The Disability Book Archive

[ID: A book cover. The author’s name “Gideon E. Wood” is written at the top if the cover in black capitals. The title “The Stagsblood Prince” is written at the bottom of the cover in larger capitals. “The” and “Prince” are written in silver capitals. “Stagsblood” is written in gold capitals. Below this, small white capitals reading “Book One Of”, and the title of the series “The Stagsblood Trilogy” in small gold capitals. The background shows art of a bearded man in a long hooded cloak. The cloth is a light grey and partially covering the face. He is wearing full body length brown armour. He appears to be holding a flame in each hand. Around him, large black spikes rising up from the floor and curling inwards. /end]

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Content Warning:

• Alcoholism
• Alcohol Consumption
• Death
• Violence
• Sexual Content
• Emotional Abuse
• Grief

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Summary:

The stagsblood gave Prince Tel powerful magic. But it can’t give him back what he’s lost…or what he will lose. The new gay fantasy epic begins:

Tel, sexy crown prince of Feigh, has negotiated an end to the war between his country and the strange queendom of Omela. He looks forward to an easy reign of wild parties and wilder men. The deities have other ideas, however, in this gay fantasy novel of transformation, redemption, and love.

When his father dies suddenly, Tel is outmaneuvered by his brother, losing the throne. Tel’s faith prohibits him from raising his sword and spilling blood, so he accepts the humiliation, working to temper his brother’s baser impulses. But the new king’s reign takes a dark turn, and his collaborators begin to round up undesirables, including those with a magic called the stagsblood.

Tel must decide: Flee or fight? Running means abandoning his people to his brother’s evil whims. Standing his ground means the sin of total war. He has no army and only a few allies—and his magical secret.

Caip, his closest friend and protector, brings military experience and blunt advice. Her right hand, Dar, is the picture of loyalty. Tough, battle-scarred Bin doesn’t suffer fools gladly. And Vared, a mysterious singer-turned-diplomat from Omela, speaks the truth to Tel in ways no one else can.

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Notes:

This is the first book in the The Stagsblood Trilogy series.

There is a kindle edition.

Here is a link to the author’s website.

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Archivist Comments:

Apparently, Wood’s own experiences with and recovery from alcoholism are very prevalent within this work. A lot praise in the reviews is directed towards its portrayal.

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