The Author
Blood Ties is a dark fantasy novel that explores themes of identity, memory, and the bonds that connect us. The story follows Sona, an ordinary person caught in extraordinary circumstances, and Heng, an amnesiac with a tragic past as the ruler of an underground civilization.
The inspiration for Blood Ties came from a fascination with East Asian mythology, the concept of hidden worlds beneath our feet, and the question of what happens when technology and supernatural abilities merge.
The novel features a unique magic system centered around "Aether" - a substance that flows through living beings and grants supernatural abilities, much like blood flows through our bodies. This connection between blood and power is central to the story's themes and the title itself.
"Blood Ties is about the connections we choose versus those we're born with. It asks what makes a family and what responsibilities we have to those bound to us."
