his father-in-law, Jason for training. Jason trains Shinno just liked he had trained his daughter. Shinno's mission is to take out everyone that had a part of her parents death. She will take out the general no matter who she is.
I received an Advance Reader Copy for an honest review.
I received an Advance Reader Copy for an honest review.
April 14, 2024
Deep, dark and powerful tale. This is a heart wrenching rollercoaster of emotions and action. This can be read as a stand-alone but better fits into the series where the more complete world building is phenomenal.
Shinno is one amazing FMC. I want her to be on my side if it all comes tumbling down. Her past and need for vengeance are brutal and stark. Don't read this before bed. Definitely recommend.
Shinno is one amazing FMC. I want her to be on my side if it all comes tumbling down. Her past and need for vengeance are brutal and stark. Don't read this before bed. Definitely recommend.
April 17, 2024
this is technically the first book in the series. We meet Damien again but hes not our main focus. Shinno is our main focus. She is set on retribution on everyone who wronged her family. she truly wants the world to burn. she was in the dark about her upbringing for the first 8 years of her life but then her power comes in and she learns the truth. She makes some allies and friends along the way as she takes on the world
July 12, 2023
I was brought into this world by Loren Hart and Yd Lamar and I will not leave! This book did not didsapoint, this is the seco d book I have read by this author the first was his prequel and I hope all of the authors can evoke this much emotion! Read his prequel before this one so you can get the entire story! Blood runs the streets and I have a new favorite book character Shinno!
July 13, 2023
Fucking hell Shinno and a fucking raptor! This book left me wondering what this motherfucker is going to do next! This little girl finds out her uncle and aunt been lying to her and she gets her powers and kills the bastards in a gruesome way and no she wants everyone that ever did her wrong dead! This girl is straight brutal! I loved every blood dripping moment of it! And I want more.
July 22, 2023
Great book. Shinno is a bad***I love her. There a plot twists that I wasn’t expecting and Mikel almost made me cry. The love between Damien and Alyssa and then between Shinno and Jacob is just incredible. I can’t wait to see what Mikel writes next. If you love dismemberment, power play, and good vs evil and getting revenge then I recommend you read this book
March 31, 2024
Shinno thought his powers would never appear but just as he thought they never would they appear. He is eight and he is about to learn about his parents fate. He will have his teddy and his grandfather sword and he will go to find the people who killed his parents. Who is behind the killings? How will he find them? Will he have any help? See if he gets his revenge on them
April 15, 2024
Good book full of emotion, finding out who you really are, and revenge. Shinno is a great main character who gets her memories back at the same time she gets powers and sets out determined to avenge her parents. She is not perfect and some might even see her as bad, but you still find yourself understanding why she does what she does and rooting for her.
April 21, 2024
This was actually the first book, since the book with Damien was more of a prequel. Shinno is another orphan who wants revenge because of the way she is kept in the dark about her parents and her powers. She travels with stuffed animal and her grandfather's sword. This is another book where the scenes can get pretty violent, but there are good parts too. I can't wait for the next book!
April 22, 2024
Shinno is definitely off the wall but I loved how she keeps everyone guessing. This story is emotional, and has a dark world that is sad and depraved with the power hungry groups, and you can see where Shinno wants Vengeance. However, there were also some comedic moments and banter that lightened the story up. Great read :)
April 29, 2024
Wow, just wow!!! This book really messes with your feelings. Shinno is this little girl who has had a traumatic childhood. She has seen so much devastation and loss. When shinno gets her powers at age 8, she finds out answers about her parents. She becomes a very vengeful child. We encountered Damien again in this book and found out some answers I didn't see coming.
May 3, 2024
Shinno is fixing to turn 8, and hoping to discover her power. She doesn't expect to relive the moment of her parents death thru a dream. She decides to take vengeance against everyone involved in their deaths, starting with her Uncle and Aunt. Along her journey she meets Damien and Jason. They start training together to take down the Peacekeepers. Will they succeed?
July 12, 2023
Holy hell! After When Day Breaks I didnt think I would read anything better and Shinno amd this story took me through every emotion that you can feel. My heart was beating at the final showdown! 10/10 this book is F'N amazing!
July 22, 2023
This book left me in shock! Hoky crap! Wilson pens a character of pure vengence and im all in for it! I think this may be my favorite book! Im running to his backlog now! Tiktok gave me a treat by showng me this book😱
July 23, 2023
This book was so good it was full of twists and turns and have excellently written plot and characters my favorite was Shinno the ending had me totally by surprise and I loved it I couldn’t believe it over all amazing book such a great read
March 26, 2024
Shinno has suffered so much and when she thinks she will be rejected for lack of powers they show her eho murdered her family. Set on a path of revenge she discovers more thn she ever hoped. This book has great characters. Twists that you won't see coming and a made family.
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